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This image displays a page from the Boston Sunday Globe, dated November 26, 1972. The page is a newspaper clipping housed within a simple cardboard or paper folder, possibly for archival purposes.
The main article is entitled:
PHOTOART / Fogg Museum exhibit reflects modern stress
It is written by C. H. Wasserman, Globe Correspondent. The article discusses the Fogg Museum’s current show, “Contemporary American Photographs,” an exhibition featuring more than 70 images by 27 photographers.
The centerpiece of the article is a large, powerful black-and-white photograph captioned:
BRUCE DAVIDSON’S Harlem Couple
The photograph captures a young African American couple in an intimate, close-up composition. The woman, in the foreground, wears a white head covering and looks directly into the camera with an expression that is both tender and subtly weary. The man, slightly behind and to her right, also gazes forward, his expression serious and contemplative. The stark lighting and tight framing emphasize their emotional presence and convey a sense of quiet dignity and resilience.
The article analyzes the broader themes of the exhibition, noting that many of the photographs, including Davidson’s, reflect “modern stress,” social fragmentation, urban decay, and the psychological weight of contemporary life. The show is described as an “impressive exhibition” that presents powerful, often unsettling, views of “urban fragmentation, the stresses of modern life, the difficulties of relating to a world in flux.”
The text also mentions other featured photographers and works, such as Judy Dater’s “Frightened Woman,” Bruce Davidson’s “Harlem series,” and Diane Arbus’s “Wing and Queen,” among others. It explains that many of these photographs were acquired through a $10,000 matching grant from the National Endowment for the Arts, secured by curator Davis Pratt. The exhibit was on view through December 31, 1972.
The article concludes with information about other concurrent exhibitions in Boston, listing venues and dates for shows by Paul Strand, Edward Weston, and others.
Overall, the clipping captures a significant moment in photographic history, documenting how contemporary American photography was being used to reflect and respond to the social and psychological tensions of the early 1970s. The Bruce Davidson photograph serves as both the visual centerpiece and a poignant embodiment of the article’s themes.
The image appears to be a photograph of a page from the Boston Sunday Globe, dated November 26, 1972. The headline reads "PHOTOART / Fogg Museum exhibit reflects modern stress." The article discusses the Fogg Museum's exhibition "Contemporary American Photographs," featuring more than 70 images by 27 photographers. The exhibit is described as reflecting the stresses of modern life and urban fragmentation.
The page includes a prominent photograph of a man and a woman, identified as "Brusc Davidson's Harlem Couple," one of the photographs in the Harvard Fogg Museum exhibition. The article also mentions other notable photographs and photographers, such as Judy Dater, Ron MacNeil, Diane Arbus, and others. It mentions that the exhibition includes works by artists like Paul Strand, Edward Weston, and John Vachon, among others.
The page also provides information about the acquisition of the photographs, noting that the exhibition was made possible by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts, matching funds from the Polaroid Foundation, and the generosity of 19 individuals and one foundation. The article concludes with a listing of other exhibits and the names of galleries and artists involved.
This image is a newspaper clipping from the Boston Sunday Globe dated November 26, 1972. The headline reads "PHOTOART / Fogg Museum exhibit reflects modern stress." The article is written by C. R. Wasserman, a Globe Correspondent, and discusses an exhibition of "Contemporary American Photographs" at the Fogg Museum.
The article mentions that the exhibition features more than 70 images by 27 photographers. It highlights various themes and techniques used in the photographs, such as urban fragmentation, myth, and regeneration. Specific photographers and their works are mentioned, including Naomi Savage, Harry Callahan, Judy Dater, Bruce Davidson, Diane Arbus, and others.
A large photograph by Bruce Davidson, titled "Harlem Couple," is prominently displayed in the center of the clipping. The image shows a woman wearing a headscarf and a man leaning in toward her.
The clipping also includes information about the exhibition's schedule, admission, and other related exhibits and events at various locations in Boston. The article notes the support of the National Endowment for the Arts and the Polaroid Foundation in making the exhibition possible.
A page of a book is opened, and it is probably a newspaper clipping. It is about an exhibit at the Fogg Museum, which is about modern stress. The clipping features an image of two people, a man and a woman, smiling and looking at the camera. The clipping also has text on it, which is probably the article about the exhibit. The clipping is placed on top of a beige-colored surface.
The image is a scanned page from a newspaper with the headline "Photoart/Fogg Museum exhibit reflects modern stress" at the top. The article discusses an exhibition at the Fogg Museum of Harvard University, which showcases contemporary American photography. The article highlights the museum's acquisition of over 70 photographs from various photographers, including Bruce Davidson, Ron Branch, and David Pratt. The article also mentions the significance of the acquisition, which was made possible by a $18,000 matching grant from the National Endowment for the Arts in July 1971. The article provides a critical overview of the work, emphasizing the technical and compositional aspects of the photographs.
The image shows a page from a newspaper or magazine article titled "PHOTOART / Fogg Museum exhibit reflects modern stress", published in the Boston Sunday Globe on November 26, 1972. The article is written by C. R. Wasserman, the Globe Correspondent, and discusses a contemporary photography exhibition at the Fogg Museum.
The image captures a moment in art criticism from 1972, focusing on how contemporary photography reflects the social and psychological stresses of modern life. The inclusion of Bruce Davidson’s work, particularly the photograph of a Harlem couple, underscores the exhibit’s exploration of urban and cultural themes. The article serves as both a review of the exhibition and a commentary on the role of photography in documenting and interpreting contemporary American society.
The image is a scanned page consisting of a newspaper article and a photo. The header of the article reads: "PHOTOART / Fogg Museum exhibit reflects modern stress," and there's handwritten text above it, noting "Boston Sunday Globe, November 26, 1972." The text of the article discusses exhibits at Harvard's Fogg Museum, specifically a display of contemporary American photographers and themes reflecting modern life and stress.
The photo in the article appears to depict two people, although their faces have been deliberately blurred. The photograph is labeled with credit to Bruce Davidson for his image, "Harlem Couple." Additional text below the article mentions other featured artists and works contributing to the museum’s exhibition. Other exhibits are also briefly listed at the bottom.
This page seems to have been cut from the Boston Globe and preserved in a scrapbook or on archival paper.
An aged scrapbook page featuring a newspaper clipping about a PhotoArt exhibit at the Fogg Museum that “reflects modern stress.” The clipping is from the Boston Sunday Globe (November 26, 1972) with byline C. R. Wasserman. The large headline reads “PHOTOART / Fogg Museum exhibit reflects modern stress.” A black-and-white photo shows a person wearing a hat, but the face is obscured by a gray block. The article discusses Bruce Davidson’s Harlem photographs among others. The page has a beige/brown background with the clipping arranged in a collage-like fashion and a red handwritten note at the top noting the date.
The image shows a newspaper clipping from the "Boston Sunday Globe" dated November 26, 1972. The article is titled "PHOTOART / Fogg Museum exhibit reflects modern stress." The layout includes text columns with the main article content discussing photography, modern stress, and the Fogg Museum's exhibit. One can see various names and terms related to photography, as well as a mention of several photographers like Tod Papageorge, Garry Winogrand, and William Eggleston. The top right corner includes a headline with the article title and the newspaper's name and date. There is an image alongside the article but the face is not visible. The clipping is pasted on a larger, blank page, which could be part of a scrapbook or a collection of articles.
The image shows a newspaper clipping from the "Boston Sunday Globe" dated November 26, 1972, titled "PHOTOART / Fogg Museum exhibit reflects modern stress." The article is by C.R. Wasserman, a Globe Correspondent. It discusses an exhibition at the Fogg Museum titled "Contemporary American Photographs," which features more than 70 images by 27 photographers. The article mentions the themes of modern life and stress reflected in the photographic works.
There is a black and white photograph of a Harlem couple by Bruce Davidson, which is one of the pieces in the exhibition. The article includes commentary on the photographic styles, specific works, and the support from grants and institutions like the National Endowment for the Arts for acquiring these photographic art pieces. Additionally, it lists other exhibits and related information.
The clipping is pasted onto a blank page, likely part of a scrapbook or archive preserving the article.