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The image shows a page from "The Newgate Calendar," a bimonthly publication of news and reviews about Harvard and the Ivy League arts. The page features an article titled "Recasting reality," which discusses contemporary American photography. The article highlights an exhibition at the Fogg Museum, focusing on abstract photography and the exploration of photographic processes.
The main photograph in the article is "Fungus, fresh, 1962" by Paul Caponigro, which is a black-and-white image of a fungus. The article mentions that the exhibition includes works by 31 photographers, with each contributing a few prints. It emphasizes the experimental nature of the photographs, which often challenge traditional representations of reality.
The text also notes that the exhibition, titled "Curator of Photographs," includes works by well-known photographers such as Ansel Adams, Edward Weston, and Alfred Stieglitz, as well as younger photographers like Robert Heinecken, Emmet Gowin, and others. The exhibition aims to showcase the diversity and innovation in contemporary photography.
Additionally, there is a smaller photograph at the bottom of the page, depicting an aerial view of New York City in 1938, taken by Berenice Abbott. The article is dated December 1972 and is from the "Harvard Bulletin."
The image shows an open book or magazine titled "The Newgate Calendar." The left page contains an article titled "Recasting reality," which discusses an exhibition of contemporary American photographs at the Fogg Museum. The article mentions several photographers, including Diane Arbus, Garry Winogrand, and Lee Friedlander, and notes that the exhibition focuses on how these photographers push beyond straightforward representation. The text also mentions the influence of earlier photographers such as Paul Strand and Walker Evans, and the role of Edward Steichen's "Family of Man" exhibition. The article was published in December 1972 and is credited to the Harvard Bulletin.
On the right page, there are two black-and-white photographs. The larger one at the top is titled "Fungus, Ivy, 1962, by Paul Caponigro," showing an abstract image of fungi. Below it is a smaller photograph titled "New York City, 1936, by Berenice Abbott," depicting a cityscape with a distinctive perspective. Both images are closely related to the theme of the article, which focuses on photographic art.
The image shows a page from a publication titled "The Newgate Calendar," which appears to be a section of the Harvard Bulletin. The article is about an exhibition titled "Contemporary American Photographers" at the Fogg Art Museum, running through December 1972.
The article discusses the exhibition, highlighting the innovative and unconventional works of various contemporary American photographers. It notes that the exhibition aims to move beyond traditional black-and-white photography, exploring diverse styles and subjects.
The article mentions notable photographers and their works, such as:
The piece also mentions that the Fogg Museum received a $10,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts, which helped in organizing this exhibition. Additionally, the collection of photographs at the Fogg is detailed, mentioning that it includes over 2,000 photographs by Ben Shahn.
The article highlights the importance of the collection in providing a broad range of photographic works and notes that some unusual photographs, such as a view of Degas’ studio, are included.
There are two photographs accompanying the article:
The page is dated December 1972.
The image shows a page from an issue of the "Harvard Bulletin," specifically the "Newgate Calendar" section, dated December 1972. The page is titled "Recasting Reality," and it discusses an exhibition of contemporary American photography at the Fogg Museum, which was open from September through December 1972.
The article highlights that the exhibition includes diverse works by 31 photographers, focusing on unconventional representations of subjects and pushing beyond straightforward depictions. It mentions notable photographers such as Diane Arbus, Duane Michals, and Naomi Savage, as well as works that explore themes with a variety of styles, including those that go beyond traditional black and white prints.
The text also mentions that the photographs were acquired with a $10,000 grant for acquisitions awarded to the Fogg in July 1972, making it the first major museum to receive such a grant. The photographs are described as a mix of modern and historical works, including pieces from the 1930s, and some are gathered from the Fogg's files. The collection includes works by photographers like Berenice Abbott and Paul Strand.
The article includes images from the exhibition, such as "Fungus, Ithaca, 1962" by Paul Caponigro and "New York City, 1936" by Berenice Abbott. The process of collecting these photographs is noted to continue until January 31, 1973, and the museum's curators have been involved in selecting these works. The exhibit is intended to showcase the range of photographic art, from subtle studies to more intricate and experimental pieces.
The image shows a page from "The Newgate Calendar," an annual publication featuring news and reviews about Harvard and the lively arts. The specific page is from the December 1972 issue.
The article is titled "Recasting reality" and discusses an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum titled "Contemporary American Photographs" running through December 1972. The exhibition focuses on the work of 31 photographers who have explored the potential of photography beyond straightforward representation. The text mentions several photographers such as Diane Arbus, Bruce Davidson, and Paul Strand, highlighting their innovative approaches to the medium.
The article describes the diverse styles and themes in the exhibition, emphasizing the experimental nature of contemporary photography. It notes that the photographs are not just ordinary depictions of reality but rather explorations that push the boundaries of the medium, including the use of lenses, lighting, and other techniques.
The exhibition was curated by Davis Pratt, Associate Curator of Photographs at the Fogg, and the images were gathered from various collections, including the museum's own. The article mentions that the Fogg had received a significant grant for acquisitions, and the collection of photographs at the museum dates back to 1966.
Additionally, the page includes images from the exhibition: one by Paul Caponigro titled "Fungus, Ipswich, 1962" and another by Berenice Abbott titled "New York City, 1936." The article also mentions a specific donation of over 2,000 photographs by Ben Shahn, which was being cataloged.
The page is marked with a red stamp indicating it is from the "Harvard Bulletin" of December 1972.
The image shows a page from the December 1972 issue of the Harvard Bulletin, specifically page 57. The main article featured on this page is titled "The Newgate Calendar," focusing on an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum.
Title: Recasting reality
Subtitle: Contemporary American Photographic at the Fogg Through December
The article discusses an exhibition of contemporary American photography at Harvard's Fogg Art Museum. This exhibition, curated by Dana Arbus, includes works from 31 photographers and aims to explore the varied postures of photographic reality. It delves into subjects beyond straightforward representation, such as unusual juxtapositions and surrealistic images.
The exhibition was initially conceived by Davis Pratt, the former curator of photography at the Fogg, and was funded by Polaroid. It features works by notable photographers like Paul Strand and Walker Evans, among others.
The Fogg Museum received a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to create a catalog for this exhibition. The catalog, edited by Alan Trachtenberg, includes essays from various contributors and is designed to provide a deeper understanding of the exhibited works.
Additionally, the article mentions that the process of collecting and selecting photographs for the exhibition continued until January 1973, and the museum has gathered over 2,000 photographs. Ben Shahn's widow lent over 100 prints, and the museum plans to collect more samples of recent works.
A small photograph at the bottom of the page, taken by Bernice Abbott in 1936, depicts New York City and is part of the Fogg’s current exhibition. The image is used to illustrate the kind of work featured in the exhibit.
The image depicts a page from a publication called "The Newgate Calendar," which appears to be an omnium-gatherum of news and reviews about Harvard and the lively arts. The page features an article titled "Recasting reality," discussing an exhibition called "Contemporary American Photographs" at the Fogg Art Museum that runs through December.
The article talks about the nature of the photographs in the exhibition, highlighting how contemporary photographers explore beyond straightforward representation, sometimes using lenses, chemicals, or multimedia processes. It mentions a few notable figures and describes the diversity and difficulty in categorizing the works shown, which includes only a few prints by each of 31 photographers.
On the right side of the page, there's a black-and-white photograph of a fungus titled "Fungus, Ipswich, 1962," credited to Paul Caponigro. Below the article is another black-and-white photograph showing an aerial cityscape of New York City from 1936, by Berenice Abbott.
Two handwritten notations are present in red ink: "HARVARD BULLETIN" near the bottom right corner of the article, and "HARVARD BULLETIN DECEMBER 1972" beneath the cityscape photo. The latter seems to be a reference to the source and date of the publication.
This is a photograph of an open publication with an article on the left side and images with captions on the right side, attached to a brown paper background, possibly a scrapbook or an archival folder.
The article's title reads "The Newgate Calendar," with a subtitle that suggests it's a collection of news and reviews about Harvard and the lively arts. The heading "Recasting reality" seems to introduce a piece about "Contemporary American Photographers" at the Fogg Art Museum. Below, the text is partially obscured by the spine of the book, but it appears to discuss various artists and their work within this exhibition. Notable mentions include Minor White's 'Portrait of a Dwarf,' Ansel Adams, and the diversity of styles displayed at the Fogg's collection. The article also details how the photographs recast reality into unusual respects, reach into software systems, and mention the response to the exhibition.
To the right, there are two images with captions. The top image is titled "Fungus, Ipswich, 1962, by Paul Caponigro." It shows a high-contrast black and white photograph of what appears to be a fungus with intricate textures and a heart-like shape in the center.
The bottom image is a photograph titled "New York City, 1946, a photograph by Bernice Abbott, at the Fogg." It presents an urban scene with buildings, one of which is under construction, reminiscent of mid-20th-century New York City's architecture.
A handwritten note on the bottom right corner of the page says "Harvard Bulletin December 1971" and below that, "December 1972" with an underlined "1972", suggesting a possible misprint or error reference.
At the corner of the page, there is a label or stamp that says "Jacques Dupont," but the full context or significance of this name within the image isn't clear.
The image shows an open book or magazine page titled "The Newgate Calendar", which appears to be from The Harvard Bulletin, dated December 1972. The page is structured with text and accompanying photographs, focusing on an article titled "Recasting reality".
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This page serves as a historical document, offering insight into the state of photography in the early 1970s and the Fogg Art Museum's role in showcasing and supporting contemporary photographers.
The image shows an open book with a magazine-like page on the left. The page is titled "The Newgate Calendar" and features a black-and-white photograph of a mushroom on the right side. The photograph is credited to Paul Caponigro. Below the photograph, there is a small image of a cityscape, which is credited to Berenice Abbott. The text on the page discusses the exhibition of contemporary American photographs at the Fogg Art Museum, highlighting the works of various photographers, including Diane Arbus, Minor White, Naomi Savage, and others. The exhibition showcases a diverse range of photographic styles and themes, reflecting the evolving nature of photography as an art form.