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ARCH.2003.39, Rendition: 806746
This image displays a page from the Harvard Gazette, dated April 9, 1976, mounted on a light brown, perforated folder or file page.
The page features a two-part article about the Fogg Museum’s sixth annual exhibition of “Contemporary Photographs,” which ran through May 9, 1976. The article highlights the work of five young American photographers: Stephanie Burke, Chris Enos, Dennis Hearn, Ray Metzker, and Jeff Weiss. It also mentions additional works by Michael Bishop, Jerry Burchard, Eileen Cowin, Jerome Liebling, Roger Mertin, and Lauren Shaw. The exhibition was organized by Davis Pratt, Associate Curator of Photographs.
Below the article’s text are two black-and-white photographs:
Top Photograph: Titled “Colossus Torch Rally” (Oakland, California: 1974) by Dennis Hearn. The image shows a dramatic, high-angle view of a nighttime gathering. Bright beams of light, likely from torches or spotlights, radiate upward from the ground, converging toward the top of the frame beneath a cloudy or smoky sky. The scene evokes a sense of spectacle or ritual.
Bottom Photograph: Titled “New York City Flowers” (1975) by Michael Martone. This is a close-up, abstract-looking photograph of what appears to be white or pale flowers scattered on a rough, textured surface — perhaps concrete or pavement. The focus is on form and texture, creating a somewhat disorienting, fragmented composition.
The overall presentation is that of an archival or curated clipping, preserving documentation of a significant contemporary photography exhibition from 1976.
The image appears to be a scanned or photographed page from a publication. The top section of the page includes a photograph labeled "Harvard Gazette April 9, 1976." The image, titled "Colosseum Torch Ballads," is credited to Dennis Hearne and is dated 1974. The photograph features what looks like a stylized depiction of a torch with rays of light emanating from it, set against a dark background. Below the main photograph, there is a caption providing information about a photo exhibition at the Fogg Museum, highlighting the work of five young American photographers including Dennis Hearne. The bottom section of the page features a smaller photograph with the title "New York City Flowers (1975)" by Michael Martone. This image shows a close-up of flowers with a light background, and it is also part of the "Contemporary Photographs" exhibition at the Fogg Museum. The page is secured with three small holes, suggesting it is part of a portfolio or binder.
The image is a scanned page from the Harvard Gazette dated April 9, 1976. The page is printed on a white sheet of paper and is set against a light brown background. The content of the page is about the Fogg Museum's sixth annual exhibition of "Contemporary Photographs," which features the work of five young American photographers: Stephanie Burke, Chris Enos, Dennis Hearne, Ray Metzker, and Jeff Weiss. The exhibition also includes new acquisitions by Michael Bishop, Jerry Burchard, Eileen Cowin, Jerome Liebling, Roger Mertin, and Lauren Shaw. The show is organized by Davis Pratt, Associate Curator of Photographs.
There are two black-and-white photographs on the page. The top photograph is titled "Colosseum Torch Ballads" by Dennis Hearne, taken in Oakland, California, in 1974. It appears to be an abstract or impressionistic image, possibly of a torch with a flame, though the details are somewhat obscured. The bottom photograph is titled "New York City Flowers" by Michael Martone, taken in 1975. This image shows a close-up of what appears to be flowers or petals scattered on a surface, with a central white area that could be a flower or a cluster of petals.
The page has two holes punched on the left side, indicating that it was likely part of a binder or notebook. The overall condition of the page suggests it is an older document, likely from the 1970s, as indicated by the date and the style of the photographs and text.
The image shows a page from a magazine, which is placed on a brown cardboard. The magazine page has a white border and contains two black-and-white photographs and some text. The photographs are in a grid format, with the top image larger than the bottom one. The text is placed below the photographs and contains information about the exhibition of contemporary photographs at the Fogg Museum.
The image shows a page from a magazine or newspaper with a black-and-white photograph of a flower. The photograph is titled "New York City Flowers" and was taken by Michael Martino in 1975. The image is accompanied by a caption that reads "New York City Flowers (1975) by Michael Martino-at the Fog through May 9 in 'Contemporary Photographs.'" The photograph is displayed in a frame with a white border, and the background is a plain, light-colored surface.
The image shows a page from the Harvard Gazette dated April 9, 1976. The page features two photographs and accompanying text.
The page serves as a promotional piece for the Fogg Museum's exhibition, showcasing two distinct photographic styles: one impressionistic and dynamic (Dennis Heano's "Columbian Torch Ballet") and the other abstract and fragmented (Michael Martone's "New York City Flower"). The photographs reflect the contemporary artistic trends of the time, emphasizing experimentation with light, form, and abstraction. The inclusion of the exhibition details provides context for the images, situating them within a broader cultural and artistic framework.
This image shows a printed page mounted on a brown mat board. The page is from the "Harvard Gazette" dated April 9, 1976, and includes two black-and-white photographs.
The top photograph depicts a view from above where an explosion has taken place; you can see the explosion's cloudy trail emanating from a single point and spreading outward, with straight lines that might represent shock waves. The terrain appears to be rural or possibly a lightly built area as there are trees dotted around.
The bottom photograph is titled "New York City Flowers (1975) by Michael Martone" and it's part of the content that will be featured at the Fogg Museum through May 9 in "Contemporary Photographs." The photograph shows what seems to be a pattern of sparse vegetation or flowers set against a textured ground surface. The contrast results in the lighter-colored areas standing out against a darker backdrop, which might suggest a view of a garden or natural area possibly taken from an aerial perspective.
The text between the pictures mentions a 5th annual exhibition of "Contemporary Photographs" highlighting the work of five young American photographers, including the names of the artists and the titles of their works.
This image shows a document consisting of two grayscale photographs printed on paper. At the top, the text reads “Harvard Gazette April 9, 1976.” Below this header are two photographs accompanied by descriptive text.
Top Photograph: The upper image features abstract lines and textures resembling an aerial or surface pattern. The precise elements conveyed in the image are unclear due to its abstract nature, highlighting artistic interpretation.
Text Below the Top Image: The description explains that this document pertains to the 16th annual exhibition of "Contemporary Photographs" at the Fogg Museum. The exhibition includes works by several American photographers, spotlighting their contributions to modern photography. Mentioned artists include Stephanie Buerkle, Chris Enos, Dennis Hearne, Kay Kimbee, and Jeff Weiss, among others.
Bottom Photograph: The lower image seems to depict another abstract pattern or texture and is identified in the caption as "New York City Flowers (1975)" by Michael Martone, part of the exhibition.
Paper Format: The document is affixed on a light brown sheet with holes punched along the side, likely part of a bound portfolio, scrapbook, or archived material.
The design and details of the document serve as a record or promotional material for the exhibition at the Fogg Museum.
The image shows a page from the Harvard Gazette dated April 9, 1976. The page features two black-and-white photographs with captions.
The first photograph is an impressionistic image titled "Colomen Torch Ballet (Oakland, California: 1974)" by Dennis Hearne. The image is abstract with various shapes and lines creating a dynamic composition.
The second photograph is titled "New York City Flowers (1975)" by Michael Martone. This image appears to depict a pattern or texture, possibly aerial or close-up of a natural or urban scene.
Below the photographs, there is a block of text providing context about an exhibition at the Fogg Museum running through May 9. The exhibition features contemporary photography and includes works by several photographers such as Stephanie Burke, Chris Enos, Dennis Hearne, Ray Metzker, and Jeff Wainas. The exhibition also highlights new acquisitions by several artists and is organized by Davis Pratt, Associate Curator of Photographs.