Thu 1/24 @ 7PM
It is certainly possible to cast a skeptical side eye at the reputation of New York-based “street photographer” Garry Winogrand, who shot film so promiscuously that cynical observers will say anyone could unearth a coherent, impactful body of work out of the mass of what he left behind. At his death in 1984, he left behind more than 2,500 rolls of unprocessed film, more than double that developed but not proofed. He shot in a manner that was uncommon until the advent of digital photography, because of the cost of film and laboriousness of processing.
Still, his careless style of shooting has undeniably been influential and in the ’60s and Æ70s, his reputation soared and his work was much in demand. He had many solo shows and won three Guggenheim fellowships. He was lavishly praised by people such as the longtime director of photographer at New York’s Museum of Modern Art John Szarkowski.
What was the story behind the way he worked? What was the value of his wealth of images? The 2018 documentary film Garry Winogrand: All Things Are Photographable explores his then-unusual approach to his craft. It features interviews with people who knew and worked with him, people who were influenced by him and archived interviews with Winogrand himself. (and jazz compositions by his son Ethan).
The film screens at the Akron Art Museum. It’s $10 for nonmembers, free for members. Register here.
Akron, OH 44308