NUEVA LUZ / NEW LIGHT: Recent Acquisitions
When
Nov 29, 2009 (Sunday)
What
Location: The Wittliff Collections / Alkek Library Contact: Michele Miller512.245.2313mm57@txstate.edu Description: As part of their grand reopening following the construction of ne...
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Event details: NUEVA LUZ / NEW LIGHT: Recent Acquisitions
Description
Location:
The Wittliff Collections / Alkek Library
Contact:
Michele Miller
512.245.2313
mm57@txstate.edu
Description:
As part of their grand reopening following the construction of new exhibition galleries, the Wittliff Collections at Texas State University-San Marcos open the vault to bring out the newest additions to their Southwestern & Mexican Photography Collection. With over 40 images by a host of internationally acclaimed photographers, this show exemplifies the breadth and strength of the Wittliff's growing permanent collection already renowned for its significant archive of modern and contemporary Mexican photography. Manuel Alvarez Bravo, Marco Antonio Cruz, Graciela Iturbide, Robb Kendrick, Tina Modotti, Edward Weston, and Joel-Peter Witkin are just a few of the luminaries whose work is on display. This exhibition will be celebrated at the grand reopening event on October 17, which is open to the public. RSVP to the Grand Reopening by emailing thewittliffcollections@txstate.edu or calling 512.245.2313.
PHOTO: "TOM WAITS, Valley Ford, California" by Michael O'Brien, 2006
This exhibition runs from October 17, 2009, through March 13, 2010.
Exhibition hours vary; please check the website or call ahead for hours.
The Wittliff Collections / Alkek Library
Contact:
Michele Miller
512.245.2313
mm57@txstate.edu
Description:
As part of their grand reopening following the construction of new exhibition galleries, the Wittliff Collections at Texas State University-San Marcos open the vault to bring out the newest additions to their Southwestern & Mexican Photography Collection. With over 40 images by a host of internationally acclaimed photographers, this show exemplifies the breadth and strength of the Wittliff's growing permanent collection already renowned for its significant archive of modern and contemporary Mexican photography. Manuel Alvarez Bravo, Marco Antonio Cruz, Graciela Iturbide, Robb Kendrick, Tina Modotti, Edward Weston, and Joel-Peter Witkin are just a few of the luminaries whose work is on display. This exhibition will be celebrated at the grand reopening event on October 17, which is open to the public. RSVP to the Grand Reopening by emailing thewittliffcollections@txstate.edu or calling 512.245.2313.
PHOTO: "TOM WAITS, Valley Ford, California" by Michael O'Brien, 2006
This exhibition runs from October 17, 2009, through March 13, 2010.
Exhibition hours vary; please check the website or call ahead for hours.
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