Virtual Excursion | Investigation Abiquiú: O’Keeffe, Photographer
Georgia O’Keeffe, North Patio Corridor, 1956–57, gelatin silver print, Georgia O’Keeffe Museum, Santa Fe. © Georgia O’Keeffe Museum
Todd Webb, Georgia O’Keeffe with Camera, 1959, printed later, inkjet print, Todd Webb Archive. © Todd Webb Archive, Portland, Maine, USA
Installation view of Georgia O’Keeffe, Photographer.
Georgia O’Keeffe, Jimsonweed (Datura stramonium), 1964–68, black-and-white Polaroid, Georgia O’Keeffe Museum, Santa Fe. © Georgia O’Keeffe Museum
Investigation Abiquiú: O’Keeffe, Photographer
While developing the exhibition Georgia O’Keeffe, Photographer, curator Lisa Volpe transformed into an art detective. Follow along on this Zoom excursion as Volpe retraces that adventurous investigation, which uncovered a profound new dimension to one of America’s most famous artists. Drift down the rivers and canyons of Abiquiú, New Mexico, and up the family tree of O’Keeffe’s chow chow dogs. Sift through long-cloistered archive boxes, and listen in as Volpe reconnects with people who helped her discover Georgia O’Keeffe, photographer.
Guests
• Agapita Judy Lopez, director of Abiquiú Historic Properties and former assistant to Georgia O’Keeffe
• Tim Robbins, president of the Baytown Kennel Club
• Ryann Savino, river guide
Free / Live via Zoom
Monday, November 22, 2021
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Enjoy curator Lisa Volpe’s video overview of the exhibition.
Learning and Interpretation programs receive generous funding from the Jerold B. Katz Foundation; Institute of Museum and Library Services; H-E-B; MD Anderson Cancer Center; The Brown Foundation, Inc.; Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo; Sharon G. Dies; Susan Vaughan Foundation; and additional generous donors.
“Georgia O’Keeffe, Photographer” is organized by the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, with the collaboration of the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum, Santa Fe.
Generous support provided by:
PHILLIPS
Rand Group
Fannie and Peter Morris
Alice C. Simkins
Celia and Jay Munisteri
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