Gibson/Winogrand : Contrasts in Photography

Organizer

Elvehjem Museum of Art

Date

• April 12, 1986-June 15, 1986

Summary

• Description from the Elvehjem bulletin/annual report 1985–86:
• "Ralph Gibson and [Garry] Winogrand represent two different approaches to contemporary art photography. Gibson is a formalist in the tradition of Stieglitz, Ansel Adams and Imogen Cunningham, whose work revolves around deliberate composition, manipulation of lighting effects and evocation of textural nuances. Winogrand, on the other hand, was a champion of what is variously termed 'straight' or 'street' photography, and is sometimes allied with photojournalism. His work explored the incidental occurrences of life, exploiting the elements of spontaneity and accident. The sixty-six photographs in the exhibition were drawn from the permanent collection." [p. 80]