Abelardo Morell, "Tent-Camera Image on Ground: Six Cypresses, Near Arles, France," 2022. © Abelardo Morell, courtesy of the artist and Edwynn Houk Gallery

Edwynn Houk Gallery | Abelardo Morell: New Ground: In the Terrain of Van Gogh and Monet, October 19, 2023 – December 9, 2023

“Edwynn Houk Gallery is pleased to present Abelardo Morell's most recent bodies of tent-camera works, New Ground: In the Terrain of Van Gogh and Monet (2022- 23), opening on Thursday, October 19. A reception with the artist will be held on Saturday, October 21 from 2-4pm.

“Morell's signature tent-camera technique, an expansive part of his practice that has evolved for more than 10 years, reinvigorates the earliest discoveries in optics with a contemporary vision. Using the earliest ancestor of modern photography, the camera obscura phenomenon, the artist has developed a way to project arresting views onto the earth beneath his feet. The resulting works reflect highly intentional marriages of the landscape with the materiality of the ground.

“Morell's experimental approach not only engages with the photography's ancient history but also with modern painting. Inspired by the plein air practices of van Gogh and Monet, Morell made works in the same locations in France where those artists painted, not recreating their works but rather creating a new, radically modern vocabulary informed by art history.”

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Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation Taliesin West | Tony Vaccaro: American Icons: Wright & O’Keeffe, October 20, 2023 – June 3, 2024

“Following the massive success of the “Chihuly In The Desert” exhibition in 2022, the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation continues to explore the ways that Wright connects with other iconic artists of his time through unique exhibitions at Taliesin West. As the latest iteration, the World Heritage Site will debut an exclusive “American Icons: Wright and O’Keeffe” exhibition this fall, offering guests the opportunity to view photographs of Frank Lloyd Wright and Georgia O’Keeffe – two legends of American art and architecture – taken by Michael A. “Tony” Vaccaro while on assignment for LOOK Magazine from 1957 to 1960, including some never-before-seen images.

“Wright and O’Keeffe are seen as giants in their fields but are rarely connected. Many are unaware that the pair met in 1942 and had a mutual admiration for one another’s work for many years, whilst sharing other similarities including their birthplace of rural Wisconsin; careers that took them to New York, Chicago and Japan; dwellings in the Southwest; and finding inspiration in nature for their creations of abstract versions of the world in their art. By sharing stories around their connections, the Foundation aims to contribute to a larger narrative about artists in America – they do not all work in isolation; rather, they inspire one another and find ways to connect through friendship.”

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Griffin Museum of Photography | David Johnson & Philip Matthews: Wig Heavier Than a Boot, October 19, 2023 – December 10, 2023

“The Atelier Gallery features Wig Heavier Than A Boot, a collaborative project melding David Johnson's photography with Philip Matthews' poetry. This project introduces Petal, a drag persona embodied by Philip for his writing, captured by David's lens. It blends creative rituals and performances in domestic settings and serene landscapes, offering a glimpse into the complex relationships between creator, character, and observer. This exploration of identity transformation initiates a conversation about gender expression through art and its histories.”

For more information visit Griffin Museum of Photography