Still from Sekula and Burch's The Forgotten Space (2010)
When the
world lost photographer, critic and theorist Allan Sekula a few years ago it was a huge loss. Still, his legacy of
interrogating the long and isolating arms of global commerce lives on and now Portlanders finally have a chance to take in an extensive survey of his work
Reinventing Documentary: The Art of Allan Sekula at the excellent Hoffman Gallery. Sekula's career spanned everything from a Guggenheim fellowship to participating in Documenta XII and was one of the cornerstone professors in Los Angeles' art scene. His presence alone at openings gave things weight, and for a flavor of what he brought to the table
check out this interview in Bomb. His wife Sally Stein will make some remarks at the opening.
Reinventing Documentary: The Art of Allan Sekula |Januray 22 - March 15
Opening Reception: January 22 5-7PM, Remarks by Sally Stein at 5:30PM
Lecture: Blake Stimson: "Allan Sekula and Paul Strand", February 24 | Miller 105, 6:30PM
Ronna and Eric Hoffman Gallery of Contemporary Art
Lewis & Clark College
0615 SW Palatine Hill Road
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