Joel-Peter Witkin: Photographs – Works from a Valley Collection
This exhibition of photographs by Joel-Peter Witkin explores the strands of aesthetic tradition mirrored in his work. Known best for the grotesque use of the figure, Witkin also draws upon traditions as varied as the still life or memento mori, the set-up studio shot of the Victorian portrait or voluptuous figure, and that of the Mexican practice of photographing deceased infants placed in the context and costumes of angelitos.
ASU Art Museum Presentation
Organized by Marilyn A. Zeitlin, Joel-Peter Witkin: Photographs will be installed in the 2,800-square-foot Kresge Gallery of the Arizona State University Art Museum at the Nelson Fine Arts Center.
Duration
Joel-Peter Witkin: Photographs (October 6 – December 2, 2001) is open Tuesday from 10am to 9pm, Wednesday through Saturday from 10am to 5pm, and Sunday from 1pm to 5pm.
Support
The exhibition at the Arizona State University Art Museum is supported in part by Friends of the Arizona State University Art Museum.
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