The Power of Photography

I planning to visit this exhibit before the weather gets too warm and other things are planned. If you are 65+ admission is $12.50. If you are under 65 admission is $17.50. These photos on display are iconic and represent photography as a profession or hobby very well. Join Me!! We can grab something to eat at the Brimstone Bakery which is on site. For those interested you can also purchase a two way ticket which will also allow you access to the Farmer's Museum. 65+ is 22.50 and under 65 is $30.00. I may do this as I enjoy the Farmer's Museum.

## The Power of Photography: 19th-20th Century Original Master Prints

THE POWER OF PHOTOGRAPHY exhibition features a selection of 120 iconic images by 120 different photographers, which celebrate the photograph’s unique capacity for sensibility. The exhibition was curated by pioneering collector and gallerist Peter Fetterman who has been championing the photographic arts for over 40 years. Fetterman runs one of the leading fine art photography galleries in the world with a special emphasis on humanist photography.
During the long months of lockdown, he exhibited one photograph per day, online, accompanied by inspirational text, quotes and poetry. This digital collection of now over 1200 images struck a chord with followers from around the world. A deluxe book featuring 120 images from the online series has been printed in Italy and published by ACC Art Books. It was a best seller on Amazon upon its release.
This exhibition presents a carefully curated selection of 120 outstanding original prints from the series, along with quotes from the photographers, and with Peter’s insightful words. These works offer an inspiring overview of the medium while paying homage to masters of the art. From the bizarre Boschian fantasies of Melvin Sokolsky to the haunting humanity of Ansel Adams’s family portraits; to the joyful everyday scenes of Evelyn Hofer; from rare interior shots by famed nude photographer Ruth Bernhard to Bruce Davidson’s wistful depiction of young men playing ballgames on a street; to Steve McCurry’s Afghan Girl, one of the most recognizable photographs ever taken. Each image is a time capsule, offering us a glimpse into days gone past. this exhibition gathers some of the most unique and heartening photographs from the 20th century. Each image is a time capsule, offering us a glimpse into days gone past. Yet, each photograph also speaks of tranquillity, peace, and hope for the future.
Born in London, Peter Fetterman, initially a filmmaker and collector, has helmed the Peter Fetterman Gallery in Santa Monica, CA, for over 35 years. He is the author of The Power of Photography which was released May 2022, published by ACC Art Books. It reached the top of the photography book besteseller list on Amazon. He is also the author of Woman A Celebration (2003) published by Chronicle Books, and Cornell Capa (2002).