'Diane Arbus: Photographing the Unseen in 1960s America' Webinar

Tickets: $12 (includes access to the full replay for one week)

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https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/1416752788729

She stepped beyond the margins of mainstream society to capture the overlooked, the misunderstood, and the strikingly unique. But what drove this mid-century photographer to chronicle the diverse fabric of American identity? It's time to take a closer look at the work of a groundbreaking artist whose portraits continue to provoke, challenge, and inspire.

Join New York Adventure Club as we examine the photographic masterpieces of Diane Arbus (1923-1971), a pioneering American photographer whose powerful portraits from the 1960s offer a raw, compelling study of identity, vulnerability, and the many faces of American life.

Led by art historian and educator Sylvia Laudien-Meo, this unique experience will include:

• A biographical background on Diane Arbus and her early career in fashion photography
• An overview of Arbus’ mentors, including Lisette Model and Berenice Abbott
• A discussion of Arbus’ photographic approach, emphasizing connection over candidness in her portrait work
• An analysis of personal presentation, and how subjects balanced exposure and protection in their appearance
• An exploration of the gap between intention and effect, and how audience perception can alter the understanding of a portrait
• A deep dive into her photographic series, including portraits of youth, couples, performers, and everyday New Yorkers that defined her 1960s work
• A comparison with contemporaries, such as Garry Winogrand and Lee Friedlander, to contextualize her place in modern photography

Afterward, we'll have a Q&A with Sylvia — any and all questions are welcomed and encouraged!
Can't make it live? Don't worry, you'll have access to the full replay for one week.
See you there, virtually!

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About Sylvia
Sylvia Laudien-Meo is a freelance Art Historian who works in and around the city in various capacities, specializing on Modern and Contemporary art, with a strong focus on Public Art. She teaches art history at Fairleigh Dickinson University and has been working as a museum educator at MoMA, the Guggenheim and the Jewish Museum for over many years, engaging visitors in conversation based, interactive art experiences of permanent collections and changing exhibitions.
For the Municipal Art Society, UFT, Brandeis Univ., and private clients, she has been touring the city for over 20 years, exploring art and architecture, parks, neighborhoods and history. Working in various different capacities gives her a unique opportunity to make intriguing connections and weave together the complex perspectives that make out the tapestry of our fascinating city.
SLM holds a Masters Degree in Art History (with minors in History and American Studies) from the Joh. Gutenberg University in Mainz, Germany, as well as a Tourism degree from the EST in Paris France.

Disclaimer
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Photo Credit: Main/Top Right/Middle Right - Diane Arbus, Bottom Right - Roz Kelly/Getty Images
This event is an educational presentation organized by New York Adventure Club and is not affiliated with the Estate of Diane Arbus, the Diane Arbus Trust, Aperture Foundation, or any other affiliated rights holders. Our event is a fan-inspired experience celebrating the life, work, and artistic legacy of Diane Arbus. Any references to Diane Arbus, her photographs, or related materials are made solely for educational and entertainment purposes, and no official endorsement or sponsorship is implied. Diane Arbus and related trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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