L’Artiere & Friends

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We are delighted to invite you to an exceptional evening dedicated to photography, taking place at the amazing picturehouse + thesmalldarkroom in New York City on Saturday, December 7, 2024. The event will begin at 4:00 PM, bringing together a remarkable group of artists from the East Coast we’ve had the pleasure of working with through the years – Mary Ellen Bartley, Angela Cappetta, Lois Conner, Kristen Joy Emack, Holly Lynton, Greg Miller, Andrea Modica, and Phil Toledano – for an engaging program of conversations and book signings.

At the core of the event are four moderated dialogues, pairing photographers whose work intersects in compelling ways. Each conversation will explore themes central to their practice, offering a rare opportunity to hear these artists reflect on their craft and inspirations.

The Conversations

• Angela Cappetta and Kristen Joy Emack
  Girlhood
  A conversation delving into the complexities and poignancy of girlhood as captured through their lenses.
• Lois Conner and Mary Ellen Bartley
  Interpreting the Work of Other Artists
  A reflective discussion on engaging with and reinterpreting artistic legacies through photography.
• Andrea Modica and Greg Miller
  Photographing Specific Traditions/Communities
  An exploration of the photographic lens as a means of documenting rituals, traditions, and communities.
• Holly Lynton and Phil Toledano
  Reflecting on the Photographic Medium and Cultural Memory
  A dialogue on photography’s profound role in shaping and preserving cultural memory.

Book Signings

Following the conversations, there will be time to meet the artists and have copies of their works signed. A selection of photobooks will be available on site, including recent releases:

• Andrea Modica: As We Wait, January 1, Catholic Girl
• Lois Conner: To Be
• Phil Toledano: Another America, We Are At War (new release)
• Angela Cappetta: GLENDALIS (new release)
• Mary Ellen Bartley: Reading Morandi
• Kristen Joy Emack: Cousins
• Greg Miller: Unto Dust
• Holly Lynton: Bare Handed

This promises to be an evening of thoughtful exchange and inspiration, offering a chance to engage with the artists and their work in an intimate setting. We look forward to seeing you there.