MoMA Acquires August Sander's 'People of the Twentieth Century'
The Museum of Modern Art announces the acquisition of a complete set of August Sander's People of the Twentieth Century (1892-1954), the artist's comprehensive visual examination of German society that remains among the most ambitious undertakings in the history of photography. Produced over a 60-year period, the 619 photographs are widely celebrated for embracing photography's unique ability to capture detail, and its potential to evoke meaning through straightforward description. MoMA acquired the set through the generosity of the Sander family, and is the only museum to hold the body of work in its entirety.
Peter Galassi to Retire From The Museum of Modern Art After 30 Years
Peter Galassi, The Joel and Anne Ehrenkranz Chief Curator of the Department of Photography at The Museum of Modern Art, will retire from that position in July, it was announced today by MoMA's Director, Glenn D. Lowry. Mr. Galassi served as a curatorial intern in the Department of Photography in 1974-75, rejoined the Department's staff in 1981, and was appointed Chief Curator in 1991.
Photo Coverage: Evidence Dance Winter Gala
Taking the chill out of the arctic blast was Evidence Dance Company's annual Grace in Winter Gala, chaired by art world legend Lowery Stokes Sims, former president of the internationally acclaimed Studio Museum in Harlem and longtime curator of Modern Art at the Metropolitan Museum.
