Worcester Art Museum to Trace Trajectory of Cyanotype in Major U.S. Exhibition
Wednesday, December 02, 2015
Edward Sheriff Curtis, American, 1868-1952, Clayoquot Shaman Woman, about 1910, cyanotype, Stoddard Acquisition Fund, 2004.109
The exhibition titled Cyanotype: Photography's Blue Period presents a survey of the medium's evolution, from its rise as popular photographic tool in the late 19th and early 20th centuries through its revitalization by contemporary artists.
“We are thrilled to collaborate with Clark University on this unprecedented investigation into the rich history of the cyanotype. Through this exhibition, we hope to place a much-deserved spotlight on the medium, which in many ways was a predecessor to the Polaroid for its speed and portability. The range of images on view showcases how the cyanotype was first embraced by the general public before experiencing a renaissance brought on by fine artists of the late 20th century who used the process to produce unique effects," said Nancy Burns, co-curator and WAM's Assistant curator of Prints, Drawings and Photographs.
The exhibit will feature historic works by well know photographers such as Anna Atkins, Henry Bosse, and Arthur Wesley Dow as well as contemporary examples by artists including Christian Marclay, Annie Lopez and Hugh Scott-Douglas.
The exhibit will be on display through April 24, 2016 with the opening reception being held on Thursday, February 18th at 6 p.m.
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