The Art of the American Snapshot, 1888-1978

    Snapshots.  Everyone has photo albums filled with them—but when exactly did taking a snapshot become a common practice?   

    The Art of the American Snapshot, 1888-1978: From the Collection of Robert E. Jackson, organized by the National Gallery of Art, is being presented at the Amon Carter Museum in Fort Worth, Texas from February 16th to April 27th and will feature nearly 200 anonymous snapshots. According to the Pegasus News, the exhibit explores how snapshots have had a profound impact on American life, memory and fine art photography.
    The exhibit begins with the invention of the Kodak camera in 1888 and continues to photographs taken during the 1970s, mainly focusing on the changes in culture and technology.
    According to the director of the National Gallery of Art, George Eastman, “This exhibition and catalogue celebrate the remarkable creativity of American amateur photographers and provides fascinating insights into American life in the last century.”
    The museum is open Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday from  10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.  To find out more information visit www.cartermuseum.org.

Comments

[Gina DiGiorgio]

It is important people recognize how photography and American culture intertwine. The correlation between the camera and social change have been remarkable; both evolving simultaneously. An exhibit of this kind would be a wonderful reflecton on American Heritage.

[rxman]

Interesting stuff. I sometimes feel digital has lost the feeling of the film photos. This exhibit might reinforce that.