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2001 Exhibitions:

Performing Photography

North Galleries

February 15, 2001June 3, 2001


Image 1 / 3: Performing Photography.

Image 2 / 3: Performing Photography.

Image 3 / 3: Performing Photography.

Drawn from the Joseph and Elaine Monsen Photography Collection and the Henry’s permanent collection, this exhibition focused on the complex genre of performance photography. “Performing Photography” featured a range of images of performances, including those staged specifically for the camera and for the documentation of performance art works. Images by Vito Acconci, Tina Barney, Dieter Appelt, Lewis deSoto, Gilbert & George, Ann Hamilton, Zhang Huan, Anna Mendieta, and Cindy Sherman were included in the exhibition.

Curated by Michael Van Horn, guest curator
Featured artists: Vito Acconci, Tina Barney, Dieter Appelt, Lewis deSoto, Gilbert & George, Ann Hamilton, Zhang Huan, Anna Mendieta, Cindy Sherman
Image 1: Performing Photography. (installation view). 20001. Henry Art Gallery.
Image 2: Performing Photography. (installation view). 20001. Henry Art Gallery.
Image 3: Performing Photography. (installation view). 20001. Henry Art Gallery.