Irish Dance, by George Zimbel

The American-Canadian humanist photographer George S. Zimbel was one of the last elders of photography faithful to the legacy of the Photo League, who, in the fifties, imbued their pictures with a personal commitment towards the people and the social landscapes they documented. Zimbel’s work is collected by major museums internationally, he has published numerous books. In 2016 he was the subject of an award winning feature documentary on his work called “Zimbelism”.

“Tony Vaccaro is one of the few people alive who can claim to have survived the Battle of Normandy and COVID-19.” – Monroe Gallery.

Tony Vaccaro was an incredible man who seemed to have a positive impact on everyone and left an amazing legacy. Tony got his wish and made it to his 100th birthday, passing away a week later. His son Frank said at Tony’s memorial that Tony never had a bad word to say about anyone and every day was a beautiful day, even if it was cold and rainy. Out thoughts are with Frank and Tony’s daughter-in-law Maria, who look after Tony’s incredible archive. They and Tony were kind enough to host an APAG group at Tony’s studio a few years ago, followed by a memorable meal at Tony’s favorite local Italian restaurant.

Look for the moving documentary “Mentors” starring Tony Vaccaro and his mentee Santi Visalli.

Join the Meyer family for a remembrance of Sonia Handelman Meyer, October 30, 2022 2–4 p.m. Remembrance at 2:30 p.m.

Gorelick Gallery, Central Piedmont Community College, Central Campus, North Classroom Building

1320 Sam Ryburn Walkway, Charlotte, NC

Exhibit: The Photo Archives of Sonia Handelman Meyer

RSVP with number of guests by October 19 to Joe Meyer

Jay Blakesberg’s first solo museum show opens this coming weekend, October 16, 2022, at the Morris Museum in Morristown, NJ.

“This first solo museum retrospective of Jay Blakesberg’s photography will take over four galleries at the Morris Museum, New Jersey’s only Smithsonian Affiliate. Jay’s photographic journey began in Clark, New Jersey in 1978, just 25 miles away from the Morris Museum. Borrowing his father’s Pentax Camera, Jay began photographing the bands he loved and the friends in his orbit. In his basement darkroom, he pumped out 8×10’s to thumbtack to his bedroom wall and share with friends, with the only goal to create his own personal memorabilia. Without knowing it then, these earliest photographs would become the foundation for Jay’s extensive archive.

Join us for a special public opening event on October 16. This event, free with Museum Admission, will feature a 60-minute slideshow presentation by Jay Blakesberg, a walking tour of the exhibit and a book signing for his new release “RetroBlakesberg: Volume One, The Film Archives” – which was curated by his daughter Ricki Blakesberg.”

The exhibition runs from October 14, 2022 to February 5, 2023. Tickets here.

Check out Jay’s new book: RetroBlakesberg – Volume One: The Film Archives a 312 page hard cover coffee table book presenting a vast collection of Jay Blakesberg’s iconic images shot on film spanning four decades.

On November 3, 2022, the New York City Fire Museum celebrates the opening of the special exhibition “Firehouse: The Photography of Jill Freedman.” This community event will include a private viewing of the exhibition, light fare, open beer and wine bar, raffle prizes, silent auction, and more.

6-9 pm, 278 Spring St. New York, NY 10013. Get your ticket here.

Firehouse will be on display October 12-April 2.

Chester Higgins, 1976 by Carl Samrock

The International Photography Hall of Fame and Museum (IPHF) is pleased to announce its 2022 Class of Photography Hall of Fame Inductees and Awardees, to be inducted to the Hall of Fame and Museum, and will honor them at its 2022 Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Ceremony on Friday, November 4 at 6 p.m. CST at .ZACK in the Grand Center Arts District in St. Louis.

2022 Honorees to be inducted into the Hall of Fame and Awardees include photographers or photography industry visionaries who demonstrate the artistry, passion and revolution of the past and present art and science of photography:

2022 HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES
Edward Burtynsky
Chester Higgins
Graciela Iturbide
Helen Levitt
Danny Lyon
Sarah Moon
The Association of International Photography Art Dealers (AIPAD) – IPHF Leadership Award
Kyle Huber – IPHF Visionary Award

California State University Channel Islands hosts their inaugural exhibition in the President’s Gallery during the academic year 2022-2023. “The Long Struggles for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Icons, Moments, and Voices” includes over 25 photographs by Santi Visalli, who donated his archive to the University in 2015.

The photographs in the exhibition include Robert Kennedy, Martin Luther King Jr., Muhammad Ali, and Rev. Jesse Jackson, Jr.