Photo historian Keith Davis presents a curator's perspective on some of the key aspects of 19th century photographs of the American West. He will discuss recent research and exhibition projects, the challenges and opportunities of developing a major collection, and matters of aethetics, individual style, and attribution.
Davis is Senior Curator of Photography at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City. Active as a photo historian and curator since 1978, he has published 35 books and catalogues, and curated about 100 exhibitions.
Keith Davis, "Collecting and Understanding Early Photographs of the American West"
PLEASE NOTE NEW DATE OF LECTURE - MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
Co-sponsored by the Michigan Photographic Historical Society in memory of Andee Seeger, co-founder and President Emeritus of MiPHS.
Where
Ann Arbor City Club1830 Washtenaw Ave
Ann Arbor, MI 48104