Mark your calendar for two upcoming exhibitions at the Sidney Mishkin Gallery (135 East 22nd Street), both focused on photography.
From Sept. 23 through Oct. 26, the gallery houses Narrative, Sketch, and Document: The Changing Roles of Photography, curated by Mishkin Director Sandra Kraskin. Featuring the works of Walker Evans, Cindy Sherman, Edward Steichen, and Andy Warhol, among many others, the exhibition examines the many contexts–personal, historical, anthropological, artistic, and even medical—in which photography has served over the years.
From Nov. 11 through Dec. 12, the gallery will feature Milt Hinton’s Jazz Photographs: Classics & Works in Color, curated by David Berger and Holly Maxson. The exhibition is in collaboration with the Milt Hinton Jazz Perspectives Concert Series at Baruch, currently celebrating its 20th anniversary. In his photos, Hinton–a well-known bassist who ran a jazz workshop at Baruch for many years—chronicled fellow musicians at work and at play. The show, the first to feature a selection of Hinton’s color work, features highlights from his 50-year archive, including photographs of many jazz greats.
Says Weissman School Dean Jeffrey Peck of the Hinton show, “In his long career as one of the preeminent bassists in jazz, Milt Hinton worked with practically every major figure in the music world. As a member of the Weissman faculty, he put his extraordinary talents at the service of our students, and he is the namesake of our jazz series, which is now about to enter its third decade. The Mishkin Gallery is privileged to be able to present his photographic work. It is a remarkable body of work in its own right and offers a unique perspective on the era in which he lived.”
—Marina Zogbi
The Mishkin Gallery, located on the ground floor of the College’s Administrative Center at 135 East 22nd Street, boasts a permanent collection of over 300 artworks from the 20th century. The gallery is free and open to the public Monday through Friday, noon to 5 pm, and Thursday, noon to 7 pm. Please note, however, that the gallery schedule reflects the College academic calendar. Call 646-660-6652 to verify the times and dates of current and upcoming exhibitions.