9.29.2011

DIANE ARBUS and MARVIN ISRAEL: Original 1970 Audio Slide Presentation + Screening

Marvin Israel and Diane Arbus photographed at her
1971 master class by her student Cosmos Sarchiapone



An Evening With
DIANE ARBUS AND MARVIN ISRAEL


+ + +

A SLIDE SHOW AND TALK BY DIANE ARBUS
and a screening of
WHO IS MARVIN ISRAEL?

The SLIDE SHOW AND TALK BY DIANE ARBUS is an original audio recording of a 1970 slide presentation by Diane Arbus in which she speaks about photography using her own work and other photographs, snapshots and clippings from her collection. Compiled and edited by Neil Selkirk, Doon Arbus and Adam Shott.

WHO IS MARVIN ISRAEL? is a short documentary on the life, work, and world of the enigmatic Marvin Israel (1924-1984), artist, designer, art director, and teacher. Israel's influence on Diane Arbus, Richard Avedon, Lee Friedlander, and many others is explored in the words of those who knew him. Directed by Neil Selkirk.

SVA Theatre
333 W 23 ST (8th x 9th)
Thursday October 6th 7:30 PM
Free Admission

Celebrating the release of Diane Arbus: A Chronology and the newly reissued Diane Arbus: An Aperture Monograph and Untitled: Diane Arbus, books will be available for purchase at a reception following the screening.

6 comments:

Pierre BOYER said...

Great...

Pierre

Joanna Black said...

I really enjoyed watching "Who is Marvin Israel", this will be some show and if only I had super flying powers like superman!

Rikki R. said...

Sounds like the makings of a fascinating evening...there was quite a bit about Marvin in the Revelations Catalogue...an intense relationship..Thank you Elizabeth....will look forward it!

Lydia Panas said...

Sounds really interesting.

Anonymous said...

This most certainly is an evening not to be missed.....I will relish such a treat!

Sergio DS said...

Dispone usted de una mención especial en mi blog, muy merecida.
Saludos cordiales.
:)