Dates: November 15 to December 21, 2024
Place: Pace Gallery, 508 W 25th Street, New York, NY
Pace Gallery in New York will host Irving Penn: Kinship Tiesan exhibition curated by artist Hank Willis Thomas that celebrates the extraordinary career of legendary photographer Irving Penn. The exhibition, which will run from November 15 to December 21, 2024, offers an up-close look at Payne’s timeless work, curated and contextualized by Thomas to highlight the universal humanity that runs through Payne’s work.
Irving Penn: Master of the Lens
Known for his transformative contributions to fashion photography, portraiture, and still life, Irving Penn (1917-2009) left an enduring legacy throughout his 70-year career. his job is to Fashion Redefining the visual narrative of the post-war era, showcasing innovation and technical brilliance. Beyond the magazine pages, Payne pioneered darkroom methods, particularly via platinum-palladium printing, to create works that exude richness and depth.
This exhibition showcases Payne’s global travels and intimate portraits, including his photographs The world in a small room series, at its core. The works, created during Payne’s travels in places such as Cusco, Morocco and New Guinea, provide a window into his approach to using a portable studio to create portraits imbued with dignity and authenticity.
Hank Willis Thomas: Curating through Connections
Known for his multidisciplinary work that questions perspective and framework, Thomas brings a fresh curatorial perspective to Payne’s work. Inspired by Payne’s ability to capture the essence of his subjects in a single frame, Thomas placed the photographs in a star-shaped installation. This innovative structure echoes Payne’s use of simple plywood studio corners and invites viewers into a shared space of connection.
Thomas’s curatorial statement emphasizes Payne’s ability to elevate the ordinary:
“In Payne’s work, I see a deep respect for the overlooked and the ordinary. By juxtaposing these images, I wanted to emphasize how Payne’s meticulous attention to detail can elevate the ordinary into the extraordinary.
Exhibition Highlights
- Portraits and Fashion: From Payne’s iconic images of cultural figures to his still lifes of everyday objects, the exhibition comprehensively showcases the range of his art.
- innovative presentation: Thomas’s installation encourages viewers to engage with Payne’s work in an immersive, experiential way that bridges the gap between subject and observer.
- general theme: Payne’s photographic pairings reflect a transcendent kinship across cultures, eras, and subjects.
A broader artistic context
concurrent with kinshipThomas’ own solo exhibition, soul kinshipto be exhibited at Pace London Gallery. A retrospective exhibition of Penn’s work, organized by the Metropolitan Museum of Art in partnership with the Irving Penn Foundation, will also open in Spain on November 23, 2024. An ongoing conversation of influence in the arts.
About Pace Gallery
Since its founding in 1960, Pace Gallery has become a beacon for modern and contemporary art. With locations across New York, London, Hong Kong and Tokyo, the gallery fosters connections between audiences and groundbreaking artists. Pace’s commitment to artists is reflected in its dynamic programming, including exhibitions, public facilities, and scholarly publications.
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Irving Penn: Kinship Ties Pace Gallery, New York (November 15-December 21, 2024) presents the iconic photography of Irving Penn, curated by Hank Willis Thomas. The exhibition explores themes of connection and humanity through innovative installations that echo Penn’s portable studio. Payne’s celebrated career in fashion, portraiture and travel is highlighted with concurrent exhibitions in London and Spain.
Label: Irving Penn, Hank Willis Thomas, Pace Gallery, New York Art Show, Photography, Fashion Photography, Portraits, Platinum and Palladium Prints, The World in a Small Room, Contemporary Art
