Tag: wedding

Richard Avedon at Pace Gallery

Commissioned by Harper’s Bazaar in 1961, Richard Avedon photographed over thirty weddings at New York City’s Town Hall, recording hopeful beginnings. These images became the opening photos in his 1964 collaboration with James Baldwin, ‘Nothing Personal,’ a photographic portrait of the USA in which joy gives way to darker social realities. Now on view at Pace Gallery, the series is stunningly relevant to contemporary life. (On view at Pace Gallery’s 24th Street location through Jan 13th).

Richard Avedon, Wedding of Mr and Mrs Joseph Sacca, City Hall, New York City, May 6, 1961, vintage gelatin silver print, image: 16 x 15 ¾ inches.

I Do, I Do at Ricco Maresca Gallery

A display of one hundred wedding photos from various photo studios in Wisconsin in the late 1800s at Ricco Maresca Gallery is a fascinating look into past dress and conventions. While most couples stare stoically ahead, betraying no hint of happiness, this groom and bride – decked out in abundant flowers – charm with their hesitant smiles. (On view in Chelsea through Sept 19th).

One of a collection of 100 unique vintage gelatin silver and albumen cabinet cards, all from various towns and cities in Wisconsin, approx. 6 x 4.5 inches, ca 1875 – 1895.