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True to the Eyes

The Howard and Carole Tanenbaum Photography Collection
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True to the Eyes is a lavish catalogue showcasing over 200 photographs from the exceptional collection of Howard and Carole Tanenbaum. Spanning the entire history of photography, the book presents works from anonymous 19th century daguerreotypes to iconic 20th century images by artists such as Brassaï and Diane Arbus, alongside contemporary photographers like Edward Burtynsky and Jim Goldberg. Featuring rich illustrations, interviews with the collectors, and insightful essays, it offers a deeply personal and socially conscious exploration of photographic art.
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This beautifully curated volume will appeal to photography enthusiasts, art historians, collectors, and anyone interested in the evolution of photographic practice and its social impact.

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This catalogue presents more than 200 photographs from the eclectic and exceptional collection of Howard and Carole Tanenbaum.

Spanning the history of the medium, this richly illustrated book reveals a deeply personal and socially aware approach to collecting, ranging from anonymous 19th century daguerreotypes to iconic works from the 20th century.

This catalogue, published in conjunction with an accompanying exhibition at the Ryerson Image Centre in Toronto, Canada, presents a selection of more than 200 photographs from the eclectic collection of Howard and Carole Tanenbaum. This richly illustrated book includes an interview with the collectors and essays exploring their deeply personal and socially aware approach to collecting.

True to the Eyes highlights a range of photographic practice, from anonymous 19th century daguerreotypes, tintypes and albums to iconic works by Brassaï, Diane Arbus, as well as more recent photography by Edward Burtynsky and Jim Goldberg.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9783777432038

Publisher: Hirmer Verlag

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 14 March 2019

Country: Germany

Imprint: Hirmer Verlag

Illustration: 200 Illustrations, color

Contributors:

  • Edited by Gaëlle Morel

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 241.0mm

Height: 279.0mm

Weight: 1420g

Pages: 224

About the Author

Gaëlle Morel is the exhibitions curator at the Ryerson Image Centre.

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