Alec Soth, American (b. 1969), Adelyn, Ash Wednesday, New Orleans, Louisiana, (2000) chromogenic print, Lent by the Minneapolis Institute of Art, The Alfred and Ingrid Lenz Harrison Fund.
Alec Soth: Sleeping by the Mississippi
May 9 - September 1, 2019
Minnesota artist Alec Soth is one of the most celebrated, awarded, and acclaimed photographers working today. His award-winning book and photography series, Sleeping by the Mississippi, explores the landscape of the Mississippi River and people living along its banks. This exhibition features a selection of 21 large-scale photographs from this captivating series, including images from the upper Mississippi River valley down the Mississippi Delta.
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Dual Opening Reception
Thursday, May 9, 2019, 5:00-7:00PM
Come celebrate the opening of two exhibitions, Alec Soth: Sleeping by the Mississippi and Maarten Platje: The Early History of the U.S. Navy. There will be passed hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar.
Free for members and students, others $10
Alec Soth: From Here to There
Thursday, May 30, 2019, 6:00-7:00PM
Join photographer Alec Soth as he leads a discussion on his work. Soth will discuss his work in the exhibition Sleeping by the Mississppi as well as other work in relation to his overall evolution as an artist.
The event is free thanks to the generous support of Ernest and Sally Micek in memory of W.B. "Bill" Gautch.
Registration required by calling 507-474-6626 or emailing dcasey@mmam.org.
Sponsors
Exhibition Sponsor:
Dick Record, Mid-West Family
Media Sponsor:
This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts & cultural heritage fund.