Masters of the camera showcased in Hindman Photographs sale, May 2

Peter Beard, ‘Tiva Dry River @ Kathemula in Tsavo North, 1965,’ estimated at $10,000-$15,000. Image courtesy of Hindman
Peter Beard, ‘Tiva Dry River @ Kathemula in Tsavo North, 1965,’ estimated at $10,000-$15,000. Image courtesy of Hindman
Peter Beard, ‘Tiva Dry River @ Kathemula in Tsavo North, 1965,’ estimated at $10,000-$15,000. Image courtesy of Hindman

CHICAGO – Hindman’s Tuesday, May 2 Photographs auction features a wide range of works from its beginnings in the 19th century to contemporary works of art. With the recent celebration of Earth Day in mind, the sale includes a selection of works with a strong environmental focus by artists such as Peter Beard, Edward Burtynsky, Michel Ghatan and Sebastiao Salgado. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Nelson-Atkins presents ‘Art of Illusion: Photography and Perceptual Play’

Abelardo Morell, American (b. Cuba, 1948). ‘Camera Obscura Image of Manhattan View Looking South in Large Room,’ 1996. Gelatin silver print, 18 by 22 ½ inches. Gift of Hallmark Cards, Inc., 2005.27.4060.
Abelardo Morell, American (b. Cuba, 1948). ‘Camera Obscura Image of Manhattan View Looking South in Large Room,’ 1996. Gelatin silver print, 18 by 22 ½ inches. Gift of Hallmark Cards, Inc., 2005.27.4060.
Abelardo Morell, American (b. Cuba, 1948). ‘Camera Obscura Image of Manhattan View Looking South in Large Room,’ 1996. Gelatin silver print, 18 by 22 ½ inches. Gift of Hallmark Cards, Inc., 2005.27.4060.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Does photography accurately reflect the things we see? Or does it merely present illusions? Those are the central questions explored in an exhibition at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City. Art of Illusion: Photography and Perceptual Play, curated by April Watson, is comprised of more than 50 photographs from the museum’s permanent collection, many of them recent acquisitions and never before on view. The exhibition opened October 22 and continues through April 25, 2022.

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