ESTHER BUBLEY

May 12 – July 2, Stephen Cohen Gallery

Opening Reception To Be Held Thursday, May 12 From 7 – 9PM

WHAT: Stephen Cohen Gallery announces an exhibition of black and white images created by one of the true pioneers of photojournalism, Esther Bubley, which will take place May 12 – July 2. In looking at the breadth of her long career as a photojournalist, one cannot escape the fact that she worked very well with people — putting their humanity front and center — whether it was a soldier sleeping in a bus station waiting to return home or workers repairing the Brooklyn Bridge. Bubley, a protégé of legendary Roy Stryker, worked with him on his ongoing document of American life, a project which he started at the FSA, moved to the Office of War Information (OWI) and continued after the war under the auspices of the Standard Oil of New Jersey (SONJ). Notable among the SONJ stories are two Bubley projects, the 1945 portrayal of the oil town Tomball, Texas and the 1947 “Bus Story” which explored the role of long-distance bus travel in rapidly-changing American life. Images from these stories are included in this exhibition along with other significant work from from the 40s and early ‘50s.

WHEN: Opening Reception

Thursday, May 12

7 – 9PM

WHERE: Stephen Cohen Gallery

7358 Beverly Blvd.

Los Angeles, CA

INFO: For additional information on the exhibition, please call 323.937.5525 or visit www.stephencohengallery.com. Regular hours of operation following the opening reception are Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and by appointment

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The Stephen Cohen Gallery was opened in 1992 and moved to its present location in 1995. Since its inception, the Gallery has exhibited vintage and contemporary photography and photo-based art from the United States, Europe and South America. As host gallery for photo l.a., artLA, photo san francisco and photo new york, the gallery has helped to expand the awareness of photography as an art form to be appreciated by experienced art collectors and enthusiasts.

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Posted at 7:00:00 PM by Don