Re: [Leica] Walker Evans

[Doug Cooper <visigoth@echonyc.com>]

Mitch wrote:

>Perhaps it would be more interesting to have a much more imaginatively
organized show, by presenting documents and prints of other photographers
of the period to create a context for the small Walker Evans prints.


Actually, they did do just that, but you may have missed it:  it was
outside of the exhibition proper.  They had prints by everyone from Atget
to Arbus, explaining the relation to Evans' work.

It's true, a massive show of tiny prints is a difficult business.  But
there's no way around it, if you want an historically rigorous and
complete account.

I wouldn't go to this show unless you're in the mood to concentrate
fiercely.  (Again, I found it deeply affecting.)


Douglas Cooper