The International Photography Hall of Fame and Museum will open its upcoming exhibition, Portrait/Process, on 19th June. Running until 28th September, the exhibition appeals to the voyeur in all of us while exploring the various genres of photographic portraits. Providing a historical perspective on the portrait from the daguerreotype to the smartphone, Portrait/Process is divided into sections exploring the various portrait forms such as the environmental portrait, the self-portrait, the vernacular portrait and the historical portrait. The Opening Reception for the Portrait/Process exhibition will take place on Thursday evening, June 19, 2014 from 6:00 until 9:00 pm. This reception is free and open to the public. The International Photography Hall of Fame and Museum is located at 3415 Olive Street St. Louis, MO 63103.

Press Release

INTERNATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM ANNOUNCES PORTRAIT/PROCESS EXHIBITION OPENING JUNE 19, 2014

St. Louis (JUNE 11, 2014) – The International Photography Hall of Fame and Museum is pleased to announce it will open its upcoming exhibition on Thursday, June 19, 2014:

Portrait/Process

June 19, 2014 – September 28, 2014

From people watching to storytelling, Portrait/Process appeals to the voyeur in all of us while exploring the various genres of photographic portraits.

The Portrait/Process exhibition examines approaches in contemporary photography, and provides a historical perspective on the portrait from the daguerreotype to the smartphone.

The exhibition is divided into sections exploring the various portrait forms such as the environmental portrait, the self-portrait, the vernacular portrait and the historical portrait. The photographs illustrate how various processes facilitate the intent, concept, and expression of the artist.   

In addition to the works by contemporary American artists and photographers, the exhibition includes iconic images from several area collections and the International Photography Hall of Fame and Museum’s collection, as well as an amazing selection of daguerreotypes from a single St. Louis collector. The Portrait/Process exhibition was curated by Ellen Curlee.

The International Photography Hall of Fame is grateful to the St. Louis collectors and companies who have agreed to lend their collections for this exhibition, and extends its sincere thanks for the kind cooperation of all of the artists featured, who have graciously lent their work to this upcoming exhibition.

The Opening Reception for the Portrait/Process exhibition will take place on Thursday evening, June 19, 2014 from 6:00 until 9:00 pm. This reception is free and open to the public. IPHF will also host a private “Press Preview” event for the media on Thursday afternoon between 2-4pm.

Regular admission to the International Photography Hall of Fame and Museum is $5.00 for Adults and $3.00 for Seniors and Students with a valid ID. Children under 18 and IPHF Members always have FREE admission.

In conjunction with First Fridays in Grand Center, the IPHF will host free admission and extended hours for First Fridays only.

For more information about the upcoming opening of the Portrait/Process exhibition or the International Photography Hall of Fame and Museum, please contact the Museum at 314-535-1999 or visit the website at www.iphf.org.

About IPHF

The International Photography Hall of Fame and Museum is the only non-profit organization in the world whose purpose is to celebrate the achievements of the inventors, pioneers, and pivotal artists throughout the history of photography.

The IPHF has preserved the art of photography and its contribution to modern civilization since 1965, and is the proud home to over 6,000 historical cameras and 30,000 images. The IPHF is located in the Grand Center Arts District in St. Louis, Missouri. For more information, please visit www.iphf.org.

International Photography Hall of Fame and Museum

3415 Olive Street St. Louis, MO 63103

314-535-1999

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