August 24, 8 PM
Mary Ellen Mark – The World Observed
Mary Ellen Mark is one of the most respected and loved documentary photographers in the world. Her photographs of world cultures, subcultures, and personalities are landmarks in the field.
Mark has achieved worldwide visibility through her numerous photo-essays and portraits in magazines such as The New Yorker, New York Times Magazine, Harper’s Bazaar, and Rolling Stone. Mary Ellen, a socially committed photographer, who continues to make images of passion and integrity, has been the recipient of numerous awards, including the Cornell Capa Award and a Guggenheim Fellowship. Mary Ellen has published eighteen books including the most recent Prom (2012). Marianne Boesky gallery in NYC represents her work.
maryellenmark.com