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Dancing Atoms

Barbara Morgan Photographs

Dates:
March 6, 2020–January 4, 2021
Location:
Appleby Foundation Exhibition Hall

Barbara Morgan, a founding member of the Aperture Foundation, earned a reputation as a Modernist. Much of her work involves dance, photomontage, and a desire to capture motion. She often would design her images so that the figure was shown against neutral or blank backgrounds that heightened the energy of the motion.  As proven in Morgan’s photographs, the exploration of movement is a theme that countless photographers have been drawn to in the past.  Capturing the beauty and effort of kinetic energy on film takes not only a keen photographic eye, but, more importantly, an understanding of the science that creates such action. Morgan was one such photographer.  Her legacy of observing life in relation to “dancing atoms” is forever preserved on film and on paper, providing a glimpse into her world of photography, painting, light, and modern dance.

This exhibition is organized by the Syracuse University Art Galleries.

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Tuesday, Feb 25, 2020

Cunningham

“What Kovgan’s utterly transporting film does, through a thoughtful and dynamic combination of curated material and new performances, is radiate the rapturous power of dance.”

Morgan Warhol Exhibition Postcard Front

Thursday, Mar 5, 2020

Special Preview

Individual level Members and above are invited to a special preview of Dancing Atoms: Barbara Morgan Photographs and Andy Warhol: Silver Clouds. Director’s Forum and

Friday, Mar 6, 2020

Dancing Atoms: Barbara Morgan Photographs

Today’s Art Break is led by Hilary Schroeder, assistant curator.

Saturday, Mar 14, 2020

Dancing Atoms: Barbara Morgan Photographs

Today’s public tour is led by Lin Andrews, master docent.

Wednesday, Apr 1, 2020

Conversation with the Curator: Dancing Atoms – VIRTUAL

Join us for a virtual conversation with Assistant Curator Hilary Schroeder, who will discuss the recently opened exhibitions Dancing Atoms, Andy Warhol: Silver Clouds, and Reverberations.

Saturday, Apr 4, 2020

Baby & Me – POSTPONED

Today’s program has been postponed. Discovering Art This month we’ll visit works in our Collections and special exhibitions to explore the elements of art and

Saturday, Apr 11, 2020

Dancing Atoms: Barbara Morgan Photographs – CANCELLED

Today’s program has been cancelled. Today’s public tour is led by a Museum docent.

Wednesday, Apr 22, 2020

Dancing Atoms: Barbara Morgan Photographs – POSTPONED

Today’s program has been postponed. Today’s program is led by Doris Potash, master docent and Leslie Myers, dancer.

Sunday, Apr 26, 2020

Intersections – CANCELLED

Today’s program has been cancelled. Don’t miss this annual collaborative program! Asheville School current students and alumni activate the Museum’s galleries with original dance, music,

Saturday, May 9, 2020

Family Art Party – POSTPONED

Today’s program has been postponed. Join the Education staff for an afternoon of hands-on fun.

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Selected works from the exhibition

Martha Graham: Frontier
Barbara Morgan, Martha Graham: Frontier
Martha Graham: Lamentation
Barbara Morgan, Martha Graham: Lamentation

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