Exhibit: Elliott Erwitt at the Weinstein Gallery in South Minneapolis

I went to see the Elliott Erwitt exhibit at the Weinstein Gallery in South Minneapolis. It's free and it was incredible! There were three photographs of Marilyn Monroe, one of Che Guevara, several other well known names, as well as generally beautiful black and white work. In addition to Elliott Erwitt's work, there was an Annie Leibowitz and two of Alec Soth's photographs, which some of you will remember from the Walker Exhibit. It was a wonderful photographic experience that I would recommend. But hurry, it ends January 9th!
~Heidi

This (below) was one of my favorite photos of Erwin's: Valencia, Spain 1952

Elliott Erwitt - Marilyn Monroe

Marilyn Monroe, New York City, USA, 1956

Gelatin silver print
20 x 24 inches

December Photogroup - Minneapolis Photo Center

Minneapolis Photo Center. This was the meeting location of our December photo group. The building was an old warehouse like structure in Northeast Minneapolis. We had a tour of the Center from a very informative volunteer. There are dark rooms, film equipment for enlargements, small and large printing, iMac computers with full Adobe software packages, equipment rental, a photography book library with vintage collections, studio space, and impressive exhibits to explore.

The Mpls Photo Center offer memberships to purchase for use of all of their equipment and perks. They have a monthly photo group called the F-stops led by local photographer Tom Arndt that costs about $5 per group session for food, space use, etc. There are also classes and workshops offered through the Center.

The experience left us with a wealth of information and we even got to see a photographer setting up for a photo shoot. It was a very informative, inspiring, fun visit. We would like to go back again sometime in the New Year.

~Heidi