Emma Dexter, Senior Curator at the Tate Modern in London, was a co-curator of the first major photography exhibition at the Tate Modern, Cruel and Tender: The Real in the 20th Century Photograph (2003). The title comes from a phrase once used by a critic to describe the work of Walker Evans--"tender cruelty"--and refers to work that attempts to depict reality objectively while still revealing compassion for its subject. The exhibition features works by over twenty artists, including Diane Arbus, Philip-Lorca diCorcia, William Eggleston, Walker Evans, Robert Frank, Andreas Gursky, August Sander, Stephen Shore, Thomas Struth, and Garry Winogrand.

In 2001, Dexter was also part of the curatorial team that presented the Tate Modern's first temporary exhibition, Century City. This year she curated the museum's major Frida Kahlo exhibition, which opened June 9, 2005 and will close October 9, 2005.

Prior to her current role at the Tate Modern, Dexter was Director of Exhibitions at ICA, London, 1992 - 1999, Deputy Director 1990 -1992. She also served as Director of Chisenhale Gallery, London 1987 - 90. During this period in her career Dexter earned a reputation for spotting new talent. She was responsible for numerous exhibitions that gave many artists their first London/UK shows.

Sponsored by Charlotte and Jim Dixon, ART PAPERS, and Photo Forum, a support group of the High Museum of Art

Please note that this event has been rescheduled from October 25.

Anthony Edgeworth's elegant photography has received awards for excellence for more than twenty years. His photographs have appeared in Esquire, Town & Country, Fortune, Travel & Leisure Golf, New York, Money, and New York Times Magazine, among others. He has created advertising campaigns for such diverse clients as Mobil, deBeers, Citicorp, Ralph Lauren, Amtrack and the U.S. Marine Corps. He has produced stunning photographs for six books: The Guards, The Marines, Brandywine, The Institute, Legendary Golf Clubs of Scotland, England Wales and Ireland and his newest book, Legendary Golf Clubs of the American East.

The collections of Erik Schneider and Arnall Golden Gregory will be featured in a special Collector's Seminar on Saturday, October 15. Erik Schneider, an Atlanta CPA turned photography aficionado, is the founder of Context Art Projects and the enthusiastic collector of one of Atlanta's most unique contemporary photography collections. AGG's art collection--recognized by Art & Auction magazine as one of the top 50 corporate art collections in the U.S.--is a broad-based and ambitious selection of photographs, both European and American, dating from 1915 to the present.

A morning discussion will cover collecting photography and the factors that motivate private and corporate collecting. It will be followed by lunch and a tour of both collections. The home of Erik Schneider and Bryan Schellinger will feature a special exhibit of works chosen by curator Ben Apfelbaum.

Sponsored by Arnall Golden Gregory

"ON-OFF" - Historic and contemporary films on light and its absence: dawn and dusk, clear skies and clouds, flicker films, fireflies, and "mothlight."


Lis of films:
For the Birds (Keith Sanborn, 2000), digital video, black & white, sound, 8 minutes
Lemon (Hollis Frampton, 1969), 16mm, color, silent, 8 minutes
There Is Only Light (Matt Hulse, 2004), digital video, black & white, sound, 4 minutes
Mothlight (Stan Brakhage, 1963), 16mm, color, silent, 4 minutes
Seven Days (Chris Welsby, 1974), 16mm, color, sound, 20 minutes
Lachrymae (Brian Frye, 2000), 16mm, color, silent, 3 minutes
Morse Code (Klara Hobza, 2004), digital video, color, sound, 2 minutes
The Flicker (Tony Conrad, 1966), 16mm, black & white, sound on tape, 30 minutes