Jan-Aug 2010 - Snite Museum of Art - University of Notre Dame

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William McGraw Photography
Collection Gift
Thanks to a generous gift by Dr. William McGraw ’65
of Indianapolis, the photography collection has been
made stronger. Dr. McGraw has donated his entire
collection of contemporary photography to the Museum.
The 49 pieces represent some of the most important
artists of the recent period, including Sally Mann,
Shelby Lee Adams, Robert and Shana ParkeHarrison,
Richard Misrach, Terry Evans, Abelardo Morrell, and
Michael Kenna. Many of the artists are new to the
collection, such as Keith Carter, James Fee, and Rocky
Schenck. A few images are by photographers already in
the collection, but there is no duplication; styles range
from straight documentation to surrealism. A welcome
addition is a large early photograph by Notre Dame art
professor Martina Lopez.
The Museum is planning a future exhibit of the
entire collection.
Brothers Praying, 1993 (opposite page, above)
Shelby Lee Adams
American, born 1950
gelatin silver print
18 x 14.75 inches (45.7 x 37.5 cm.)
Gift of Dr. William McGraw ’65
2009.047.028
New Mothers, 1989 (opposite page, below)
Sally Mann
American, born 1951
gelatin silver print
8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm.)
Gift of Dr. William McGraw ’65
2009.047.008
Reclamation, 2003
Robert and Shana ParkeHarrison
Americans, Robert born 1968, Shana born 1964
photogravure
18 x 21 inches (47.5 x 53.3 cm.)
Gift of Dr. William McGraw ’65
2009.047.041
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