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ALLEN LAMBERT GALLERIA, BCE PLACE
THE CELEBRITY PERSONA: THE BLACK STAR COLLECTION AT RYERSON UNIVERSITY
APR 30 - MAY 25
OPENING MAY 2, 6 - 8PM
The Celebrity Persona explores the notion of
the
constructed portrait using photographs from
Ryerson’s Black
Star Historical Black & White Photography
Collection. The
digitally reproduced photographs in the exhibition
speak to the
concept of the constructed nature of photographic
portrayal
while paying particular attention to the staged
celebrity
persona, as well as to the less controlled moments
captured
by the camera which provide insight into an
individual’s
personality and character.
The concept of the unmediated image has been
fundamental
to photojournalism since its early beginnings;
through it news
is conveyed in a way that would not be possible
through the
written word. By delving into areas such as
politics, science,
music, religion and the arts, and in keeping with the
character
of the collection, The Celebrity Persona
proposes to
examine portraiture from the photojournalistic
perspective.
Curated by Valérie Boileau-Matteau.
181 Bay Street, Toronto M5J 2T3 MapQuest
Public Venue, Downtown
Wheelchair access
Mon - Sun 8am - 10pm
T 416 777 6496
W venue website
E vboileau@ryerson.ca
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Dan J McCoy, Ryerson's Black Star Collection
Shirley Maclaine
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