Half King Photography Series - Van Lenten & Price

Curated by Van Lenten & Price

© Diana Markosian. Chechen dancers backstage at a concert hall in the Chechen capital, Grozny. A suicide bomb attack at the concert hall in 2009 killed five people. Diana’s story, which ran on Foto8, the London gallery web site, looks at women and girls growing up in a Chechnya that imposes an ever-stricter Islamic culture on its people. This is the body of work we’re exhibiting at The Half King come September—and we’re delighted that Diana will be with us opening night for a discussion.

© Diana Markosian. Chechen dancers backstage at a concert hall in the Chechen capital, Grozny. A suicide bomb attack at the concert hall in 2009 killed five people.

Diana’s story, which ran on Foto8, the London gallery web site, looks at women and girls growing up in a Chechnya that imposes an ever-stricter Islamic culture on its people. This is the body of work we’re exhibiting at The Half King come September—and we’re delighted that Diana will be with us opening night for a discussion.

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Lisa Wiltse “Mennonites”

Lisa Wiltse’s beautiful images of a Mennonite community in Bolivia will be on view starting today at The Half King. There is an artist’s reception this evening at 7:30 p.m and the show will run May 15, 2012 - July 9, 2012.

On May 15th, Lisa Wiltse’s photo exhibit of the Mennonites of Manitoba, Bolivia, will open at The Half King. Shot in December, 2009 on the very heels of the rapes scandal that horrified so many, “Bolivian Mennonites” looks at how an extremely insular, conservative society engenders, and turns away from its own demons.

For more info visit The Half King photography series site.

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Mother Jones has run an essay on Half King exhibitor Karen Mirzoyan’s three-year project about how the territories of the Caucasus are trying to become nations. To click through it reminds us how much humanity and transparency Karen brings to his projects—he doesn’t only photograph subjects, he shares his own stories with them, he sketches the ones who don’t want to be photographed, and he lets us read journal entries from his time there.

Mother Jones has run an essay on Half King exhibitor Karen Mirzoyan’s three-year project about how the territories of the Caucasus are trying to become nations. To click through it reminds us how much humanity and transparency Karen brings to his projects—he doesn’t only photograph subjects, he shares his own stories with them, he sketches the ones who don’t want to be photographed, and he lets us read journal entries from his time there.

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Lisa Wiltse: Bolivian Mennonites


May 15, 2012 - July 9, 2012
Artist’s reception: Tuesday, May 15, 2012, 7:30 p.m.

At the airport on the way to La Paz, I read an article about the rapes and was determined to go to Manitoba, where the tragedy occurred. I wanted to find out how an isolated culture would deal with such an incident, especially when the rapes were by members of their own community.
- Lisa Wiltse

New York, NY—On May 15th, Lisa Wiltse’s photo exhibit of the Mennonites of Manitoba, Bolivia, will open at The Half King. Shot in December, 2009 on the very heels of the rapes scandal that horrified so many, “Bolivian Mennonites” looks at how an extremely insular, conservative society engenders, and turns away from, its own demons.

On opening night, Lisa and Anna Van Lenten, co-curator of The Half King’s photography series, will moderate a slideshow and discussion of Lisa’s work.

“The fascinating thing for me about Lisa’s Mennonites project is how it works on two levels,” says curator Anna Van Lenten. “On its own, it’s comprised of a set of endlessly compelling photos. But the images also resonate with the story behind them: serial rape crimes in what is meant to be a pure society. Her pictures are by turns contained and awkward, beautiful and off-kilter, straightforward and ominous.”

The Half King Photography Series is dedicated to showing exceptional documentary photography. In tandem with its reading series, it fosters a dialog between photographers and writers that underscores the importance of their relationship. Co-curating its photography series are James Price, photo editor at Newsweek, and Anna Van Lenten, writer and editor.

Lisa Wiltse was born in Connecticut and graduated from the Art Institute of Boston with a BFA in photography. From 2004-08 she worked as a staff photographer for the Sydney Morning Herald. In 2009 she moved to La Paz, Bolivia to pursue freelance work. She has traveled extensively, documenting everyday life in marginalized communities in such places as Bangladesh, Uganda, Philippines, Bolivia, New Zealand, and the U.S. Currently based in NYC, she is a contributor with Getty Reportage. “Bolivian Mennonites” is the first showing of this project in the U.S.

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Tamas Dezso, Half King photography exhibitor and winner of Daylight’s 2011 Photo Awards Project Prize Recipient, interviewed in Daylight here. Love his take: “For example, I met István, the lieutenant colonel [in the photo above], at the unveiling of a military monument. He was doing the military honours at the ceremonial event. To me his character symbolises the anachronistic power or rather infirmity of Hungarian military presence with his uniform projecting a theatrical appearance, giving the impression of a prop.”

Tamas Dezso, Half King photography exhibitor and winner of Daylight’s 2011 Photo Awards Project Prize Recipient, interviewed in Daylight here.

Love his take: “For example, I met István, the lieutenant colonel [in the photo above], at the unveiling of a military monument. He was doing the military honours at the ceremonial event. To me his character symbolises the anachronistic power or rather infirmity of Hungarian military presence with his uniform projecting a theatrical appearance, giving the impression of a prop.”

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PHOTOGRAPHY BY BRUCE MACCALLUM ON EXHIBIT AT THE HALF KING MARCH 20, 2012 - MAY 14, 2012I was a student at the University of Miami, doing work study at the school paper to get by. I heard about Woodstock and told my editor, ‘I’ll cover it for the paper.’ I had a limited budget and limited rolls of film, so I concentrated on Jimi and others I hadn’t shot before. ~ Bruce MacCallum Caption above: November, 1969. Mick Jagger, West Palm Beach Music & Art Festival. Mick as the Devil, prancing everywhere. ~ August, 1970. Jim Morrison, Dade County Courthouse, Miami, FL Jim was on trial for indecent exposure at a 1969 concert. I shot this in the hallway next to the men’s room where we were taking a break, having a smoke. Jim’s interest in freedom of expression seemed more on his mind than what was swirling around the courtroom. I hung out with him and the Doors for a few days. I do not remember talking about the trial—just about music. ~ 1969, Sly & The Family Stone at the University of Miami. This was an outdoor setting-smaller and more intimate than most other venues. Sly was truly alive—standing, screaming, going at it, working the crowd, at his peak. ~ July, 1969. Janis Joplin, Atlanta Pop Festival. Having met and shot Janis before, this was the first time I saw her so relaxed and happy. She was sitting on the steps of her camper with Al Kooper. We all began talking and I asked if I could shoot them together. That led to a few single shots of Janis. She was excited about the groups that were going to be performing. We hung out ‘till she had to go to a rehearsal or a sound check. ~ August, 1969. CSN&Y, Woodstock. Neil Young had just joined the group and this was their second time playing together in public (the first was the night before in Chicago with Joni Mitchell as their opening act). Very good nervous energy—total hush from the crowd as they began. “This is only the second time we’ve performed in front of people. We’re scared shitless,” is what they said. ~ August, 1969. Joan Baez, Woodstock. Peace and tranquility…just so beautiful. ~ August, 1969. Joe Cocker, Woodstock. In his prime and so focused. ~ August, 1969. Jimi Hendrix, Woodstock. Early morning and he closed it all down-the reason I was there. ~ November, 1969. Keith Richards & Charlie Watts, West Palm Beach Music & Art Festival. This was when Mick Taylor was lead guitar with Keith, plus Bill Wyman-the Rolling Stones at their best, so tight together. The group was not the same after Mick Taylor left (my opinion). ~ January, 1974. Bob Dylan & The Band Tour. The Hollywood Sportatorium was an outdoor concert venue; this was a stage in the middle somewhere. Just standing in the dirt getting as close as we could. The crowd was reflected in Dylan’s glasses. General admission: $9.50! ~ August, 1969. Grace Slick at Atlantic City Pop Festival.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY BRUCE MACCALLUM ON EXHIBIT AT THE HALF KING MARCH 20, 2012 - MAY 14, 2012

I was a student at the University of Miami, doing work study at the school paper to get by. I heard about Woodstock and told my editor, ‘I’ll cover it for the paper.’ I had a limited budget and limited rolls of film, so I concentrated on Jimi and others I hadn’t shot before.
~ Bruce MacCallum

Caption above: November, 1969. Mick Jagger, West Palm Beach Music & Art Festival. Mick as the Devil, prancing everywhere.

~ August, 1970. Jim Morrison, Dade County Courthouse, Miami, FL Jim was on trial for indecent exposure at a 1969 concert. I shot this in the hallway next to the men’s room where we were taking a break, having a smoke. Jim’s interest in freedom of expression seemed more on his mind than what was swirling around the courtroom. I hung out with him and the Doors for a few days. I do not remember talking about the trial—just about music.

~ 1969, Sly & The Family Stone at the University of Miami. This was an outdoor setting-smaller and more intimate than most other venues. Sly was truly alive—standing, screaming, going at it, working the crowd, at his peak.

~ July, 1969. Janis Joplin, Atlanta Pop Festival. Having met and shot Janis before, this was the first time I saw her so relaxed and happy. She was sitting on the steps of her camper with Al Kooper. We all began talking and I asked if I could shoot them together. That led to a few single shots of Janis. She was excited about the groups that were going to be performing. We hung out ‘till she had to go to a rehearsal or a sound check.

~ August, 1969. CSN&Y, Woodstock. Neil Young had just joined the group and this was their second time playing together in public (the first was the night before in Chicago with Joni Mitchell as their opening act). Very good nervous energy—total hush from the crowd as they began. “This is only the second time we’ve performed in front of people. We’re scared shitless,” is what they said.

~ August, 1969. Joan Baez, Woodstock. Peace and tranquility…just so beautiful.

~ August, 1969. Joe Cocker, Woodstock. In his prime and so focused.

~ August, 1969. Jimi Hendrix, Woodstock. Early morning and he closed it all down-the reason I was there.

~ November, 1969. Keith Richards & Charlie Watts, West Palm Beach Music & Art Festival. This was when Mick Taylor was lead guitar with Keith, plus Bill Wyman-the Rolling Stones at their best, so tight together. The group was not the same after Mick Taylor left (my opinion).

~ January, 1974. Bob Dylan & The Band Tour. The Hollywood Sportatorium was an outdoor concert venue; this was a stage in the middle somewhere. Just standing in the dirt getting as close as we could. The crowd was reflected in Dylan’s glasses. General admission: $9.50!

~ August, 1969. Grace Slick at Atlantic City Pop Festival.

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timelightbox: Bruce MacCallum recalls photographing Janis Joplin: Janis Joplin at Atlanta Pop. Having met and shot Janis at a few earlier concerts, it was the first time I saw her so relaxed and happy. I was with my editor Cyn Zarco and friend Jordon. Janis was sitting on the steps of her camper talking with Al Kooper. We all began talking and I asked if we could shoot them together. That led to a few single shots of Janis. She was happy and excited about the groups that were going to be performing. We hung out ‘till she had to go to a rehearsal or a sound check. On March 20th, MacCallum has a show opening at The Half King in New York of his photographs of rock icons. (read more here)

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Bruce MacCallum recalls photographing Janis Joplin:

Janis Joplin at Atlanta Pop. Having met and shot Janis at a few earlier concerts, it was the first time I saw her so relaxed and happy. I was with my editor Cyn Zarco and friend Jordon. Janis was sitting on the steps of her camper talking with Al Kooper. We all began talking and I asked if we could shoot them together. That led to a few single shots of Janis. She was happy and excited about the groups that were going to be performing. We hung out ‘till she had to go to a rehearsal or a sound check.

On March 20th, MacCallum has a show opening at The Half King in New York of his photographs of rock icons. (read more here)

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timelightbox: On March 20th, Bruce MacCallum’s photo exhibit of pop icons in the late ‘60s/early ‘70s will open at The Half King.The show is part of The Half King Photography Series, curated by Anna Van Lenten. Spanning 1969-1974, Sixties Pop Icons, Unseen reflects the pursuit by a young photographer, of, among others, Jimi, Joan, Janis, Grace, Mick, Keith, Jim, CSN&Y, Joe, and Sly. MacCallum recalls photographing Jim Morrison in August of 1970: Jim Morrison in the Dade County Courthouse, Miami, Florida. Jim was on trial for indecent exposure at a 1969 concert in Miami. There was no proof to back up the charges. I shot this in the hallway next to the men’s room where we were taking a break, having a smoke. Jim’s interest in rights and freedom of expression seemed more on his mind than what was swirling around the courtroom. I hung out with him and the Doors for a few days. I do not remember talking about the trial—just about music.  Don’t miss out — On opening night, Bruce and Sacha Lecca, senior photo editor at Rolling Stone, will moderate a slideshow and discussion of Bruce’s work.

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On March 20th, Bruce MacCallum’s photo exhibit of pop icons in the late ‘60s/early ‘70s will open at The Half King.The show is part of The Half King Photography Series, curated by Anna Van Lenten. Spanning 1969-1974, Sixties Pop Icons, Unseen reflects the pursuit by a young photographer, of, among others, Jimi, Joan, Janis, Grace, Mick, Keith, Jim, CSN&Y, Joe, and Sly.

MacCallum recalls photographing Jim Morrison in August of 1970:

Jim Morrison in the Dade County Courthouse, Miami, Florida. Jim was on trial for indecent exposure at a 1969 concert in Miami. There was no proof to back up the charges. I shot this in the hallway next to the men’s room where we were taking a break, having a smoke. Jim’s interest in rights and freedom of expression seemed more on his mind than what was swirling around the courtroom. I hung out with him and the Doors for a few days. I do not remember talking about the trial—just about music. 

Don’t miss out — On opening night, Bruce and Sacha Lecca, senior photo editor at Rolling Stone, will moderate a slideshow and discussion of Bruce’s work.

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Bruce MacCallum: Sixties Pop Icons, Unseen

March 20, 2012 - May 14, 2012 
Artist’s reception: Tuesday, March 20, 2012, 7:30 p.m.

I was a student at the University of Miami, doing work study at the school paper to get by. I heard about Woodstock and told my editor, ‘I’ll cover it for the paper.’ I had a limited budget and limited rolls of film, so I concentrated on Jimi and others I hadn’t shot before.
- Bruce MacCallum

New York, NY—On March 20th, Bruce MacCallum’s photo exhibit of pop icons in the late ‘60s/early ‘70s will open at The Half King. Spanning 1969-1974, Sixties Pop Icons, Unseen reflects the pursuit by a young photographer, of, among others, Jimi, Joan, Janis, Grace, Mick, Keith, Jim, CSN&Y, Joe, and Sly.

On opening night, Bruce and Sacha Lecca, senior photo editor at Rolling Stone magazine, will moderate a slideshow and discussion of Bruce’s work.

“This exhibit is the story of a young man who took a work study job at his university and ran with it—” says curator Anna Van Lenten, “—ran to Atlanta Pop, to Atlantic City, to Woodstock, to Bob Dylan and The Band on tour—and in between, Miami, to catch Jim Morrison at court in 1970, on trial for obscenity charges. Then he put his negatives in a box for 35 years. Now, we get to unearth those negatives and hear what Bruce has to tell us about his encounters.“

The Half King Photography Series is dedicated to showing exceptional documentary photography. In tandem with its reading series, it fosters a dialog between photographers and writers that underscores the importance of their relationship. Co-curating its photography series are James Price, photo editor at Newsweek, and Anna Van Lenten, writer and editor.

Bruce MacCallum grew up in Hackensack, New Jersey. As a student at the University of Miami, he worked for the college paper The Miami Hurricane from 1969-71, shooting rock concerts on campus—Santana, Janis Joplin, Jefferson Airplane, Sly & the Family Stone. In the summer of 1969, he traveled to Woodstock to shoot the festival. After graduating in 1972, he exchanged his still camera for a film camera: In his long career as a focus puller and cameraman, Bruce has worked on almost 100 movies, including Raging Bull, Witness, All that Jazz, Silence of the Lambs, Ransom, Julie & Julia, and The Adjustment Bureau.

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SEE POTENTIAL: How Photography Can Envision Change. An evening at The Half King with photographer Emily Schiffer and Whitney Johnson, The New Yorker Director of Photography New York, NY—On January 17th at 7:30 p.m., The Half King Photography Series and Magnum Foundation Emergency Fund will co-host an evening of conversation at The Half King occasioned by Schiffer’s SEE POTENTIAL Kickstarter campaign. Schiffer and Johnson will discuss topics centering on two themes: how projects like SEE POTENTIAL illuminate complicated issues that are close to home; and, how photographers can use their images as part of a fresh response to such issues—for instance, reaching out to community groups and unifying partnerships among different stakeholders. SEE POTENTIAL aims to transform blighted buildings and empty lots in Chicago’s South Side into community centers and urban gardens. The project involves collaborations among photographers, artists, and local organizations to harness the impact of photographs, and use innovative technology to engage local community voices. The Magnum Foundation is helping Emily gain support via crowd-funding. Emily Schiffer is based in Brooklyn. Magnum Foundation Emergency Fund (EF) supports in-depth coverage of critical global issues, while helping to sustain a viable and robust community of independent, critical, visual thinkers. The Half King Photography Series is dedicated to showing exceptional documentary photography. In tandem with its reading series, it fosters a dialog between photographers and writers that underscores the importance of their relationship. Co-curating its photography series are James Price, photo editor at Newsweek, and Anna Van Lenten, writer and editor.

SEE POTENTIAL: How Photography Can Envision Change.
An evening at The Half King with photographer Emily Schiffer and Whitney Johnson, The New Yorker Director of Photography

New York, NY—On January 17th at 7:30 p.m., The Half King Photography Series and Magnum Foundation Emergency Fund will co-host an evening of conversation at The Half King occasioned by Schiffer’s SEE POTENTIAL Kickstarter campaign.

Schiffer and Johnson will discuss topics centering on two themes: how projects like SEE POTENTIAL illuminate complicated issues that are close to home; and, how photographers can use their images as part of a fresh response to such issues—for instance, reaching out to community groups and unifying partnerships among different stakeholders.

SEE POTENTIAL aims to transform blighted buildings and empty lots in Chicago’s South Side into community centers and urban gardens. The project involves collaborations among photographers, artists, and local organizations to harness the impact of photographs, and use innovative technology to engage local community voices. The Magnum Foundation is helping Emily gain support via crowd-funding. Emily Schiffer is based in Brooklyn.

Magnum Foundation Emergency Fund (EF) supports in-depth coverage of critical global issues, while helping to sustain a viable and robust community of independent, critical, visual thinkers.

The Half King Photography Series is dedicated to showing exceptional documentary photography. In tandem with its reading series, it fosters a dialog between photographers and writers that underscores the importance of their relationship. Co-curating its photography series are James Price, photo editor at Newsweek, and Anna Van Lenten, writer and editor.

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