Ansel Adams’ iconic photographs of the American West are among the most influential and memorable images of the natural environment, especially his National Parks photography from the 1940s.
But his early photos shed light on his artistic development and his larger body of work, says Adams scholar Dr. Rebecca A. Senf, chief curator for the Center for Creative Photography at the University of Arizona and author of the book Making a Photographer: The Early Work of Ansel Adams.
On Thursday, March 18, Senf will give a virtual book talk, discussing the first three decades of Adams’ career, from an amateur album made during his childhood to his Guggenheim-supported National Parks photography. Adams’ environmental activism and involvement with the Sierra Club is also chronicled.
The online talk, hosted by Phoenix Art Museum, takes place from 7 to 8 p.m. and is a pay-what-you-wish event with a suggested $5 donation. Tickets can be reserved at bit.ly/SenfBookTalk.
