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Gallery Exhibitions on Two Coasts

Posted on December 12, 2013 by Anne

Beckwth & Fisher at Holden Luntz Gallery

Continuing through the holiday season, Carol and Angela have ongoing exhibitions of their photographs at two galleries.

Holden Luntz Gallery in Palm Beach, Florida is presenting “Portals to the Human Spirit”, featuring Beckwith’s and Fisher’s work along with several other artists, open through Christmas. Located: 332 Worth Avenue, Palm Beach, Florida, (561) 805-9550.

The House of Photographic Arts (HOPA) in San Juan Capsitrano is hosting “African Passion” through January 4, 2014. Reservations are necessary. Please call 949-429-2220. 27184 Ortega Highway, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

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African Passion opens at HOPA

Posted on November 14, 2013 by Anne

California Exhibition Opening

Carol Beckwith & Angela Fisher

AFRICAN PASSION: Painted Bodies and Beyond

at The House of Photographic Art (HOPA)

Opening to benefit the Bowers Museum

Thursday, November 14, 2013, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

View a collection of startling images in brilliant colors from their 35 years work across Africa. Join the artists for an hor d’oeuvres and wine reception.

Reservations are necessary. Please call 949-429-2220.

The exhibition will run from November 14, 2013 — January 4, 2014

House of Photographic Arts

27184 Ortega Highway, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

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New Google Site Presents African Ceremonies: Passages Exhibition

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Anne

Voodoo Priest at Seko Healing Shrine, Togo

In their renowned photographic exhibition African Ceremonies: Passages, Carol Beckwith and Angela Fisher have recorded the rich texture of ceremonial life in Africa ranging from the naming of babies and the courtship of young adults to displays of royal wealth and power, healing practices and funeral ceremonies. The exhibition presents a selection of striking images illustrating the vital role of rites of passage in Africa marking the progression of individuals and communities throughout the universal cycle of life from birth to death.

Beckwith and Fisher photographed sacred ceremonies and traditions little known to the outside world. There are no other artists who have captured so many images of authentic and ancient ritual practices. African Ceremonies: Passages features photographs of the cycle of life in Africa, as well as the spiritual beliefs of its societies. The photographs are grouped throughout the exhibition according to birth and initiation, courtship and marriage, royalty and power, seasonal rites, beliefs and worship, and finally death and passage to the spirit world.

Beckwith and Fisher photographed sacred ceremonies and traditions little known to the outside world. There are no other artists who have captured so many images of authentic and ancient ritual practices. African Ceremonies: Passages features photographs of the cycle of life in Africa, as well as the spiritual beliefs of its societies. The photographs are grouped throughout the exhibition according to birth and initiation, courtship and marriage, royalty and power, seasonal rites, beliefs and worship, and finally death and passage to the spirit world.

The photographers’ non-profit foundation, African Ceremonies, Inc, in conjunction with The Art Project, part of the Google Cultural Institute website, is presenting the exhibition online. African Ceremonies is dedicated to the preservation of African tribal traditions through the photographic documentation of ceremonies and customs, thereby ensuring that the strength and essence of African culture is preserved for the history of mankind and for the education of future generations. The Google Cultural Institute is dedicated to creating technology that helps the cultural community to bring their art, archives, heritage sites and other material online. The aim is to increase the range and volume of cultural material that is available for people to explore online and in doing so, democratize access to it and preserve it for future generations. To date, more than 6 million viewers have explored the GCI site and its extensive cultural resources.

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Beckwith’s & Fisher’s Preservation Work Featured

Posted on October 4, 2013 by Anne

“The Tribal Guardians” by Lucia Van de Post in Departures Magazine, October 2013 issue on Africa, features the photography of Carol Beckwith & Angela Fisher.

“Angela Fisher and Carol Beckwith’s goal to photograph every traditional culture
on the continent is a race against time.”

See the article: Departures_Oct_2013_Tribal_Guardians

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Opening of African Passion: Painted Bodies and Beyond

Posted on April 5, 2013 by Anne

In association with MOPLA (Month of Photography- Los Angeles) the Frank Pictures Gallery presents

Carol Beckwith & Angela Fisher

African Passion: Painted Bodies and Beyond

Private Reception: Saturday, April 6th, 5:30 – 7 PM

PARTICIPATING GALLERY FOR THE OPENING NIGHT OF MOPLA

MOPLA RECEPTION TO FOLLOW AT THE GALLERY 7 – 11 PM

April 6 – 30, 2013

Frank Pictures Gallery

Bergamot Station A–5, 2525 Michigan AvenueSanta Monica, CA 90404

Tuesday to Saturday 11:30am – 6:30pm, or by appointment

310.828.0211

Frank Pictures Gallery proudly presents “African Passion: Painted Bodies and Beyond” featuring the work of internationally renowned photographers Carol Beckwith and Angela Fisher. These photographs are a selection from their Annenberg Space for Photography exhibit “No Strangers: Ancient Wisdom in a Modern World”.

Beckwith and Fisher have done more than anyone to awaken the world’s appreciation of everything African from adornment to the rapidly vanishing ceremonies. The exhibition spans their three-decade relationship with the African continent across 270,000 miles and through remote corners of 40 countries in exploration of more than 150 African cultures. The Beckwith-Fisher images are the result of a long, enduring and deeply respectful relationship with African tribal people.

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“no strangers” Featured on PDN’s Photo of the Day

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Anne

With the new year underway, we have some exciting news to share. Images from the “no strangers” Exhibit were featured on PDN’s Photo of the Day. Additionally, no strangers was chosen as a Pick of the Month by PDN in their January issue. Go to the PDN site to see the featured images.

The “no strangers” exhibition is still open for viewing through February 24th at the Annenberg Space for Photography, which is a group show about the wonder of culture and the plight of indigenous people throughout the world. The exhibit is guest curated by esteemed anthropologist, author and photographer Wade Davis.

no strangers explores the ways cultures express a shared humanity and navigate the circle of life. It poses a fundamental question: What does it mean to be human and alive? When the people of the world answer this question, they do so in 7,000 unique voices. Tragically, half of these may be silenced within a generation or two. At risk is our human legacy, a vast archive of knowledge and expertise.

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An Interview & Feature Spotlight on Recent Works

Posted on December 16, 2012 by Anne

Carol Beckwith and Angela Fisher were recently featured and interviewed in several major magazines for their recent work, including images from “Painted Bodies.”

Lorna Gentry of the Professional Photographer Magazine, recently wrote a piece on “The Body as a Canvas,” which discusses Beckwith and Fisher’s latest book, and their investigative process into the ancient African art of body painting. Gentry wrote, “the vivid photos of painted and adorned bodies—some daintily dabbed with dots of paint, others lashed with bold streaks of color—mesmerize and uplift.”

Beckwith and Fisher were also interviewed by Outdoor Photography on “their deep love of Africa and their commitment to recording the ceremonies and rituals that are fast disappearing.”

“The story of these people is one that we’re very committed to telling– these are not stories you see in the news headlines. They are hidden stories that take a lot of determination and perseverance to reveal, and a lot of trust for people to open up, particularly when people have had their views shaped through negative contact with the outside world that has led to a building of distrust.” -Carol Beckwith, in an excerpt from the interview with Outdoor Photography

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Opening of “African Passion: Painted Bodies & Beyond”

Posted on December 4, 2012 by Anne

Carol and Angela opened another exhibition recently at the Minotti showroom in Los Angeles, with a gala reception the evening of November 20. Their exhibit “African Passion: Painted Bodies and Beyond” will be on display until the end of 2012.

The Minotti showroom is located at 8936 Beverly Blvd., West Hollywood, CA. For more information, click here.

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“No Strangers” Opening a Success

Posted on December 4, 2012 by Anne

The event opening for the “No Strangers: Ancient Wisdom in a Modern World” was a success, held the Annenberg Space for Photography in Los Angeles. Beckwith and Fisher celebrated with other contributing artists at the pre-event festivities, and during the opening with the audience.

Beckwith and Fisher also spoke during at the Iris Nights Lecture Series, on “African Ceremonies: Documenting a Vanishing World” to a sold-out audience at the Annenberg Space.

Beckwith and Fisher were interviewed by Sheila Tepper of KUSC on the “No Strangers” Exhibit. The KUSC interview can be accessed online at: http://www.kusc.org/artsalive/

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Opening of “NO STRANGERS” Exhibit

Posted on November 13, 2012 by Anne

OPENING November 17, 2012

ANNENBERG SPACE FOR PHOTOGRAPHY

2000 Avenue of the Stars, Los Angeles, California

A group show about the wonder of culture and the plight of indigenous people throughout the world. Beckwith and Fisher are honored to be part of this event, and will be present at the opening.

no strangers explores the ways cultures express a shared humanity and navigate the circle of life. It poses a fundamental question: What does it mean to be human and alive? When the people of the world answer this question, they do so in 7,000 unique voices. Tragically, half of these may be silenced within a generation or two. At risk is our human legacy, a vast archive of knowledge and expertise. The exhibit is curated by esteemed anthropologist and photographer Wade Davis.

“We feel privileged to photograph these cultures that posses a wealth of knowledge that should be celebrated, share, and honored. It is our life passion to document and create a powerful visual record of these vanishing ways of life for future generations” – Carol Beckwith & Angela Fisher

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