Spirit Masks of Burkina Faso #1
Carol Beckwith and Angela Fisher continued their African fieldwork attending the 2015 Festival of Masks in Burkina Faso, gathering material for new volumes to expand their magnum opus African Ceremonies (2 volumes, Published: Harry N. Abrams, 1999). “The Festival of … Continue reading
Modern Cuba and the diaspora of an ancient African religion
Continuing their lifework of documenting traditional African culture, Carol and Angela traveled to Cuba in 2014 for a fieldwork study of modern Voodoo, a diaspora of a Yoruban religion originally brought from West Africa during the slave trade. “We went … Continue reading
Gallery Exhibitions on Two Coasts
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 … Continue reading
African Passion opens at HOPA
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 … Continue reading
Beckwith’s & Fisher’s Preservation Work Featured
“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 … Continue reading
Opening of African Passion: Painted Bodies and Beyond
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 … Continue reading
Opening of “African Passion: Painted Bodies & Beyond”
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 … Continue reading