ViewPoint: An Inspired Eye: The Photographs of Herb Ritts

Paul Martineau, Associate Curator of Photographs at the J. Paul Getty Museum

Join us for this talk that presents a survey of the remarkable career of American photographer, Herb Ritts (1952-2002),best known for his innovative approach to fashion, his modern yet classical treatment of the nude, and his intimate portraits of celebrities. At the heart of Ritts’s phenomenal success as a photographer was his ability to draw inspiration from a variety of sources and create new work that was not only… Show more instantly recognizable as his own, but also a powerful reflection of the desires of his generation.

Reception and book signing follows the program.

Complimentary for Ringling members at the Contributor Level (Supporting) and above.
$5 for all other Ringling members and for Florida College Students and faculty with valid school ID. $10 Non-members.

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