Ralph Gibson and Lustrum Press July 4, 2007

This exhibit features the works of Ralph Gibson, one of the pioneering figures in modern photography. The Lustrum Press, which he founded in New York in 1970, quickly made an impact with its beautiful and often provocative publications. The publications of those years capture a turning point in photographic history, when the medium acquired unprecedented prominence in museums, the market, and popular culture. Gibson's own work is at the core of this exhibition, supplemented with prints by other artists from Lustrum Press publications and with ephemera related to the books' production. The exhibit aims to educate the public about the history and importance of independent publishing in the field of fine-art photography.