Walk Through a Gallery with Harold Feinstein: A Lockdown project from Carrie Scott and David Hill Gallery
In 1989 the Edwin W. Zoller Gallery at Penn State University’s School of Visual Arts launched a retrospective of Harold Feinstein’s work. Spanning his career, it included images from the 1940s to the late 1980s. During the exhibition, Feinstein walked through the show, discussing his work and approach with the curator and students.
During lockdown the audio recording was rediscovered and has been restored to make this short film.
To hear Feinstein speak about his work is a rare privilege, and stands to teach us much about the art of seeing. In Harold’s words (speaking about the image below):
“You have to see people through the eyes of someone who loves them; from their lover, their wife, their child. You have to see them as if you were that close…and see the sweetness. And we forget that. We have attitudes… to age groups… to racial groups… whatever it is. And then we’re no longer responding to that soul.”
This film was co-produced by Carrie Scott and David Hill Gallery.
Our exhibition Harold Feinstein – Boardwalks, Beaches and Boulevards is now open at David Hill Gallery by appointment.
“One of my favorite American photographers, Harold was blessed and embellished by love and the light within. He was a big influence.” Larry Fink
“One of the most accomplished recorders of the American experience” New York Times
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