CONTACT: Karol Stewart, Art Museum of South Texas

361.825.3513,

Karol.Stewart@tamucc.edu

Ansel Adams: Western Exposure

Art Museum of South Texas opens exhibition by world-renowned photographer

New Ansel Adams exhibition to bring tourists to Corpus Christi

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Monday January 20, 2014

Corpus Christi, Texas- Ansel Adams: Western Exposure opens at the Art Museum of South

Texas January 24th. The exhibition encompasses 125 photos by Adams, some of which

have rarely, if ever, been shown publicly. Also included are drawings by Ansel Adams, his

large format 8x10 view camera and memorabilia that belonged to the photographer. Ansel

Adams (1902-1984) is considered one of the most renowned photographers of the

twentieth century, best known for his black-and-white photos of the American West.

The Art Museum of South Texas is the only venue in Texas to display Ansel Adams:

Western Exposure. The exhibition is curated by Adams’ daughter-in-law, Jeanne Falk

Adams. Jeanne and her husband, Michael Adams, son of the photographer, have lived in

Adams’ Carmel Heights, California home and studio for more than twenty years. Together,

Jeanne and Michael have meticulously gone through the Adams’ photos and archives to

create this unique exhibition

This collection includes a rare and intimate look into the career of the photographer, his

relationships, and his vision for what he held dear. This is an unforgettable opportunity to

see in person the qualities of great photographs that synthesize the exposure time and

optimum tonal range using the “zone system” developed by Ansel Adams and Fred Archer.

Friday night’s reception will feature keynote speaker Michael Adams, son of Ansel Adams

lecturing on “Ansel Adams in Focus” at the H-E-B Auditorium at the museum. The evening

begins with the reception at 6pm and the lecture at 7pm.beginning at 6:00pm. Tickets for

this featured event are $25 for members and $35 for non-members. Make reservations by

calling 825-3504.

The Art Museum of South Texas is the second and final exhibition location for Ansel Adams:

Western Exposure, making this exhibition an exclusive opportunity to experience the beauty

of the natural world through this important artist’s eye. The exhibit is anticipated to be

heavily attended drawing visitors locally, regionally and nationally.

Jeanne Adams, daughter-in-law of Ansel Adams, is available for interviews beginning

January 15th- January 24th. Michael Adams, son of the artist, is available for interviews

beginning Wednesday January 22nd – 24th.

The exhibit will be on display in the Art Museum of South Texas until May 4, 2014.

Images with printing guidelines available upon request. For more information on this

exhibition, related programs, and interviews with Jeanne or Michael Adams, please contact

Karol Stewart.

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