Ralph Eugene Meatyard's Family Album Exhibition at High Museum of Art
The High Museum of Art in Atlanta presents 'The Family Album of Ralph Eugene Meatyard,' an exhibition showcasing 36 photographs selected by the artist for his 1970 monograph. Running from December 12, 2025, to May 10, 2026, the show features gelatin silver prints recently acquired by the museum, highlighting Meatyard's staged scenes that blend surrealism with everyday settings. Curated by Gregory Harris, the exhibition explores themes of family, mortality, and identity through works from his 'Romance' series and portraits of his creative circle in Lexington, Kentucky. The display marks the centenary of the self-taught photographer known for his innovative approach to photographic narrative.
Key facts
- Exhibition runs from December 12, 2025 to May 10, 2026 at the High Museum of Art in Atlanta, Georgia
- Features 36 gelatin silver prints from Ralph Eugene Meatyard's 1970 monograph recently acquired by the museum
- Curated by Gregory Harris, the High Museum's Donald and Marilyn Keough Family Curator of Photography
- Includes works from Meatyard's 'Romance' series featuring his family in staged, surreal scenarios
- Coincides with the artist's centenary and explores themes of family, mortality, and identity
Entities
Artists
- Ralph Eugene Meatyard
Institutions
- High Museum of Art
- Gnomon Press
Locations
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Lexington, Kentucky