Ruth Orkin Retrospective Exhibition at Palazzo Pallavicini in Bologna
Palazzo Pallavicini in Bologna is hosting a retrospective exhibition titled 'Ruth Orkin. The Illusion of Time,' curated by Anne Morin. The exhibition focuses on the American photographer and filmmaker Ruth Orkin (1921–1985), recognized as a significant 20th-century photographic figure. It presents her work, which blends cinematic and photographic languages, and includes early projects like her 1939 cross-country bicycle trip scrapbook, her iconic 1951 series 'Don't Be Afraid to Travel Alone,' and portraits of cultural figures such as Albert Einstein and Robert Capa. The show is part of the venue's series highlighting important women in photography history.
Key facts
- The exhibition 'Ruth Orkin. The Illusion of Time' is on view at Palazzo Pallavicini in Bologna.
- The show is curated by Anne Morin.
- It features the work of American photographer and filmmaker Ruth Orkin (1921–1985).
- Orkin's early work includes a 1939 bicycle trip scrapbook from Los Angeles to New York.
- The exhibition displays her iconic 1951 series 'Don't Be Afraid to Travel Alone,' including the image 'American Girl in Italy.'
Entities
Artists
- Ruth Orkin
Institutions
- Palazzo Pallavicini
Locations
- Bologna
- Italy