Woodmere Art Museum Launches Triennial of Contemporary Photography to Signal New Direction

The Woodmere Art Museum in Philadelphia has inaugurated its inaugural Triennial of Contemporary Photography, aimed at highlighting various trends within the Delaware Valley. Curator Douglass Paschall chose seven photographers from a pool of 150, including renowned figures like Larry Fink and Ray K. Metzker, as well as emerging artists such as Amanda Tinker, Jessica Todd Harper, and Trevor Dixon. Fink showcased a photograph of George Plimpton, while Metzker presented street scenes from 1962. The preface, 'The Legacy of Philadelphia Photography,' included rare pieces by Eakins and Muybridge. Caire's digitally printed works incorporated elements of popular culture, while Harper's family portraits explored themes of class. Dixon's photographs played with focus and scale. The museum's recent financial growth and a new wing designed by Venturi, Scott-Brown enhance this initiative, prompting discussions about contemporary photography.