Snap Shots April 2023

Man Ray (1890-1976) Le Violon d'Ingres, 1924. During the '20's Paris heyday of Dada and Surrealism, Man Ray's works were both brilliant and simple. Featuring the image of the well-known courtesan Kiki de Montparnasse (Alice Prin), she posed for Man Ray, then he added the violin "f" holes to the photograph. This original vintage print sold for $12.4 million USD in May 2022 - a record price for a single photograph at auction — Christie's New York.

April 2023 snap shots features:

  • PHSNE monthly meeting on Zoom with MIT Museum curator Gary Van Zante’s presentation on “An American City on Exhibition: Theodore Lilienthal’s Photographs of New Orleans for the Paris World’s Fair of 1867” this Sunday, April 2 at 7:30PM EDT.
  • Photographica 90 arrives Saturday, April 22, 2023 at Newton North High School—One Day Only—Details HERE
  • Photo History Today: The First News Photo – 1848
  • Camera of the Month: Linhof Technika 70 & Press 70
  • Christie’s, the British auction house, is celebrating its 50th year of photographic auction sales. In a funny coincidence,  PHSNE began presenting photo and camera auctions the same year – 1973. Maybe Christie’s will send us a 50th Anniversary greeting?
  • A member’s photo-oriented teapot collection
  • Boston’s MFA presents Who Holds Up the Sky?“, an exhibit about war organized by art museums in Kyiv and Odessa in Ukraine.
  • Sign Up Now for access to snap shots and our monthly meetings on Zoom. Visit the snap shots archive here.

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To the Dealers, Attendees, PHSNE Staff, Volunteers and the NNHS: 

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You made PHOTOGRAPHICA 90 the best EVER!

Our 50th Anniversary Year Celebration Will Continue Throughout 2023

PHSNE May Meeting: Bernie Zelitch “Discovers” Lowell Photographer Annie Powell

Sunday, May 7, 2023 7:30PM on Zoom


June Meeting: PEM Curator Stephanie Tung

Sunday, June 4, 2023 at 7:30PM on Zoom

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To the Dealers, Attendees, PHSNE Staff, Volunteers and the NNHS: 

THANK YOU!

You made PHOTOGRAPHICA 90 the best EVER!

Our 50th Anniversary Year Celebration Will Continue Throughout 2023

PHSNE May Meeting: Bernie Zelitch “Discovers” Lowell Photographer Annie Powell

Sunday, May 7, 2023 7:30PM on Zoom


June Meeting: PEM Curator Stephanie Tung

Sunday, June 4, 2023 at 7:30PM on Zoom

Give Us Your Feedback on Photographica 90

Use the Contact Form


Support PHSNE on eBay 

Visit seller Mass495 for deals from PHSNE