At the Tenderloin Museum | 398 Eddy St. SF, CA 94102
Wednesday, September 11, 2024 | 6:00 - 7:30pm
Free! Register on Eventbrite
Join us at the Tenderloin Museum for an evening with renowned South African photographer Pieter Hugo. His new series, Californian Wildflowers, on view at the Jonathan Carver Moore Gallery from September 12 to November 9, explores the lives of Tenderloin residents, highlighting universal themes of dignity and connection.
Inspired by his wife’s observations of similarities between Cape Town and the Tenderloin during his 2014 residency at Headlands Center for the Arts, Hugo spent time in the Tenderloin and photographed a diverse range of residents and found a deep sense of community and resilience amidst their challenges. The series reveals the beauty and shared humanity found in all people, regardless of their circumstances.
This special event at the Tenderloin Museum offers a unique opportunity to dive deeper into the Californian Wildflowers series, and hear directly from both the artist, Pieter Hugo, and the curator, Jonathan Carver Moore.
Event Highlights:
Photo Lesson: Dive into the artistic world of Pieter Hugo and listen to him talk about intimacy of portrait photography and his practice and gain valuable insights into Hugo’s approach to portraiture and his creative process.
Exclusive Slideshow of Californian Wildflowers: Experience a curated slideshow of Hugo’s impactful work. This presentation will showcase his unique style and the stories behind his portraits, which are on display at the Jonathan Carver Moore Gallery.
Conversation with Pieter Hugo: Engage in a discussion on the themes of Californian Wildflowers, the Tenderloin community, and art’s role in social narratives.
Learn about the Tenderloin Museum’s Gallery Program: Discover our approach to showcasing contemporary art and learn about our goals for expanding and enhancing the Tenderloin Museum's gallery. This is an opportunity to gain insights into our current and upcoming gallery shows, and understand how we aim to use art to foster community engagement, support emerging artists, and contribute to the cultural vibrancy of the neighborhood.
Don’t miss this exceptional event on Wednesday, September 11th, and be part of an evening that celebrates art, community, and the future of the Tenderloin Museum!
About Jonathan Carver Moore Gallery:
Jonathan Carver Moore Gallery is a premier contemporary art space known for its dedication to showcasing innovative and thought-provoking art. With a commitment to supporting emerging and established artists, the gallery serves as a dynamic platform for dialogue and creative expression. Under the direction of Jonathan Carver Moore, the gallery has become a vital hub for contemporary art in San Francisco, fostering a deeper connection between artists and the community.
About Pieter Hugo:
Pieter Hugo (b. 1976 Johannesburg) currently resides in Cape Town, South Africa. He has had museum solo exhibitions at Museu Coleção Berardo; the Kunstmuseum Wolfsburg; the Hague Museum of Photography, Musée de l'Elysée in Lausanne, Ludwig Museum in Budapest, Fotografiska in Stockholm, MAXXI in Rome and the Institute of Modern Art Brisbane, among others. Hugo has participated in numerous group exhibitions at institutions including the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Seoul, Barbican Art Gallery, Tate Modern, the Folkwang Museum, Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian, and the São Paulo Biennale.
His work is represented in prominent public and private collections such as, Centre Pompidou, Rijksmuesum, the Museum of Modern Art, V&A Museum, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, Metropolitan Museum of Modern Art, J Paul Getty Museum, Walther Collection, Deutsche Börse Group, Folkwang Museum and Huis Marseille.
Hugo received the Discovery Award at the Rencontres d'Arles Festival and the KLM Paul Huf Award in 2008, the Seydou Keita Award at the Rencontres de Bamako African Photography Biennial in 2011, and was shortlisted for the Deutsche Börse Photography Prize in 2012. In 2015 he was shortlisted for the Prix Pictet and was chosen as the ‘In Focus’ artist for the Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize at the National Portrait Gallery in London.