WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — On Wednesday, Aug. 13 at 1 pm, the Clark Art Institute presents Berenice Abbott Bonus Selection, the third in a summer series of free curatorial talks highlighting rarely exhibited aspects of the collection.

 

This event takes place in the Manton Study Center for Works on Paper in the Manton Research Center.

 

According to a press release:

 

American-born, Parisian-trained Berenice Abbott (1898–1991) is one of the most skillful and celebrated documentary photographers of the twentieth century. Grace Hanselman, curatorial assistant for works on paper, presents a sampling of portrait and architectural photographs that complement the works currently on view in Berenice Abbott's Modern Lens.

 

This event is part of a series of Works on Paper Highlights Talks in the Manton Study Center, which houses the Clark's collection of more than 6,500 prints, drawings, and photographs. Each Wednesday through Aug. 26, a member of the Clark's curatorial department provides a special look inside a facet of the works on paper collection, including rarely exhibited prints, drawings, watercolors, and photographs. The talks are offered from 1–1:30 pm.

 

The next talk in this series, America's Grand Tour, takes place on August 20 at 1 pm and is presented by Hannah Chew, graduate intern for works on paper.

 

Free. Capacity is limited. Seating is first-come, first-served.