Edward Steichen, Gloria Swanson, 1924. Gelatin silver print. The Howard Greenberg Collection—Museum purchase with funds donated by the Phillip Leonian and Edith Rosenbaum Leonian Charitable Trust. © The Estate of Edward Steichen / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York.
Edward Steichen, Gloria Swanson, 1924. Gelatin silver print. The Howard Greenberg Collection—Museum purchase with funds donated by the Phillip Leonian and Edith Rosenbaum Leonian Charitable Trust. © The Estate of Edward Steichen / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York.
In the Service of Art, Science, Fame and Fashion
2:00 pm–3:30 pm
This illustrated lecture explores some of the many fascinating narratives in the history of photography—from the work of William Henry Fox Talbot to Kawada Kikuji, and from Julia Margaret Cameron to Vik Muniz. Learn about photography’s varied purposes since its invention in the nineteenth century, and how those purposes have been reinterpreted by contemporary photographers in recent years.
Anne E. Havinga, Estrellita and Yousuf Karsh Chair of Photography
Course Packages
Purchase a ticket package for the full four-session “Multiple Histories in Photography” course. Please note that this option is not available after the date of the first session.
Assistive listening system
Wheelchair accessible
Ticket Information
To order tickets by phone, call 1-800-440-6975 ($6 processing fee applies); to order in person, visit any MFA ticket desk.
Bag Checks
All bags are subject to inspection by Museum staff. Backpacks, large bags, all liquids including hand sanitizer and sunscreen, and outside food or drink are not permitted. Exceptions are made for medical or religious needs. All bags are strongly discouraged, and any bags larger than 11” x 15” must be checked in the Coat Room upon entry. Read our full bag check policy.