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Color photograph of a woman, surprised, at a stain on her dress. She mis much larger than the pink kitchen items around her.

Artist Profile: Darlene Kaczmarczyk

Darlene Kaczmarczyk's photographs often evoke nostalgia. They are also loaded with messages about expected behaviors, relationships, and attitudes.

Contemporary Photography GVSU Art Museum Collection Michigan Artists

Published January 1, 2017 by Nicole Webb

Photograph of a man fixing bikes. The bike nearest the man is dark blue/black while the bike to the left is deep red.

Artist Profile: Dan Watts

Dan Watts is an accomplished and celebrated Grand Rapids and GVSU alumni photographer.

Contemporary Photography GVSU Art Museum Collection Michigan Artists

Published January 1, 2017 by Nicole Webb

Double image photograph, one layer is of a backyard, the other is an older woman with floral window curtains.

Artist Profile: Claudia S. Liberatore

Local Grand Rapids photographer Claudia S. Liberatore first picked up a camera as a young wife and mother of three children, looking for a way to bring some structure and a sense of control into her life.

Contemporary Photography GVSU Art Museum Collection Michigan Artists

Published January 1, 2017 by Nicole Webb

Black and white photograph of a man turned to look out a window. He wears a large brooch.

Artist Profile: Alen MacWeeney

Born in Dublin, Ireland, at the beginning of World War II Alen MacWeeney became a photographer known for his street photography and portraits of travelers.

Contemporary Photography GVSU Art Museum Collection Photography

Published January 1, 2017 by Nicole Webb

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