A Photographer’s Journey: The Work of Pedro E. Guerrero
- When
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This event is in the past
December 06 2:00pm – 4:00pm, 2015
- Location
- Martin Luther King, Jr., Auditorium at the Santa Monica Central Library 601 Santa Monica Blvd. Santa Monica, CA
Join the Society of Architectural Historians for the PBS documentary film “American Masters — Pedro E. Guerrero: A Photographer’s Journey” (60 minutes), which  explores the remarkable life and work of Pedro E. Guerrero (1917Â-2012).
With his outsider’s eye he produced insightful and iconic portraits of three of the most important artists of the 20th century: Frank Lloyd Wright, Alexander Calder and Louise Nevelson. Watch the film trailer on the American Masters website. More of Guerrero’s images are viewable here.
Photo courtesy of Pedro E. Guerrero Archives.
In addition to the screening, the event will feature the curator of Guerrero’s last exhibition, architectural historian and SAH/SCC member Emily Bills, who will provide personal insights about the artist’s work. Bills will introduce the film and participate in a Q&A after the screening.
Photo courtesy of Pedro E. Guerrero Archives.
This event is FREE to SAH/SCC members and the public. Seating is available on a first-come, first served basis.