MoMA Celebrates Robert Frank's Legacy with 250+ Works

The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in the United States is hosting an exhibition to commemorate the centennial of Robert Frank, a Swiss-born photographer and filmmaker, who was born on November 9, 1924. The exhibition, titled 'Life Dances On: Robert Frank in Dialogue,' showcases over 250 objects, including photographs, films, and archival materials, and runs until January 11, 2025. It focuses on Frank's artistic evolution from his influential book 'The Americans' published in 1958 until his death in 2019, emphasizing his collaborations and experimentation across various media. Curator Lucy Gallun highlights that while Frank is often viewed as a solitary figure capturing America as an outsider, his later works reveal a dynamic engagement with other artists and a continuous exploration of life. The exhibition includes Frank's own writings, films, and a special installation featuring previously unseen footage, showcasing his innovative spirit and the central figures in his life. Additionally, MoMA will present a complete retrospective of Frank's films, many newly restored, spanning his career from the late 1950s to 2008. The exhibition will also feature talks and family workshops, aiming to engage a broader audience with Frank's legacy. Following this, the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston will host another exhibition focusing on a personal scrapbook Frank created for his first wife, further illustrating his artistic journey. Aperture has reissued 'The Americans,' acknowledging Frank's significant impact on 20th-century photography and his influence on subsequent generations of photographers.