One house in Hamilton, two major photographers
April 8, 2014
Two important photographers were born in the same house in Hamilton Ontario, 14 years apart. Jessie Tarbox Beals (1884-1969), America’s first female news photographer who was hired in 1902 by The Buffalo Inquirer and The Courier; and Canadian photographer Margaret Watkins (1884-1969) were both born in a large bourgeois house named Clydevia (not standing today) in the east end of Hamilton. We know this from Margaret Watkins’ journals at McMaster University.
This is just one of many interesting details shared by Lori Pauli in her CBC – Ottawa Morning interview from 2012, when the touring exhibition Margaret Watkins exhibition, Domestic Symphonies first opened at the National Gallery of Canada. For those who missed Pauli’s talk at the Museum and Cable 14/Hamilton Life interview in February, listen to the CBC interview now (8 minutes).
The exhibition continues at the McMaster Museum of Art until May 3.
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The McMaster Museum of Art is proud to present and celebrate this year’s graduating Integrated Arts students through a series of awards, recognizing artistic excellence, collaboration, and innovation. From work that reflects the core values of the School of the Arts to projects that push creative boundaries and foster community — the SOTA Mission Award, Leadership & Community […]
Christina Leslie Announcement on TFVA Award and Acquisition of Pinhole Remix (2020) for M(M)A Collection.
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