Self Portrait, 1991
Learning to Skate was recently featured in the landmark book, A History of Photography at Notre Dame: Twentieth Century by David Acton. Published by Giles, Ltd, this exquisite look at modern photography through 100 selected photographs accompanies an exhibit at the Snite Museum of Art at the University of Notre Dame. Included are works by such icons as Alfred Stieglitz, Edward Weston, Ansel Adams, and Berenice Abbott. Writing about “Learning to Skate,” David Acton says: “This remarkably tender photograph taken on the street reflects Jaffee’s acute perception, his skill at capturing a powerful moment and his gift for storytelling.”
Read the entire essay here. For a 25% discount on the book, you can order directly from the publisher at https://gilesltd.com/product/history-of-photography.
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