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Nan Goldin's Ballad: 40 Years On
25 Jan
Summary
- Nan Goldin's influential "The Ballad of Sexual Dependency" reaches its 40th anniversary.
- This groundbreaking work exists as a slideshow, photo book, and film.
- A curator discusses the enduring legacy of Goldin's iconic photo book.
The influential "The Ballad of Sexual Dependency" by American artist and activist Nan Goldin is celebrating its 40th anniversary. This iconic body of work, known for its deeply personal and diaristic style, first gained prominence in the 1980s. It has been showcased in multiple formats, including an expansive slideshow, a widely acclaimed photo book, and a film, allowing for varied experiences of Goldin's art.
Katherine A. Bussard, the Peter C. Bunnell Curator of Photography at the Princeton University Art Museum, is discussing the landmark photo book. Her insights will explore the enduring legacy and artistic significance of "The Ballad of Sexual Dependency" as it commemorates four decades since its creation.
