Episode Details

The Frick Pittsburgh's upcoming exhibition is Lewis Hine Pictures America! QED's Melissa Black spoke with Lauryn Smith, Assistant Curator, and Kelsie Paul, Director of Learning and Visitor Experience, about the exhibition.

Lauryn gives an overview of who Lewis Hine was and his work photographing industrial America, immigrants at Ellis Island, and his participation in the Pittsburgh Survey, which helped bring about the first child labor laws in the United States. She also explains her role in curating, bringing on exhibit designer Quaishawn Whitlock, and the role of photojournalism in social reform both in history and today.

Kelsie talks about the many events programmed alongside the exhibition, including guided tours of the exhibition and of the nationality rooms at the Cathedral of Learning, and several film screenings. The Frick's tabletop game session returns with Vaesen on February 22nd, which explores the folklore and intrigues of immigrant workers in early 20th century Pittsburgh. Lauryn and Quaishawn will also host a cocktail conversation hour on March 5th about their collaboration for the exhibition, from conception to creation, and finally installation.

Lewis Hine Pictures America runs at the Frick Art Museum from February 21st through May 17th. You can find more information about the exhibition, accompanying programs and events, and get tickets on the Frick's website. 

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