Images from L to R: The Woodman family at home in Boulder, Colorado, circa 1963 / Sirotkin House, designed by Tician Papachristou, 1959, Boulder, Colorado, courtesy M. Gerwing Architects / Images 3-7: Interior and exterior views of the Woodman family home in the Sirotkin House, circa 1960s / Baskets in Betty’s studio before one of her twice-yearly sales.
The Woodman family at home in Boulder, Colorado, circa 1963.
The Woodmans in Boulder, Colorado, 1960s: From the Archives…
In 1960, after returning to Boulder, Colorado, from their first year together in Italy, the Woodman family moved into the Sirotkin House. One of more than a dozen modernist homes in Boulder by architect Tician Papachristou, the house was designed for the original owner as a pair with the house next door.
Francesca Woodman. Untitled, New York, 1979. 3 5/16 x 3 7/16 in. Chromogenic print.
Francesca Woodman. Untitled, New York, 1979. 3 5/16 x 3 7/16 in. Chromogenic print.
Francesca Woodman: New York Works at Victoria Miro Venice, October 31-December 12
This exhibition centers on a rare series of color photographs that Francesca Woodman staged in her New York apartment in 1979.
All images related to: Francesca Woodman, 'Blueprint for a Temple,' 1980. L to R: Artist's sketches / Installation views, Alternative Museum (including Francesca and Betsy Berne) / 'Beyond Photography 80' exhibition catalogue, Alternative Museum / Installation view, 'Spies in the House of Art,' Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2012 / Diazotype collage, 173 1/4 x 111 3/16 in. / Diazotype, 24 1/2 x 18 in. / Diazotype, 24 1/2 x 18 1/4 in.
Francesca Woodman, Artist's sketch related to 'Blueprint for a Temple,' 1980.
Francesca Woodman’s Blueprint for a Temple, 1980: From the Archives…
In the spring of 1980, Francesca Woodman’s 'Blueprint for a Temple' was included in the exhibition 'Beyond Photography' at the Alternative Museum in New York City. This ambitiously-scaled work, made from photographs printed on architect’s blueprint paper, is now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Images from left to right: Francesca and Charlie in their grembiule (Italian school uniforms), c. 1965-66 / George Woodman’s studio in a 16th century building, Italy, c. 1965-66 / Betty Woodman in her studio, Italy, 1965 / Francesca drawing in an Italian museum, c. 1965-66 / Charlie and Betty at the market, c. 1965-66 / George, Francesca and Betty in Italy, c. 1965-66.
Francesca and Charlie in their grembiule (Italian school uniforms), c. 1965-66.
The Woodmans in Italy, 1960s: From the Archives…
Beginning in 1965, Betty, George, Charlie and Francesca Woodman spent an influential year together as a family in Italy, immersed in museums, art, and culture. Their affinity for Florence took root, leading to the acquisition of a farmhouse in Antella several years later that has served as a family and creative nucleus ever since.
Invitation postcards by Francesca Woodman, Libreria Maldoror, Rome, Italy, 1978.
Invitation postcards by Francesca Woodman, Libreria Maldoror, Rome, Italy, 1977: From the Archives…
Not long after Francesca Woodman arrived in Rome in 1977 on the RISD European Honors Program, she discovered the surrealist bookshop Maldoror, where she later had her first solo exhibition in Europe. She made unique, individual invitations to the show, each featuring one of her photographs attached to a postcard.
Francesca Woodman. Untitled, Providence, Rhode Island, 1972-1978.
Francesca Woodman in "Bodyscapes" at The Israel Museum, Jerusalem
A group of photographs by Francesca Woodman are included in this expansive exhibition concerning the human body, nature and culture.
Francesca Woodman. Angels, 1977-78. Rome, Italy.
Francesca Woodman: On Being an Angel at C/O Berlin
LAST CHANCE to see Francesca Woodman: On Being an Angel in Berlin this week!
All artworks by Francesca Woodman.
PLOTLINE 1: FRANCESCA WOODMAN / Light
Welcome to PLOTLINES, a series of features focused on ideas, themes and forms in the work of the Foundation’s three artists: Betty Woodman, Francesca Woodman and George Woodman.
Photo of Francesca Woodman © George Lange.
Happy Birthday, Francesca Woodman
Born on the 3rd of April, Francesca Woodman (1958 - 1981) was a prodigious talent, making her first mature photograph at the age of 13 and going on to create an ambitious body of work including intimately-scaled photographs, monumental diazotypes, artist books and videos.
Francesca Woodman. Untitled, Providence, Rhode Island, 1975-1978.
Francesca Woodman in "The Enchanted Interior" at Guildhall Art Gallery, London
Photographs from Francesca Woodman’s House series alternately suggest entrapment or escape in this exhibition of works exploring the conventions and implications of interior spaces.
Francesca Woodman. House #3, Providence, Rhode Island, 1976.
"A Fleeting Glimpse of Francesca Woodman" on Hyperallergic
Michael Glover looks in-depth at Francesca Woodman’s House #3, Providence, Rhode Island (1976) and reflects on her status as one of the 20th Century’s great surrealist artists.
Francesca Woodman. Untitled, Rome, Italy, 1977-78.
Francesca Woodman in "The Body Electric" at National Gallery of Australia
Photographs by Francesca Woodman explore tropes of femininity in this exhibition of photography and videos centered on sex, love and desire.