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.
Cover and pages from Pattern, Crime & Decoration catalogue, edited by Franck Gautherot and Seungduk Kim, MAMCO, Geneva, Le Consortium, Dijon, 2020.
George Woodman and Betty Woodman featured in newly released "Pattern, Crime & Decoration" exhibition catalogue
The catalogue for Pattern, Crime & Decoration—a two-part exhibition at MAMCO, Geneva and Le Consortium, Dijon —focuses on the work of artists associated with the Pattern and Decoration movement in the US. It includes paintings by George Woodman and wall-based ceramic sculptures by Betty Woodman.
George Woodman’s studio space at Grand Arts, 2004 / Installation views at Grand Arts, 2004 / George Woodman. Chinese Chrysanthemums and the Chaos of Love, 2004. 64 1/4 x 39 1/4 in. Gelatin silver print / George Woodman. Ruth, Baby, Saskia, et al., 2004. 65 3/4 x 39 3/4 in. Gelatin silver print.
George Woodman’s studio space at Grand Arts, 2004.
George Woodman’s residency at Grand Arts in Kansas City, Missouri, 2004: From the Archives…
During his 2004 residency at Grand Arts in Kansas City, Missouri, George Woodman continued his work with one-of-a-kind, large-scale still life photographs, made using a camera obscura.
Images from left to right: Brochure for Betty Woodman / MATRIX 119, Wadsworth Atheneum, Hartford, Connecticut, 1992 / Installation view from Betty Woodman / Matrix 119. Etruscan Vases, 1965-1966, Wadsworth Atheneum, Hartford Connecticut, 1992.
Brochure for Betty Woodman / MATRIX 119, Wadsworth Atheneum, Hartford, Connecticut, 1992.
Betty Woodman at the Wadsworth Atheneum in Hartford, Connecticut, 1992: From the Archives…
Her exhibition in the Matrix series at Wadsworth Atheneum in 1992 helped to define a context for Betty Woodman's work in ceramics within the larger world of contemporary art, highlighting "that Woodman sees herself ‘dealing with painting as much as with sculpture.'"
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.
Betty Woodman. The Red Table, 2014.
Betty Woodman in "For a Dreamer of Houses" at Dallas Museum of Art
Betty Woodman’s The Red Table (2014) is included in this exhibition of works from the museum’s collection which explore the significance of our domestic spaces.
Betty Woodman. Joined Vases, 1972.
Betty Woodman in "Making Knowing: Craft in Art, 1950-2019" at Whitney Museum of American Art
This exhibition of works spanning 70 years looks at ways that artists draw on craft traditions and materials. It includes multiple works by Betty Woodman, from her early push beyond production pottery to more recent works showcasing her talents as a painter and sculptor.
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 Betty Woodman.
PLOTLINE 3: BETTY WOODMAN / Alluding to Architecture
Betty Woodman is widely known for her seven-decade, groundbreaking engagement with clay, in particular her deconstruction and re-framing of the classical vase.
A Valentine from George, 2008. © Charles Woodman.
A Valentine from George
In honor of the holiday George held most dear, we share one of the many Valentines he made and sent to friends each year.