James Van Der Zee: Black Excellence and Everyday Life

Buy Tickets $35 | $25 Members Join Donna Van Der Zee and Russell Lord, NRM’s Chief of Curatorial Affairs for a gallery talk about the art and life of legendary American photographer James Van Der Zee (1886-1983) . Born in Lenox, MA, Van Der Zee is best known for his nuanced and dignified portrayals of Black life during the Harlem Renaissance. A selection of Van Der Zee’s work, including early photographs of his family that he made as a child living in the Berkshires are included in the exhibition American Stories: Revolution to Rockwell. Mrs. Van Der Zee and Russell Lord discuss the fascinating stories behind the photographs on view. Space is extremely limited. Please reserve your seat in advance.