Artist
Gay Block (American, born 1942)American, born 1942
CultureAmerican
Titles
- Jodie Ellis & Marcia Muth, “We’ve been together 38 years”
- from the series Out in Santa Fe
Date2005, printed 2011
MediumInkjet print
DimensionsImage: 20 × 24 3/4 in. (50.8 × 62.9 cm)
Sheet: 24 × 27 1/8 in. (61 × 68.9 cm)
Sheet: 24 × 27 1/8 in. (61 × 68.9 cm)
Credit LineGift of the artist
Object number2022.36.120
Current Location
The Nancy and Rich Kinder Building
Gallery 313
On view
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Department
PhotographyObject Type
For more than 50 years, Gay Block has used photography to explore issues of self and communal identity. The distance afforded by her camera allowed her to freely explore surprising facets of her subjects, yet, they were all born from the artist’s need for self-discovery and understanding. In her series Out in Santa Fe, Block turned to members of the queer community, working with individuals, couples, and families to create a body of powerfully affirming portraits. The portraits emphasize the sitters’ self-presentations and are generally set in their homes or a familiar community space.
ProvenanceThe artist, Santa Fe, New Mexico; given to MFAH, 2022.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Inscribed in pencil, verso: [signed, titled, dated and editioned 1/10]
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