Bern Schwartz embarked on an exciting new chapter in life when he turned his energy to photography at the youthful […]
Bern Schwartz embarked on an exciting new chapter in life when he turned his energy to photography at the youthful age of sixty. Inspired by friendships he made with notable photographers of the time, Schwartz’s goal was “to create pictures that are true to the personality of each subject, and [would] stand the test of time…”
Talking With A Friend: Portraits by Bern Schwartz showcases photographs made by the artist from 1977-1978. The exhibition features portraits of Prince Charles, David Hockney, Twiggy, and Zandra Rhodes among others. All of the images come from MOPA’s photography collection, generously donated by The Bern Schwartz Family Foundation in 2017.
This exhibition is made possible by the generous support of The Bern Schwartz Family Foundation and the Gardner Bilingual Fund.
The Exhibition Support Council is sustained by community leaders like:
Michele Comtois
The Joseph and Beverly Glickman Fund of the Jewish Community Foundation
Karen Kinney
Marion and David Knowles
Gail and Mel Mackler
Barbara Mandel
Julie Lorene Smith
Anita and Allan Sutton
Marie Tartar and Steve Eilenberg
Peggy Ann Wallace
Financial support is provided by the City of San Diego.
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As of July 1, 2023, the Museum of Photographic Arts and The San Diego Museum of Art have merged to become one unified institution. The Museum of Photographic Arts is now the Museum of Photographic Arts at The San Diego Museum of Art (MOPA@SDMA).
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