Legacy: Larry Friedman Collection

The collection of photographs that Dr. Larry Friedman put together reflects an emotional and intimate approach. He collected work that resonated with him, that spoke to him in a profound way. He was a fearless collector interested in contemporary work that challenged the notion of what photography can be. The images shown in Legacy: Larry […]

The collection of photographs that Dr. Larry Friedman put together reflects an emotional and intimate approach. He collected work that resonated with him, that spoke to him in a profound way.

He was a fearless collector interested in contemporary work that challenged the notion of what photography can be. The images shown in Legacy: Larry Friedman Collection represent a range of processes like the artfully crafted Photoshop work of Dutch artist Ruud van Empel or the platinum/palladium imagery of Japanese artist Takeshi Shikama.

More about Larry Friedman
Dr. Lawrence S. Friedman was an extraordinary individual—a well-regarded doctor, advocate for human rights, patron of the arts, as well as a longtime trustee of the Museum of Photographic Arts.

An accomplished physician, he oversaw a comprehensive program for teenagers and young adults infected with HIV and provided preventive and primary care for HIV-positive patients. In addition, he co-founded a mobile van collaborative, which continues to provide free health care to unsheltered and runaway youth.

Legacy: Larry Friedman Collection is part of a generous gift to the permanent collection from the estate of Larry Friedman.

Additional financial support is provided by the City of San Diego and the County of San Diego.