Comments on: Elevators, Americans, Missed Connections

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By: Jo

Jo — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 21:32:45 +0000

All over the country we have all been quite fortunate to see THE AMERICANS. While in Washington DC last year I was extremely fortunate to attend Robert Franks’s lecture at the National Gallery of Art. His wise voice was an inspiration to listen to when he recounted his life as a young photographer; a new comer to USA and his perception of American life and people. He was insistent his photographs stand alone without words, he had a personal affinity for flags and it served him well. He never gave up trying to publish The Americans. I think Holland Carter put it quite well in a review
“For some people a camera is armor. For Mr. Frank it was an antenna, a feeling and thinking device”.

By: Michael

Michael — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 19:47:46 +0000

This is one of the best museum social media stories ever! Openness and curiosity returns wonderful rewards. Exactly what an institution like SFMoMA should be doing. Way to go Ian!

By: Ian

Ian — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 04:31:32 +0000

Susan – I really appreciate your reply. There has been a lot of buzz on the NPR version of this story with people arguing about what her expression means and what she was really feeling in the picture. While I think many people can identify with a sense of teenage loneliness it’s interesting to read a comment from someone with a similar life experience and a sense of self identification with the image. I’m glad you enjoyed the story and happy to have read your reply!

By: Susan Stroud

Susan Stroud — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 03:48:21 +0000

I felt like I was seeing myself in Sharon. I, too, grew up in Miami and worked briefly at a beach hotel. Her expression in the picture seemed to be a mirror of my own soul in the 50′s and 60′s. Like Sharon, I am a happier soul these days.
Thanks for a piquant story.

By: Mark

Mark — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 22:04:36 +0000

In 23 years in the museum business I never had anything quite this great, but a few near misses. What a terrific story!

By: jerry davis

jerry davis — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 16:00:32 +0000

Dear Ian,
Thanks for the nice behind the scenes story. My wife and I went to San Francisco in early August and my prime reason was to see the Robert Frank exhibit at MOMA.( My wife wanted to see the Adams/O’Keefe exhibit.) I loved the Frank exhibit and purchased a copy of “The Americans” which I have been poring over ever since we returned.

Having been in college when this was his book was published I didn’t read it at that time. Yesterday, as my wife was chatting on the phone with her sister I head Sharon Collins on NPR. She didn’t bungle her story-it was so sweet.
Thanks for having such a wonderful exhibit and I know there are thousands of us that envy you those behind the scenes roller skating excursions.

By: Sharon

Sharon — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 01:48:04 +0000

HI Ian,
This is Sharon C again.
Just did the NPR interview to be aired tomorrow,Sunday 8/30 on All Things Considered.
Let’s hope I didn’t bungle my own story!
If the NY TImes wants it, I’ll be there Sept 9-18!
Many thanks to you and MOMA for this bit of fun in my life!
Sharon C.
P.S. I mentioned my grantmaking to MOMA during the interview!

By: plug1

plug1 — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 18:29:13 +0000

@Ian: i will def keep my eyes on your job board. i would LOVE to work for the SFMOMA. seriously, i would be so happy there.

By: anne

anne — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 22:10:30 +0000

Wow! Serendipity astounds. Thank you for sharing and for loving your job.