Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Milton Rogovin, Photographer and Social Activist

Milton in the darkroom. Photo © Diane Bush, c.1982

Milton Rogovin, Social Documentary Photographer and Activist, passed away today, January 18, 2011. He was 101 years old. 

We are saddened by the loss of such a wonderful human being and photographer. Milton touched many peoples lives and documented an important piece of our history. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.

http://lens.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/01/18/parting-glance-milton-rogovin-101/

The Working-Class Eye of Milton Rogovin will be on exhibit this January 20 - June 30, 2011 at Gage Gallery, Roosevelt University, in Chicago.

Monday, January 3, 2011

The Working-Class Eye of Milton Rogovin

www.miltonrogovin.com
The Working-Class Eye of Milton Rogovin
at Gage Gallery in Chicago
January 20 - June 30, 2011

Opening Reception:  January 20, 5 - 8 p.m., with presentation by Mark Rogovin
   
HOURS: Monday – Friday, 9-6 p.m., Saturday, 10-4 p.m.   
WHERE: Gage Gallery, Roosevelt University, 18 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago

For a full calendar of exhibit events: www.roosevelt.edu/gagegallery

Exhibition made possible by generous financial support from Susan B. Rubnitz.
Sponsored by Roosevelt University's College of Arts and Sciences, the Chicago Center for Working-Class Studies, and the Labor and Working-Class History Association.