Jerry Uelsmann Untitled 1969 Gelatin silver print 20 x 16 inches

New Realities: Jerry Uelsmann + Maggie Taylor
October 2, 2010 - January 30, 2011

New Realities is a 60 image exhibition that allows viewers to compare and contrast the notable yet nuanced differences between two pioneers of photomontage, the process of combining multiple images to form a cohesive whole. The differences in process are especially striking, as Maggie Taylor’s color work is created with a flatbed scanner and a computer, while Jerry Uelsmann uses a pure analog approach to craft his work.

New Realities is presented by ResMed, with support from the County of San Diego Community Enhancement Fund & the City of San Diego Commission for Arts and Culture.

Leeann Bui, Role Models, gelatin silver print, 10th Grade

Reflections: Exploring Cultural Identity
October 2, 2010 - January 30, 2011

Reflections is MoPA’s fifth annual youth exhibition, bringing together the work of over 40 students from San Diego County. This year’s theme encourages students to consider the concept of culture through the photographic medium, including still images, collage and film. In addition to providing a venue for MoPA visitors to recognize the talents, creativity, and concerns of San Diego youth, Reflections also showcases the photographic works emerging from the photography and filmmaking programs offered by MoPA’s Education Department, which reach thousands of San Diego students each year.

Reflections is presented by Cox Communications, with support from the County of San Diego Community Enhancement Fund & the City of San Diego Commission for Arts and Culture.

Streetwise: Masters of 60's Photography
February 5, 2011 - May 15, 2011

Streetwise builds on Swiss photographer Robert Frank’s snapshot aesthetic, which gained attention following the release of his groundbreaking book, The Americans in 1959. Frank’s focus on a more personal documentary style influenced a new generation of photographers, including legendaries such as Diane Arbus, Lee Friedlander, Jerry Berndt, Ruth-Marion Baruch, Garry Winogrand, Bruce Davidson, Danny Lyon and Ernest Withers.