Yousuf Karsh: American Portraits

Yousuf Karsh: American Portraits

20th century icons and idols of Yousuf Karsh: American Portraits, on view through September 16, 2018.

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Address: 456 Belmonte Park North, Dayton, OH 45405 [Map/directions]
Event has passed (Sun, Sep 16 2018)
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Cost: Adults: $14; Seniors (60+), Students (18+ w/ID), Active Military: $11; Groups (10 or more): $11; Youth (ages 7-17): $6; Children (6 & under): Free; Museum Members: Free

Yousuf Karsh: American Portraits

20th Century Iconic Portraits at Dayton Art Institute Exhibit

During a career that spanned six decades, photographer Yousuf Karsh created iconic portraits of many of the 20th century's most influential men and women. This exhibition features 48 of Karsh's black-and-white photographs from the National Portrait Gallery's collection.

Featured portraits include writer Ernest Hemingway; artists Georgia O’Keeffe and Andy Warhol; actors Ingrid Bergman and Humphrey Bogart; athletes Muhammad Ali and Jackie Robinson; business leaders Elizabeth Arden and Warren Buffett; architects Frank Lloyd Wright and I. M. Pei; first ladies Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and Eleanor Roosevelt; and entertainment giants Walt Disney and Jim Henson.

This exhibition is organized by the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery, Washington, D.C.

Dayton Art Institute

Yousuf Karsh: American Portraits is taking place at Dayton Art Institute, which is located at 456 Belmonte Park North in Dayton. Dayton Art Institute - Committed to enriching the community by creating meaningful experiences with art that are available to all. Visit us often to enjoy our diverse collections, world class exhibits and more.

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