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Included in the exhibition are a selection of photographs from The Ringling’s permanent collection and the Institute on World War II and the Human Experience at Florida State University. The exhibition features a visual account of World War II through the lenses of "soldier-photographers," including images from the Warren J. and Margot Coville archives and recent collection. Featuring snapshots, candid portraits, and pictures documenting action on the front lines, Witness to War is comprised of photographs from the personal collections of veterans and offers a unique historical perspective of WWII from individual servicemen. During WWII, Coville was stationed in England. As the Allies ramped up aerial raids over Europe, he photographed perilous bombing missions in action from his position within a B-17 “Flying Fortress.” The Coville collection includes many breath-taking images from those daring raids while other images provide invaluable documentation of the unique culture and daily life of US Airmen during their deployment at this critical moment in history. The Witness to War exhibition, which runs from June 21-October 27, will feature the following events: - Viewpoint: Photographing Conflict| The Historic Asolo Theater | June 15, 2013 This program, as part of The Ringling's Witness to War exhibition, will touch on some of the issues surrounding photography that transcend generations and conflicts. Kenny Irby, Poynter Institute senior faculty member for visual journalism and diveristy, will lead the lecture, which begins at 10:30 am.
- The Ringling Witness to War Gallery Walk and Talk | July 11, 2013 The Ringling's Witness to War Gallery Walk and Talk, which begins at 6:00 pm, will explore the dual nature of photography's crucial role in official documentation of events of war as well as personal stories of soldiers who captured the images. Free for Museum Members.
- The Ringling Witness to War Gallery Walk and Talk | August 1, 2013 The Ringling's Witness to War Gallery Walk and Talk, which begins at 6:00 pm, will explore the dual nature of photography's crucial role in official documentation of events of war as well as personal stories of soldiers who captured the images. Free for Museum Members.
- Witness to War on Film: Wake Island | Historic Asolo Theater | August 4, 2013 Films begin at 2:00 pm and are free of charge for The Ringling's Museum Members and with non-member Museum admission. Reservations are suggested: 941-360-7399. $5 for films only.
- Witness to War on Film: So Proudly We Hail | Historic Asolo Theater | August 11, 2013 Films begin at 2:00 pm and are free of charge for The Ringling's Museum Members and with non-member Museum admission. Reservations are suggested: 941-360-7399. $5 for films only.
- Witness to War on Film: Destination Tokyo | Historic Asolo Theater | August 18, 2013 Films begin at 2:00 pm and are free of charge for The Ringling's Museum Members and with non-member Museum admission. Reservations are suggested: 941-360-7399. $5 for films only.
General Admission includes the Ringling Museum of Art, special exhibitions, Ca’ d’Zan Mansion, Circus Museum, and Mable’s historic Rose Garden, all on 66 acres of lushly landscaped grounds. Adults are $25; senior citizens (65 and over) are $20; children ages 6-17 are $5; a three-day pass is $35. Free Admission for children 5 and under accompanied by an adult, and for museum members. Advance tickets are available online or by calling 941.358.3180. Visit http://www.ringling.org for more information. |
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