Berenice Abbott Entre em um
sensação, não
uma galeria.
Escolha um estado de espírito e o próprio ambiente responde — a luz esfria ou aquece, o ritmo do ar muda, e apenas as obras que carregam esse sentimento emergem da escuridão. Todo o resto recua para a sombra.
Berenice Abbott
Early Life and Artistic Foundations Berenice Abbott, born Berenice Alice Abbott on July 17, 1898, in Springfield, Ohio, possessed a spirit that seemed destined for artistic exploration from the outset. Her early years were marked by a quiet intensity, shaped by her parents’ divorce and a childhood spent navigating the complexities of family life. Despite this backdrop, Berenice developed a keen eye for detail and an appreciation for be
auty—qualities that would later become central to her photographic vision. She initially pursued studies at The Ohio State University in 1918, but found herself drawn away from academic pursuits, seeking instead the vibrant pulse of New York City. This shift reflected a desire for independence and a yearning to immerse herself in the burgeoning artistic scene of the metropolis. Her time at the university provided her with foundational…
