A Gravestone in The Old Norwichtown Cemetery older than the tree that now engulfs the stone. Graves dating back to the Revolutionary War many French troops under the leadership of General Rochambeau are buried there.
Yesterday we went to The Wadsworth Atheneum to see the Patti Smith Photographs and more of their great collection. Patti’s work was emotionally dark, many gravestones of famous writers and artists. There are also images of rooms and beds from The Chelsea Hotel where she shared a room/suite with Robert Mapplethorpe when they were “Just Kids” the title of her new book. Technically most of the images were made with a B+W Polaroid Land Camera and printed from the negative in limited editions. It is a visual history of the artist and the times. The show closes on Feb 19 so get over for a look at her work, collections of hers and two short films. The Wadsworth Atheneum is worth a visit anytime the museum has a vast collection with many alternating shows. See link above to see what is coming up at The Wadsworth. enjoy pjc
This was my first visit to the Wadsworth, and I already can\’t wait to go back! What an amazing collection– I had no idea of all we\’d find there. The Patti Smith exhibit was just as you describe it–a bit dark, and accompanied by some interesting artifacts. Only a few days left for anyone who hasn\’t seen it to GO NOW!
Ha! I was with you when you took that picture!!
Whoa what a memory from a Cemetery Babe. enjoy pjc