I've always been curious about security guards at art museums - what are their lives like? What do they do when they leave work? What do they dream about at night? "Guardians," a series by acclaimed photographer Andy Freeberg, features portraits of women hired to guard art at Russian museums, often framing them as part of the exhibition.
Below, a few favorites:
Via Freunde von Freunden. See more at Andy Freeberg Photography, here.
This is wonderful! I always think of Charlotte on Sex and the City, when she had to volunteer at the art museum because no one would hire her. Not super relevant, but ya know.
ReplyDeleteWhat a timely post, Shoko! Did you see this article in the NY Times about museum guards? http://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/21/arts/artsspecial/museum-guards-on-life-beyond-the-galleries.html
ReplyDeleteI was at the Whitney last week and was wondering about the security guards! I'm curious to know what they think about the art and what their favorites are. (On a side note, the Jay DeFeo retrospective is up at the Whitney and is really beautiful and moving - have you seen it?)
ReplyDeleteMy college roommate spent a summer in Denver as a "guardian" at a gallery. She said she fell in love with the art all around her and found new intricacies with each passing view (I’m assuming as she paced back and forth). But after 3 months, she was bored and moved home. Interesting life; interesting passion. I love this photos and will passing along to her.
ReplyDeleteThat last image is perfection.
ReplyDeleteHow cool!! I think it would be so fun to work in a museum. I would want to guard my favorite paintings.
ReplyDeleteLovely portraits, I always try to smile at the security guards, it seems like a thankless job.
ReplyDeletelast one is a gem.
ReplyDeleteClaire, I haven't but I'm so excited to check it out! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteElle, no, but I'd love to! It sounds amazing!
I love it!
ReplyDeleteWhat a neat idea for a post. It is an interesting topic.
ReplyDeleteGinny
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I have worked in museums for 15+ years. It is not glamorous, but I am glad someone is recognizing our importance.
ReplyDeleteThis is amazing! The relationships between the art and the guards must be something beautiful
ReplyDeleteWow! Such beautiful pics:)
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Love this SO much. You would think at first glance they're actually meant to be part of the 'art' of the photograph!
ReplyDeleteRonnie xo