CZECHS, COLLECTED
Czech and Slovak photographers at FotoFest 1990 – present
Walk Through: CZECHS, COLLECTED
Tuesday, MARCH 26 | 6-8 PM
CZECH CENTER MUSEUM HOUSTON, 4920 SAN JACINTO ST.
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
Join Frazier King for a free public tour exploring the remarkable works of art showcasing the poetry, creativity, and humor of Czech photography. Step into the private world of art collectors as King provides insight into the works of art on view. Take advantage of this opportunity to learn about the tradition of Czech photography and get an exclusive look at works from Houston’s art enthusiasts.
The walk though at the CCMH will begin at 6:00 pm followed by a book signing of “The Collector’s Eye—A Photographer’s View of His Contemporaries”.
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Frazier King is a photographer, collector, and curator, living and working in Houston, TX. Over the last 25 years, King has exhibited in numerous solo and group shows in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Brazil, France, and Belgium. His work is included in the collections of many individuals and the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston; Harry Ransom Center, Austin, TX; George Eastman House, Rochester, NY; Bibliothèque nationale de France, Paris, France; and Museu de Arte Moderna, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
King has been a collector since the 1990s. His collection was shown by FotoFest in 2012 in “The Collector’s Eye II” exhibition. Subsequently, he produced in conjunction with FotoFest and Schilt Publishing a book entitled “The Collector’s Eye—A Photographer’s View of His Contemporaries”. During his 15 years serving as a member of the board of directors of HCP, King curated or co-curated exhibitions and participated as a reviewer in photography portfolio review events around the world.
CZECHS, COLLECTED is an exhibition featuring the works of Czech and Slovak photographers who have presented at FotoFest since 1990. Viewers get an exclusive peek into works from Houston's private collections and from FotoFest archives.