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America the Beautiful: The Monumental Landscape of Clyde Butcher The James J. Hill Reference Library and The Saint Paul Public Library, with the Metropolitan Services Agency (MELSA) and The Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library, presented an exhibit of the extraordinary black and white photographs of the acclaimed photographer Clyde Butcher.
T
housands of Minnesotans had the
opportunity to discover the magnificent
introduce Minnesotans to the creations of
work of the acclaimed American
this remarkable artist,” said Peter Gilbertson,
landscape photographer Clyde Butcher - known
James J. Hill Reference Library board member
as the “Ansel Adams of the Everglades” during a
and former chairman. “The Hill Library, with its
limited engagement exhibit hosted by the James
history and ambiance, was the perfect backdrop
J. Hill Reference Library and Saint Paul Public
for this extraordinary exhibit, which preserves
Library earlier this year.
“America the Beautiful: The Monumental
Landscape of Clyde Butcher” featured a collection of large-scale iconic black-and-white images that capture the beauty of places ranging from the South Dakota Badlands to the beaches
”This was a unique opportunity to
the diverse majesty of America’s landscapes.”
St. Paul mayor Chris Coleman kicked off the
exhibit during the January 28 opening with the
“The [Hill Library] interior is grand beyond imagination...Roman pillars stretching to the ceiling, creating a clear-story which makes for a feeling of dynamism...a feeling of timelessness. [...] when they added Clyde’s photography I was pretty much in tears with the emotion of it all. My love of books, history and Clyde’s photography all in one dynamic place!”
~ Nikki Butcher, Clyde Butcher’s wife The exhibit and associated programming
were made possible in part by the Arts and Culture Heritage Fund, which was voter approved in 2008 and began distributing funds
introduction of Clyde Butcher who spoke about
in 2009. The Heritage Fund has been dedicated
‘capturing the great public lands’ with his art.
to supporting Minnesota programs that aim to
The Hill Library also hosted related events, of Hawaii. Butcher composes his works at pristine and untarnished locations across the U.S., creating which included Polar Explorer and Minnesota
preserve arts and culture in the state.
America the Beautiful: The Monumental
arresting compositions that mark him as the
native Ann Bancroft and St. Paul-based Rose
Landscape of Clyde Butcher, was organized by
foremost landscape photographer.
Ensemble performing American hymns.
Exhibits Development Group (EDG).
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