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==Solo exhibitions==
==Solo exhibitions==
In 2016 he assembled the exhibition entitled ''Children of Grass''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pbs.org/newshour/arts/walt-whitman-poetic-descendants|title=In 'Whitman's Descendants,' photographing some of America's greatest living poets|website=PBS NewsHour}}</ref><ref name=gra /> He started the project with the [[Walt Whitman]] Birthplace Association, taking photographs of contemporary well-known poets in elaborate scenes and poses, matching those photos with the poet's own work.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.buzzfeed.com/katebubacz/12-portraits-of-poets-show-sides-you-really-wouldnt-expect?utm_term=.mv2DZWyKZw#.vuL2V1pAVo|title=12 Portraits Of Poets Show Sides You Really Wouldn't Expect|publisher=}}</ref> Each of the poets assembled have claimed to be inspired at some point by Walt Whitman, and these photos will be exhibited in places including the [[Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery]].<ref name=gra>{{cite web|url=https://www.pw.org/content/the_written_image_b_a_van_sises_children_of_grass|title=The Written Image: B. A. Van Sise’s Children of Grass|date=15 February 2017|publisher=}}</ref>
In 2016 he assembled the exhibition entitled ''Children of Grass''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pbs.org/newshour/arts/walt-whitman-poetic-descendants|title=In 'Whitman's Descendants,' photographing some of America's greatest living poets|website=PBS NewsHour}}</ref><ref name=gra /> He started the project with the [[Walt Whitman]] Birthplace Association, taking photographs of contemporary well-known poets in elaborate scenes and poses, matching those photos with the poet's own work.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.buzzfeed.com/katebubacz/12-portraits-of-poets-show-sides-you-really-wouldnt-expect|title=12 Portraits Of Poets Show Sides You Really Wouldn't Expect|publisher=}}</ref> Each of the poets assembled have claimed to be inspired at some point by Walt Whitman, and these photos will be exhibited in places including the [[Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery]].<ref name=gra>{{cite web|url=https://www.pw.org/content/the_written_image_b_a_van_sises_children_of_grass|title=The Written Image: B. A. Van Sise’s Children of Grass|date=15 February 2017|publisher=}}</ref>


In 2017 Van Sise exhibited the first outdoor public installation to be held at the [[Museum of Jewish Heritage]], entitled ''Eyewitness: Photographs''. The exhibition was composed of 31 portraits of Holocaust survivors living in New York City.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cityguideny.com/article/Dimensions-Testimony-Museum-of-Jewish-Heritage-Exhibit-#.Wvo2d6QvzIU|title='So Valuable a Gift to Humanity': Speak Virtually with a Survivor at NYC's Museum of Jewish Heritage|website=www.cityguideny.com}}</ref> Each portrait was expanded to 13 feet high and five feet wide, printed on vinyl.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/21/arts/design/at-some-museums-the-art-is-now-on-the-outside.html|title=At Some Museums, the Art Is Now on the Outside|date=21 April 2017|publisher=|via=NYTimes.com}}</ref>
In 2017 Van Sise exhibited the first outdoor public installation to be held at the [[Museum of Jewish Heritage]], entitled ''Eyewitness: Photographs''. The exhibition was composed of 31 portraits of Holocaust survivors living in New York City.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cityguideny.com/article/Dimensions-Testimony-Museum-of-Jewish-Heritage-Exhibit-#.Wvo2d6QvzIU|title='So Valuable a Gift to Humanity': Speak Virtually with a Survivor at NYC's Museum of Jewish Heritage|website=www.cityguideny.com}}</ref> Each portrait was expanded to 13 feet high and five feet wide, printed on vinyl.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/21/arts/design/at-some-museums-the-art-is-now-on-the-outside.html|title=At Some Museums, the Art Is Now on the Outside|date=21 April 2017|publisher=|via=NYTimes.com}}</ref>


In 2018 he exhibited his collection ''Sweat'' at the [[Peabody Essex Museum]]. Each of the photos exhibited a before and after photo of an athlete, first as they normally looked, and next just as they completed a training session.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.buzzfeed.com/gabrielsanchez/photo-stories-march-23?utm_term=.bgqdV4mAVq#.al8YqJvpqW|title=9 Photo Stories That Will Help You See The World A Little Differently|publisher=}}</ref> Athletes included members of the [[New York Knicks]], [[New York Cosmos (2010)|New York Cosmos]], the Gotham Girls Roller Derby League, and competitors in the [[New York City Marathon]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://playtime.pem.org/sweat-an-image-gallery/|title=Sweat: An Image Gallery – PLAYTIME|website=playtime.pem.org}}</ref>
In 2018 he exhibited his collection ''Sweat'' at the [[Peabody Essex Museum]]. Each of the photos exhibited a before and after photo of an athlete, first as they normally looked, and next just as they completed a training session.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.buzzfeed.com/gabrielsanchez/photo-stories-march-23|title=9 Photo Stories That Will Help You See The World A Little Differently|publisher=}}</ref> Athletes included members of the [[New York Knicks]], [[New York Cosmos (2010)|New York Cosmos]], the Gotham Girls Roller Derby League, and competitors in the [[New York City Marathon]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://playtime.pem.org/sweat-an-image-gallery/|title=Sweat: An Image Gallery – PLAYTIME|website=playtime.pem.org}}</ref>


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 22:28, 23 June 2018

B.A. Van Sise
Alma materFordham University
OccupationPhotographer

B.A. Van Sise is an American photographer.

Career

B.A. Van Sise is a graduate of Fordham University, with degrees in both Visual Arts and Modern Languages.[1] He has produced photo essays for publications including the Village Voice.[2][3] Van Sise is also a travel photographer,[4][5] through various publications and as a Nikon/AFAR travel photography ambassador.[6]

Solo exhibitions

In 2016 he assembled the exhibition entitled Children of Grass.[7][8] He started the project with the Walt Whitman Birthplace Association, taking photographs of contemporary well-known poets in elaborate scenes and poses, matching those photos with the poet's own work.[9] Each of the poets assembled have claimed to be inspired at some point by Walt Whitman, and these photos will be exhibited in places including the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery.[8]

In 2017 Van Sise exhibited the first outdoor public installation to be held at the Museum of Jewish Heritage, entitled Eyewitness: Photographs. The exhibition was composed of 31 portraits of Holocaust survivors living in New York City.[10] Each portrait was expanded to 13 feet high and five feet wide, printed on vinyl.[11]

In 2018 he exhibited his collection Sweat at the Peabody Essex Museum. Each of the photos exhibited a before and after photo of an athlete, first as they normally looked, and next just as they completed a training session.[12] Athletes included members of the New York Knicks, New York Cosmos, the Gotham Girls Roller Derby League, and competitors in the New York City Marathon.[13]

References

  1. ^ Desk, BWW News. "Phase 2 of EYEWITNESS by B.A. Van Sise to Open at Museum of Jewish Heritage on 5/10". {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  2. ^ "B.A. Van Sise - Authors". www.villagevoice.com.
  3. ^ "The Week in Art: Hillary Clinton at Planned Parenthood's Benefit Art Auction and Pioneer Works' Village Fête - artnet News". 6 May 2017.
  4. ^ "Couple Forgoes Traditional Wedding, Spends All Their Money to Make a Difference in Africa". 8 January 2018.
  5. ^ "Lomography - Those Who Wander: LomoAmigo B.A. Van Sise".
  6. ^ "Photos of the Cuban National Circus". 9 December 2017.
  7. ^ "In 'Whitman's Descendants,' photographing some of America's greatest living poets". PBS NewsHour.
  8. ^ a b "The Written Image: B. A. Van Sise's Children of Grass". 15 February 2017.
  9. ^ "12 Portraits Of Poets Show Sides You Really Wouldn't Expect".
  10. ^ "'So Valuable a Gift to Humanity': Speak Virtually with a Survivor at NYC's Museum of Jewish Heritage". www.cityguideny.com.
  11. ^ "At Some Museums, the Art Is Now on the Outside". 21 April 2017 – via NYTimes.com.
  12. ^ "9 Photo Stories That Will Help You See The World A Little Differently".
  13. ^ "Sweat: An Image Gallery – PLAYTIME". playtime.pem.org.