Ryerson Image Centre acquires pioneering photographer Berenice Abbott's archive | Gender and art | Scoop.it

TORONTO.- In conjunction with International Women’s Day, the Ryerson Image Centre celebrates the landmark acquisition of the Berenice Abbott Archive. Abbott, the pioneering artist best known for her extensive and iconic documentation of New York City, is among the most important photographers of the 20th century.

Donated by a generous circle of benefactors who wish to remain anonymous, the Abbott Archive includes photographs, original negatives, and working materials representing the entire arc of her six-decade career.