Jorge Camiruaga and Diane Williams sitting by the ocean in Montevideo
An outdoor waterfront scene shows two people seated on a low stone seawall facing slightly toward each other. One person wears a dark jacket and jeans, while the other wears a red shirt and light-colored pants. A broad expanse of water stretches behind them, with a skyline of high-rise buildings visible across the shore under a lightly clouded sky.
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Jan Williams rehearsing Morton Feldman's Crippled Symmetry
Feldman, Morton, 1926-1987. Crippled symmetry -- Performances
An indoor stage scene shows a person standing behind a mallet percussion instrument, holding mallets while facing a music stand. The instrument is positioned on a table or stand, with additional equipment nearby. A dark stage backdrop isolates the performer, emphasizing the concert or rehearsal setting.
Nils Vigeland, Eberhard Blum, and Jan Williams rehearsing Morton Feldman's Crippled Symmetry
The view from the audience shows an auditorium with rows of empty chairs facing a stage. Three performers are spaced across the stage, with one seated at a grand piano on the left, one seated at the center near music stands, and one standing at a mallet percussion instrument on the right. The stage has a dark backdrop with minimal lighting, emphasizing the performance setup.
Eberhard Blum, Jan Williams, and Han de Vries rehearsing Morton Feldman's Instruments 3
Feldman, Morton, 1926-1987. Instruments, no. 3 -- Performances
An indoor stage scene shows three performers spaced across the stage against a dark backdrop. One performer sits at the left holding drumsticks beside a music stand, another stands at the center behind a music stand and percussion setup, and a third is partially visible at the right near a marimba or vibraphone. Percussion instruments, music stands, and stage equipment are arranged across the performance area, suggesting a concert rehearsal or ensemble performance.
The view from the audience shows an auditorium with rows of empty chairs facing a stage. A grand piano is positioned on the left, while two performers stand together near a mallet percussion instrument and music stand on the right side of the stage. The stage has a dark backdrop with minimal lighting, emphasizing the rehearsal or performance setup.
Eberhard Blum, Jan Williams, and Han de Vries at a rehearsal of Morton Feldman's Instruments 3
An indoor stage scene shows a person standing in the foreground with one hand raised in a conducting or instructional gesture beside a music stand. Two seated people face the standing person, one holding a wind instrument, while another person is partially visible farther back. The stage has a dark backdrop with music stands and chairs arranged for a rehearsal or performance.
Han de Vries, Eberhard Blum and Jan Williams at a rehearsal of Morton Feldman's Instruments 3
An indoor stage scene shows three people standing side by side against a dark background. The person in the center looks down at an open booklet or program held in both hands, while the people on either side look toward the booklet. One person wears glasses and a dark jacket, another wears a light-colored long-sleeved shirt, and the third wears glasses with a light blue shirt. The scene appears to take place during or after a performance or rehearsal.
An indoor stage scene shows several musicians arranged around music stands and chairs against a dark backdrop. One person sits in the foreground holding a wind instrument while reading from sheet music, another stands near the center beside a music stand, and a third is seated at the right with another wind instrument. Large gongs, a drum set, additional percussion equipment, and chairs are arranged across the stage, indicating a rehearsal or performance setting.
An indoor stage scene shows three musicians positioned across the performance area against a dark backdrop. One musician sits at the left playing a wind instrument, another stands at the center behind a percussion setup and music stand, and a third sits at the right playing a wind instrument beside a marimba or vibraphone. Additional percussion instruments, microphones, music stands, and chairs are arranged across the stage, indicating a rehearsal or chamber performance.
Eberhard Blum, Jan Williams, Nils Vigeland, and Ann Holyoke Lehmann before a performance of Morton Feldman's Why Patterns?
An indoor scene shows four people posing for a group photograph in an auditorium. One person sits on the floor in front, while three others sit on chairs behind, all facing the camera. The background includes rows of empty auditorium seats and a chandelier visible at the upper right, suggesting the photo was taken after a performance or event.
Eberhard Blum, Jan Williams, and Nils Vigeland before a performance of Morton Feldman's Why Patterns?
An indoor scene shows three people seated side by side on chairs in an auditorium, all facing the camera. They wear dress shirts and ties, with the person in the center wearing glasses and holding a small booklet or program. Rows of empty auditorium seats fill the background, and a chandelier is partially visible at the upper left, suggesting the photograph was taken after a performance or event.
Jan and Diane Williams, and Eberhard Blum outside of the Altes Museum in Berlin
An outdoor scene shows three people standing together in the center of a broad paved square. One person wears a light-colored coat and scarf, another wears a dark jacket with light-colored pants, and the third wears a white shirt with dark trousers. Behind them is a large historic building with a long colonnade, red brick sections, and statues along the roofline. The open plaza stretches across the foreground under a lightly overcast sky.
Jan and Diane Williams on a bridge in Berlin
Two people stand on a red metal bridge spanning a calm, tree-lined waterway. One person with white hair, a beard, glasses, and a dark sweater draped over their shoulders leans against the railing, while the other wears glasses, a light-colored jacket, and a red top, facing them with one hand resting on the railing. Dense green trees line both sides of the water, which extends into the distance behind them.
Jan and Diane Williams, and Eberhard Blum on a boat in Berlin
The view from inside a passenger boat shows three seated people. In the foreground, a bald person wearing a white shirt turns to face the camera. Behind them, two people wearing sunglasses sit side by side. Large windows reveal an industrial waterfront with buildings, utility poles, and a small airplane visible in the sky outside.
Jan and Diane Williams eating at Richard Trythall's rooftop garden
Three people are seated around a table covered with a patterned tablecloth on a sunny rooftop terrace. Plates, glasses, and food are arranged on the table as they appear to be sharing a meal. One person in a blue shirt sits on the left, another wearing a light-colored hat sits in the middle, and a third person in a light blue shirt sits on the right. The terrace is enclosed by wooden screens and surrounded by neighboring buildings with tiled roofs and rooftop structures.
An outdoor scene shows a person wearing a red short-sleeved shirt, light-colored pants, sunglasses, and a hat standing on a stone-paved path within an archaeological site. Behind them is the base of a large weathered stone monument with carved architectural details, while broken columns and scattered stone blocks surround the area. Metal railings, scaffolding, and partially excavated ruins are visible in the background.
Diane Williams at Igor Stravinsky's grave in Venice
An outdoor scene shows a person standing on a gravel path beside a flat gravestone engraved with the name "IGOR STRAVINSKY." The person is wearing a light-colored sweater, light pants, dark shoes, and a black crossbody bag. A brick wall and a small evergreen shrub are visible in the background, with part of another gravestone visible at the edge of the frame.
Jan Williams and Joel Chadabe with students in Montevideo
An indoor group portrait shows around a dozen people gathered closely together, with some standing and others kneeling in the front. The people are dressed in casual clothing, including patterned shirts, button-down shirts, and jeans, and several have their arms around one another. The room has dim lighting with dark walls, and a table with items on it is partially visible along one side of the image.
Jan Williams after a concert in Montevideo
An indoor scene shows several people socializing in a dimly lit room. A person wearing a patterned long-sleeved shirt stands near the center with one hand raised to their chin, while others stand nearby holding drinks and talking. Part of a large drum is visible in the foreground, and a ladder can be seen against the back wall.
A color photograph shows a group of about a dozen people gathered closely together indoors, with some standing and others kneeling or crouching in the front. Several people have their arms around one another, and many are smiling toward the camera. The group is dressed casually in patterned shirts, T-shirts, and jeans. A small wooden table with a colorful object on top is partially visible at the lower right edge of the image.
Jan Williams seated on ferry between Montevideo and Buenos Aires
A color photograph shows a person seated in an airplane window seat wearing glasses and a light blue button-up shirt. The person has a white beard and is looking toward the camera with their hands folded in their lap. A pair of eyeglasses rests on the window ledge, and an airline meal tray is visible on the folded tray table in front of the seat. The backs of nearby seats are partially visible in the foreground.
Jan Williams and Joel Chadabe in front of Auditorio El Aleph of the Centro Cultural Recoleta (Buenos Aires, Argentina)
A color photograph shows two people standing together in front of a building with tall doorways and light-colored columns. One person is wearing a blue short-sleeved button-up shirt and light-colored pants, while the other is wearing a plaid long-sleeved shirt tucked into khaki pants. Both are smiling toward the camera. A wall-mounted light fixture is visible above them, and the open doorways reveal dark interior spaces behind.
Centro Cultural Recoleta (Buenos Aires, Argentina)
A color photograph shows two people standing in front of a light-colored building with a dark doorway. One person, wearing a plaid long-sleeved shirt and khaki pants, leans against the wall with an arm resting on a mounted plaque. The other person, wearing a blue short-sleeved button-up shirt and light-colored pants, stands with arms crossed and one foot resting against the wall. Both are facing the camera, and part of the building's entrance and architectural details are visible in the background.
A color photograph shows a person standing alone on a wide, sunlit walkway lined with tall trees and decorative lampposts. The person is wearing light-colored pants, a light shirt, and red shoes while holding an object under one arm and looking toward the left. The path extends into the distance, where a few other people are faintly visible beneath the shade of the trees.
A color photograph shows a close-up portrait of a person with shoulder-length hair, a beard, and a mustache wearing a brown and dark-striped shirt. The person is looking downward with a neutral expression. The background is softly blurred, with trees, greenery, and part of a building visible outdoors in daylight.
Francisco Kröpfl. Jan Williams, and unidentified man on a street in Buenos Aires
A color photograph shows three people standing side by side on a paved city sidewalk, smiling toward the camera. The person on the left is holding a plastic shopping bag, the person in the center is wearing suspenders and holding a small object, and the person on the right is wearing a blue short-sleeved button-up shirt. Parked cars line the street behind them, with multi-story buildings, storefronts, and a red Coca-Cola sign visible in the background.
Francisco Kröpfl outside of the Centro Cultural Recoleta
A color photograph shows a person standing in the entrance of a building with glass doors, holding a jacket draped over one arm. Above the doorway is a large sign that reads "Recoleta Buenos Aires." The building's facade features gray columns with reddish-brown trim framing the entrance, and reflections are visible in the glass doors behind the person.
A color photograph shows a close-up portrait of a person with short gray hair wearing a dark collared shirt. The person is looking toward the left with a neutral expression. The softly blurred background is brightly lit, with faint outlines of buildings and water suggesting an outdoor waterfront setting.
Philip Guston's portrait of Morton Feldman (on loan from the Des Moines Art Center) being hung in the Berlinische Galerie
Guston, Philip, 1913-1980. Friend -- To M.F.
A color photograph shows three people working together to install or paint a large artwork mounted on a white gallery wall. Two people stand on separate ladders on either side of the piece, while a third person kneels on the floor in front of it. The artwork features broad reddish-brown brushstrokes on a large rectangular surface. A wooden crate is positioned in the foreground, and the room has polished wooden floors and high white walls.
ParaskevaiÌdis, Graciela, 1940- - Composer
A color photograph shows a close-up side profile of a person with short white hair wearing oversized round dark sunglasses. The person is turned slightly to the left with their mouth slightly open, and part of a blue garment is visible at the shoulder. The background is softly blurred, emphasizing the person's face.
Nils Vigeland and Eberhard Blum at the piano before a performance of Morton Feldman's For Philip Guston at the Berlinische Galerie
A color photograph shows two people seated side by side at a grand piano with its lid raised in a large room with polished wooden floors and white walls. A third person stands near the back wall beside stacked wooden crates. To the right are a music stand, electronic keyboard, and other audio equipment on stands. Part of a ladder is visible along the left edge of the image, suggesting the space is being prepared for a performance or installation.
A color photograph shows a close-up portrait of a person with a beard and mustache wearing large rectangular eyeglasses attached to a glasses cord. The person is dressed in a light-colored striped button-up shirt with two chest pockets and is looking downward with a slight smile. The softly blurred outdoor background keeps the focus on the person's face.
A color photograph shows two people indoors against a dark background with hanging cables and equipment. The person in the foreground has white hair, a white beard, and glasses, and is wearing a patterned short-sleeved shirt while facing slightly to the right. Another person wearing a dark shirt is partially visible behind them on the left, looking toward the foreground. The setting appears to be backstage or in a technical area.
Jan Williams preparing his marimba for a performance of Morton Feldman's For Philip Guston at the Berlinische Galerie
Feldman, Morton, 1926-1987. For Philip Guston -- Performances
A color photograph shows a person bending over to adjust one of the wheels on a marimba with gold-colored resonator tubes and dark wooden bars. Another percussion instrument with vertical metal tubes stands behind the marimba. The room has polished wooden floors and plain white walls, suggesting a gallery, rehearsal, or performance space.
Jan Williams with Joel Chadabe bowing after a performance of one of Chadabe's works
A color photograph shows two people standing side by side on a stage facing the camera. One person is wearing a patterned short-sleeved shirt, while the other is dressed in a dark long-sleeved shirt. Behind them, several seated musicians, music stands, and percussion instruments are visible, suggesting a rehearsal or performance setting. The stage floor is wooden, and part of a grand piano is visible along the left edge of the image.
Jan Williams, Graciela Paraskevaídis, Coriún Aharonián, Joel Chadabe, Ricardo Gomez, and Jorge Camiruaga eating outdoors at a restaurant in Montevideo
A color photograph shows a group of people seated around adjoining outdoor café tables, with plates, cups, and drinks in front of them. Several people are looking toward the camera while others are engaged with one another. The café is located along a lively street lined with storefronts and brick buildings. Other patrons are seated nearby, and signs, awnings, and pedestrians contribute to the busy urban atmosphere.
Philip Guston's portrait of Morton Feldman hung at the Berlinische Galerie
A color photograph shows a framed square painting hanging on a white gallery wall. The artwork depicts a stylized person in side profile with reddish-brown hair against a pale blue background, with a small abstract shape positioned in front of the face. The painting is enclosed in a thin dark frame, and part of a dark object is visible at the lower left edge of the photograph.
Jan Williams rehearsing Morton Feldman's For Philip Guston at the Berlinische Galerie
A color photograph shows a person with white hair, a white beard, and glasses wearing a blue collared shirt. The person is turned toward the left, looking slightly downward with a neutral expression. Part of a percussion instrument with vertical metal tubes is visible behind them against a plain white wall, suggesting a rehearsal, gallery, or performance space.
A color photograph shows a grand piano positioned against a white gallery wall beneath a framed square painting depicting a stylized person in profile. A person wearing a light-colored shirt stands beside the left end of the piano with one hand resting on it. The room has polished wooden floors, sparse furnishings, and an open gallery layout.
A color photograph shows a person with white hair and glasses standing behind a percussion instrument, holding a single mallet raised in one hand. A music stand with sheet music is positioned in front of the person. A percussion instrument with vertical metal tubes stands to the left, and another keyboard percussion instrument is partially visible in the foreground. The room has polished wooden floors and plain white gallery walls.
Eberhard Blum rehearsing Morton Feldman's For Philip Guston at the Berlinische Galerie
A color photograph shows a person standing and playing a flute while reading from a music stand. The person is wearing glasses, a dark long-sleeved top, and dark pants. The performance takes place in a room with plain white walls and polished wooden floors, suggesting a gallery or recital space.
Nils Vigeland, Eberhard Blum, and Jan Williams at rehearsal of Morton Feldman's For Philip Guston at the Berlinische Galerie
A color photograph shows a performance area in a gallery with rows of empty chairs in the foreground. Three musicians are positioned near the back wall, with one standing at a microphone and two seated behind music stands. A grand piano occupies the right side of the stage area, and a large framed painting depicting a stylized person in profile hangs on the wall above the performers. The room has polished wooden floors and plain white walls.
A color photograph shows several people gathered in a gallery performance space with polished wooden floors and high white walls. A grand piano occupies the right side of the room, while a few people stand and sit near music stands and percussion instruments. A large framed painting depicting a stylized person in profile hangs prominently on the wall above the performance area. Empty audience seating is visible in the foreground, suggesting the space is prepared for or between performances.
A color photograph shows three people standing together near a keyboard percussion instrument in a gallery performance space. A grand piano occupies the right side of the room, and rows of audience chairs are visible in the foreground. A large framed painting depicting a stylized person in profile hangs on the white wall above the performers. The room has polished wooden floors and an open, minimalist layout.
Jan Williams at his marimba for a rehearsal of Morton Feldman's For Philip Guston at the Berlinische Galerie
A color photograph shows a person with white hair and a white beard standing behind a music stand in front of a keyboard percussion instrument. Additional percussion equipment is partially visible at the edges of the image, including vertical metal tubes on the left. The room has polished wooden floors, plain white walls, and overhead lighting, suggesting a gallery or recital space.
Nils Vigeland, Eberhard Blum, and Jan Williams rehearsing for Morton Feldman's For Philip Guston at the Berlinische Galerie
A color photograph shows a wide view of a gallery performance space with rows of empty chairs in the foreground. A grand piano sits on the left beneath a framed painting depicting a stylized person in profile. One person is seated near the center of the performance area, while another is positioned behind percussion instruments on the right. The room has polished wooden floors, high white walls, and a minimalist layout suitable for a recital or exhibition.
A color photograph shows a wide view of a gallery performance space with rows of empty chairs filling the foreground. A grand piano is positioned on the left beneath a framed painting depicting a stylized person in profile. One person is seated at the center of the performance area, while another stands behind percussion instruments on the far right. The room has high white walls, polished wooden floors, and subdued lighting, suggesting a recital or rehearsal setting.
Philip Guston's portrait of Morton Feldman (on loan from the Des Moines Art Center) being hung in the Berlinische Galerie, with Nils Vigeland watching from the piano
A color photograph shows three people working on ladders to position or secure a large framed painting depicting a stylized person in profile on a white gallery wall. One person stands on a ladder at the left, another on a ladder at the right, and a third reaches up from between them toward the artwork. In the foreground, a wooden crate sits on the polished floor, and another person is seated at a grand piano with their back to the camera. The scene appears to capture the setup of an exhibition or performance space.
A color photograph shows three people working from ladders to install or adjust a large framed painting depicting a stylized person in profile on a white gallery wall. One person stands on a ladder at the left, while two people work from a ladder on the right to align the artwork. A fourth person stands on the floor beneath the painting, looking upward. A wooden crate is positioned in the foreground on the polished wooden floor, and the edge of a grand piano is visible at the lower right, suggesting the space is being prepared for an exhibition or performance.
A color photograph shows three people standing on ladders as they install or adjust a large framed painting depicting a stylized person in profile on a white gallery wall. One person works from a ladder on the left, while another stands on a ladder on the right. A third person stands on the floor beneath the artwork with both arms raised toward it, assisting with positioning. A wooden crate sits on the polished wooden floor in the foreground, suggesting the gallery is being prepared for an exhibition or performance.
A color photograph shows a grand piano positioned against a white gallery wall beneath a large framed painting depicting a stylized person in profile. One person stands beside the piano with both arms raised toward the lower edge of the painting, while another person is partially visible at the left edge near a small step stool. The room has polished wooden floors and a minimalist gallery setting, suggesting the artwork is being adjusted or installed.
Guston, Philip, 1913-1980. Friend - To M.F.
A color photograph shows a grand piano positioned against a white gallery wall beneath a large framed painting depicting a stylized person in profile. One person stands beside the left end of the piano, partially obscured by the instrument, with one arm raised toward the painting as if making an adjustment. A small stool sits near the piano, and the room features polished wooden floors and a spacious, minimalist gallery setting.
Nils Vigeland on stage at the Berlnische Galerie before a performance of Morton Feldman's For Philip Guston
A color photograph shows a grand piano with its lid raised positioned on a polished wooden floor in a spacious gallery. To the left, a large framed painting depicting a stylized person in profile rests on the floor, leaning against the white wall rather than hanging. A person is partially visible near the far right edge of the room, and the open, minimalist space suggests preparations for an exhibition or performance.
Jan Williams, John Patrick Thomas, Robert Black, and Eberhard Blum eating at a restaurant outdoors
Thomas, John Patrick - Voice (Counter-tenor)
A color photograph shows four people seated around a white plastic table at an outdoor café. Cups, saucers, and small dishes are arranged on the table, and all four people are facing toward the camera. A chalkboard menu stands beside the group, while additional patrons and a server are visible in the background near the café entrance. White plastic chairs, storefront windows, and the café setting suggest a casual gathering in an outdoor dining area.
A color photograph shows a large crowd of people gathered on a grassy lawn facing a monumental building that is completely wrapped in white fabric. The wrapped structure features visible towers and rooflines beneath the covering, with several flags flying above it. Low hedges and a gravel path occupy the foreground, while the sky is partly cloudy. The scene appears to document a public art installation attracting many visitors.
Eberhard Blum, Jan Williams, and Werner Uehlinger in front of the Reichstag, wrapped by Christo
A color photograph shows three people standing side by side on a grassy area, facing the camera. The person in the center is wearing sunglasses and a light-colored shirt, while the people on either side are dressed in darker clothing. Behind them, a large crowd has gathered in front of a monumental building wrapped entirely in white fabric, with flags visible above the structure. The scene takes place outdoors under a partly cloudy sky.
Eberhard Blum, Ann Holyoke Lehmann, and Jan Williams in front of the Reichstag, wrapped by Christo
A color photograph shows three people standing arm in arm on a grassy field, smiling toward the camera. One person is wearing a dark jacket, the person in the center is wearing a striped shirt and glasses, and the person on the right is wearing sunglasses and a light-colored shirt. Behind them, a large crowd has gathered in front of a monumental building wrapped entirely in white fabric, with flags visible above the structure. The scene takes place outdoors under a partly cloudy sky.
Jan Williams and Ann Holyoke Lehmann outside of the Reichstag, wrapped by Christo
A color photograph shows two people standing together on a grassy lawn, smiling toward the camera. Behind them, a monumental building is completely wrapped in white fabric, with towers and rooflines visible beneath the covering and a tall flagpole rising in front of it. A large crowd is gathered along the edge of the lawn, separated by low hedges. The scene takes place outdoors under a lightly clouded sky.
Jan Williams outside of the Reichstag, wrapped by Christo
A color photograph shows a person wearing a light-colored cap, striped shirt, and khaki pants standing on a paved plaza facing the camera. Behind the person, a monumental building is completely wrapped in white fabric, with towers and rooflines visible beneath the covering. Small groups of visitors are walking and standing around the plaza, and additional people are gathered near the base of the installation. The scene takes place outdoors under a bright sky.
Jan Williams and Robert Black in front of the Reichstag, wrapped by Christo
A color photograph shows two people standing together on a grassy lawn, facing the camera. One person is wearing sunglasses, a light-colored shirt, and light pants, while the other is wearing a dark shirt and light-colored pants. Behind them, a monumental building is completely wrapped in white fabric, with towers and rooflines visible beneath the covering and a flagpole rising in front. Low hedges separate the lawn from a large crowd gathered near the installation under a bright, lightly clouded sky.
A color photograph shows two people standing side by side on a paved plaza, facing the camera. One person is wearing sunglasses, a light-colored striped shirt, and khaki pants, while the other is wearing a blue shirt and light-colored pants. Behind them, a monumental building is completely wrapped in white fabric, with towers and rooflines visible beneath the covering. Several visitors are walking and standing around the plaza, and the scene takes place outdoors under a bright sky.
Jan Williams outside of the Reichstag, which had been wrapped by the artist, Christo
A color photograph shows a person with white hair wearing dark sunglasses, a light-colored striped shirt, and khaki pants standing on a paved plaza. Behind the person, a monumental building is completely wrapped in white fabric, with towers and rooflines visible beneath the covering. A few visitors are walking through the plaza, and temporary fencing is visible near the installation. The scene takes place outdoors under a bright sky.
Jan Williams, John Patrick Thomas, Gudrun Reschke, Eberhard Blum, Iven Hausmann, and Robert Black during rehearsal of for John Cage's Ryoanji in the Akademie der Künste
A color photograph shows a spacious indoor performance area with concrete floors, columns, and exposed ceiling beams. Several musicians are positioned on separate raised platforms throughout the room, with music stands placed nearby. String instruments, including double basses and other bowed instruments, are visible among the performers. A seated audience member or participant is visible at the left edge of the image, and the open layout suggests a rehearsal, installation, or contemporary music performance.
Stage setup for John Cage's Ryoanji in the Akademie der Künste
A color photograph shows a large open indoor space with concrete floors, square columns, and exposed ceiling beams. Several low platforms are arranged across the room, some holding chairs, music stands, or percussion instruments, while others are empty. The wide layout suggests the space is being prepared for or used for a contemporary music performance, rehearsal, or installation.
Jan Williams, John Patrick Thomas, Gudrun Reschke, Eberhard Blum, Iven Hausmann, and Robert Black in the garden of the Akademie der Künste
Five adults pose together on a paved courtyard outside a low-rise building. Two people stand in the front center, with three others positioned behind and to the sides. The group is dressed in casual to business-casual clothing, and trees, shrubs, and a ladder leaning against the building are visible in the background. The photograph appears slightly dark and softly focused.
Two adults are seated facing each other at a small table in a cluttered office or study. One person wears a white shirt and looks downward, while the other wears a red shirt and glasses and faces the camera. The table holds several bottles, cups, glasses, and small containers. Behind them, floor-to-ceiling shelves are densely packed with books, binders, stacks of papers, and magazines, creating a crowded workspace.
Ann Holyoke Lehmann and Eberhard Blum eating
An indoor scene shows two adults seated at a table. One person in a striped shirt is partially visible on the left, looking down at something in their hands, while another person in a white shirt leans forward in a chair. The table holds several bottles, glasses, and other drink containers. Behind them is a wooden exercise frame with suspended straps or handles, and the room has plain walls with a few furnishings along the edges.
Ann Holyoke Lehmann sitting beside her work, De Consolatione Philosophiae
An indoor scene shows a large circular artwork with concentric rings and radial segments leaning against a wall. A person wearing a striped top is seated at the edge of the frame beside a table, looking toward the camera. Part of a window and exposed ceiling beams are visible in the background, and bottles and other items sit on the table in the foreground.
Bent Lylloff, President of the Danish Percussion Society, shaking hands with Jan Williams, being inducted as an honorary member
An indoor social gathering shows several adults standing and talking in a room with large windows. Two people stand in the center facing each other in conversation, while others are grouped around the room, some holding drinks. Framed artwork hangs on the walls, and a decorative hanging light fixture is suspended from the ceiling. The room is softly lit, giving the photograph a warm appearance.
Jan and Diane Williams at a reception in Bent Lyllof's house following Williams' induction as an honorary member into the Danish Percussion Society
An indoor scene shows three adults near a wooden doorway. One person in a dark sweater and plaid skirt stands with arms crossed, facing toward the doorway. Another person wearing a dark red sweater leans forward near the open door, while a third person is partially visible at the left edge of the frame. A framed picture hangs above the doorway, and a stove or heater is positioned against the wall beside the standing person.
Jan Williams and Carlos Stasi outside in São Paulo
Two adults stand side by side on a sidewalk, smiling with their arms around each other. One person wears a light-colored shirt with a dark sweater draped over the shoulders and light trousers, while the other wears a gray blazer over a white outfit. Trees, benches, parked cars, utility poles, and nearby buildings line the street, and bright daylight illuminates the scene.
Jan Williams with Bent Lyllof, Gideon Steiner, and Dave Weckl at a reception in Lyllof's house following Williams' induction as an honorary member into the Danish Percussion Society
An indoor gathering shows four adults standing side by side and facing the camera. One person wears a patterned blue shirt, another wears a dark suit and tie, a third wears a white shirt with a waist pouch, and a fourth wears a dark red sweater. A young child with blond hair is partially visible in the foreground. The room contains a chandelier, a hanging green light fixture, framed artwork, and a dining table with dishes and flowers in the background.
Carlos Stasi and John Boudler standing outside in São Paulo
An outdoor scene shows two adults standing face to face in conversation on a wide sidewalk. One person wears a gray blazer with light-colored trousers, while the other wears a striped long-sleeve shirt and dark trousers. Benches, ornamental plants, a lamppost, parked cars, and a large building with tall windows are visible in the background under bright daylight.
Jesse Levine at the Nuits de la Fondation Maeght, 1970: L'Art vivant aux États-Unis
An outdoor scene shows two adults standing on a grassy area beneath tall trees. One person, wearing a dark long-sleeve top and light-colored shorts, stands with a hand raised to the side of their face. The other person wears sunglasses, a short-sleeve button-up shirt, and dark trousers while facing toward the camera. A picnic table covered with a patterned cloth and a small shelter or wooden structure are visible in the background, with sunlight filtering through the trees.
Unidentified man, John Boudler, and Jan Williams dining in São Paulo
An indoor scene shows three adults seated side by side at a dining table. One person wears a gray suit and tie with glasses and a mustache, the person in the center wears glasses and a dark shirt, and the third wears glasses with a light blue shirt under a dark jacket. Plates, cutlery, and glasses are arranged on the table in front of them. A framed artwork featuring a red trolley or streetcar hangs on the wall behind the group.
Jan Williams and guide by a monumnet in Warsaw's Old Town Market Square (Rynek Starego Miasta)
Warsaw (Poland) -- Buildings, structures, etc.
An outdoor scene shows two adults standing arm in arm beside a large anchor-shaped metal sculpture mounted on a circular base in a cobblestone plaza. One person wears a long dark coat and a fur hat, while the other wears a dark jacket, knit cap, and scarf. A small bag rests on the ground beside them. Multi-story historic buildings with rows of windows surround the square in the background.
Dennis Kahle and guide at a monument in Warsaw's Old Town Market Square (Rynek Starego Miasta)
An outdoor scene shows two adults standing close together and smiling beside a large anchor-shaped metal sculpture attached to a decorative post in a cobblestone plaza. One person wears a long dark coat and a fur hat while holding a light-colored handbag, and the other wears a dark winter coat and glasses. Historic multi-story buildings with rows of windows line the far side of the square in the background.
Lejaren Hiller and guide outside of a hat store in Warsaw
An outdoor street scene shows several people gathered near the entrance of a shop or café. A person wearing a dark coat with a fur collar stands in the center carrying a large shoulder bag, while others stand nearby conversing or entering and leaving the doorway. Warm interior lighting is visible through the windows, and additional people, including a child in a pink hat, can be seen inside the entrance. The image has a film-strip border along the bottom edge.
Galleria nazionale dell'Umbria portale maggiore
Perugia (Italy) -- Buildings, structures, etc.
An outdoor scene shows the entrance to a large historic stone building with an elaborately carved arched doorway. Sculptures stand on either side of the entrance, and a decorative mosaic or relief depicting figures is set above the door. A person stands near the open doorway beside a yellow signboard, emphasizing the scale of the entrance. The building's stone façade fills most of the frame.
Poster for a concert by Jan Williams and Dennis Kahle at the Filharmonia Narodowa in Warsaw
A printed concert poster is mounted on a wall. The poster prominently features the names "DENNIS KAHLE" and "JAN WILLIAMS" in large red letters beneath the heading "CENTER OF THE PERFORMING ARTS." Additional text above and below provides concert details, including references to "Filharmonia Narodowa," "Koncert Kameralny," and other venue and event information in both English and Polish. The poster shows signs of age, with worn edges and overlapping paper at the bottom.
Lejaren Hiller and Dennis Kahle in front of a billboard with poster for a concert by Jan Williams and Dennis Kahle at the Filharmonia Narodowa in Warsaw
An outdoor street scene shows two adults standing several feet apart on a sidewalk in front of a storefront or display window. Behind them are several large posters, including one prominently advertising a performance by Dennis Kahle and Jan Williams under the heading "Center of the Performing Arts." The two people wear winter coats and glasses, and the building façade and display windows extend across the background.
Dennis Kahle, Joseph Patkowski, and Jan Williams standing by a monument in Warsaw's Old Town Market Square (Rynek Starego Miasta)
An outdoor scene shows three adults standing together beside a large anchor-shaped metal sculpture attached to a decorative post in a cobblestone plaza. All three wear winter coats, and two wear glasses. Historic multi-story buildings with colorful façades and rows of windows line the far side of the square, forming the background. The image has a cool, muted color tone consistent with a winter day.
Sale Maggiore in the Galleria nazionale dell'Umbria
A spacious interior hall is filled with neatly arranged rows of empty chairs facing the front of the room. Tall arched windows with decorative tracery line the far wall, allowing daylight to illuminate the space. A few people stand near the walls and among the seating, while equipment cases and other items are visible in the foreground, suggesting the venue is being prepared for or cleaned up after an event.
George Ritscher at the Nuits de la Fondation Maeght, 1970: L'Art vivant aux États-Unis
An outdoor scene shows a person wearing sunglasses and a light-colored T-shirt seated behind audio or electronic equipment beneath a canopy or tent. In front of the person are cables, a mixer or control device, a drum, and an open binder or notebook resting on a table. Tarps, fabric, and stacked materials surround the workspace, suggesting a temporary setup for an outdoor event or performance.
Image of a crucifixion in the Galleria nazionale dell'Umbria
An interior wall displays two framed artworks, one mounted above the other. The larger lower painting depicts a human figure shown upside down with arms extended against a dark background. Above it hangs a smaller framed artwork featuring standing figures. Small labels are mounted beside the frames, indicating the works are part of an exhibition or museum display.
Inside the concert venue at the Gulbenkian Foundation
Lisbon (Portugal) -- Buildings, structures, etc.
A large indoor auditorium is viewed from the back, showing many rows of empty seats facing a stage. The stage has a closed curtain with several people and equipment visible near one side, suggesting setup or rehearsal. Large glass doors and windows on the left let daylight into the room, and the ceiling features a grid of recessed panels.
Kiosk in Karlsrühe covered in posters, including several for the Creative Associates concert
An outdoor scene shows a cylindrical advertising column covered with multiple orange posters promoting "Musik unserer Zeit." The posters are arranged in a repeating pattern around the column, which has a decorative top. Parked cars, leafless trees, and nearby buildings are visible in the background, along with a modern dark-colored building on the right.
Two unidentified people sitting on a bench
An outdoor scene shows a person seated on a park bench reading or reviewing a stack of papers. The bench is set along a paved path bordered by shrubs and tall trees. In the background stands a large historic stone building with rows of windows and a cross mounted on its roofline. A few other people are visible walking through the courtyard or garden, and sunlight casts soft shadows across the scene.
An outdoor scene shows a person standing beside a large round stone planter on a raised stone platform in a courtyard. Trees and shrubs partially obscure a historic stone building with arched doorways and rows of windows in the background. The person wears a dark double-breasted coat and faces the camera, while sunlight illuminates the courtyard.
An outdoor scene shows a person seated on the edge of a large circular stone planter with arms crossed. The person wears a brown jacket, dark trousers, and glasses. The planter is set within a courtyard featuring trees and paved walkways, with a historic stone building and arched entrances visible in the background. Sunlight casts tree shadows across the foreground and the seated person.
Poster for Semana de nueva musica, presented by the Creative Associates
A vertically oriented poster is displayed inside a black-framed case. The poster features a red background with white and orange geometric shapes and prominently displays the Spanish text "I Semana de nueva música" near the top. Smaller text along the bottom includes event dates and location information, though it is partially obscured and difficult to read. The image focuses closely on the poster with little surrounding context.
Jan Williams at the Nuits de la Fondation Maeght, 1970: L'Art vivant aux États-Unis
An outdoor scene shows a person wearing a light-colored hat, sunglasses, a mustache, and a light yellow short-sleeve shirt standing beneath a canopy. The person is holding a small object while standing beside audio or electronic equipment, cables, and cases. Support poles, fabric coverings, and additional event equipment are visible around the temporary setup, suggesting preparations for or operation of an outdoor performance or event.
Percussionist Dennis Kahle writing at stop during concert tour with Creative Associates
An indoor scene shows a person with glasses, a beard, and a light-colored cable-knit sweater seated at a table while writing in a notebook or on a sheet of paper. The person is looking down and holding a pen, with a wristwatch visible on one wrist. The softly lit background is out of focus, drawing attention to the writing activity.
Jan Williams and Ed Yadzinski setting up inside the tent at the Nuits de la Fondation Maeght, 1970: L'Art vivant aux États-Unis
An indoor stage is set with musical equipment, including a keyboard or electronic instrument on the left and a large drum on the right. Two people are visible on stage, one standing near the center and another positioned behind the keyboard. The backdrop features bold red, white, and pink geometric shapes covering the wall behind the performers. The stage is viewed from the audience area, with the front edge of the stage visible in the foreground.
Ed Yadzinski setting up inside the tent at the Nuits de la Fondation Maeght, 1970: L'Art vivant aux États-Unis
An indoor stage is shown with a person standing near the left side, gesturing toward the center of the stage. A keyboard or electronic instrument is positioned on the far left, while a large drum and another electronic instrument stand are placed on the right. The backdrop is covered with large red, pink, and white diamond-shaped geometric patterns. The front edge of the stage is visible in the foreground, and no audience is shown.
Jesse Levine and Charles Haupt walking outside at the Nuits de la Fondation Maeght, 1970: L'Art vivant aux États-Unis
An outdoor scene shows two adults walking side by side along a paved path in a park. One person wears a striped long-sleeve shirt and dark trousers, while the other wears sunglasses, a short-sleeve button-up shirt, and dark trousers. Trees cast shade across the path, and a grassy area with benches and a few people is visible in the background.
Setting up inside the tent for the Nuits de la Fondation Maeght, 1970: L'Art vivant aux États-Unis
The image shows the inside of a large tunnel-like or pavilion structure with a vaulted ceiling decorated in alternating red and light-colored curved stripes. Narrow skylight openings run along the ceiling, allowing daylight into the space. A vertical pole stands near the center, and a few people are visible in the distance near the far end of the structure. The curved architecture creates a repeating pattern that dominates the scene.
New Percussion Quartet rehearsing in old Baird Hall
An indoor rehearsal or performance space shows a person standing with their back to the camera at a set of timpani, reading from sheet music on a music stand. Another person is seated farther back among additional percussion instruments, also with sheet music in front of them. The room has concrete block walls, tall windows, and various percussion equipment arranged throughout the space.
Frank Burkett Baird Music Building (State University of New York at Buffalo)
Ed Yadzinski playing his clarinet outside at the Nuits de la Fondation Maeght, 1970: L'Art vivant aux États-Unis
An outdoor scene shows a person seated on a wooden deck or platform playing a woodwind instrument, likely a clarinet. The person wears a light-colored hat with a band, sunglasses, and a white short-sleeve shirt. Trees and foliage partially frame the foreground, creating a shaded setting with dappled sunlight. The background includes a wooden walkway and additional outdoor structures.
The image shows the interior of a large vaulted structure with alternating red and light-colored striped walls and ceiling. Several people stand together on the left side near speakers, cases, cables, and other audio equipment arranged on the floor. A bright shaft of sunlight enters through a narrow opening in the ceiling, illuminating part of the interior. Platforms and additional equipment are visible on the right side, suggesting the space is being prepared for a performance or event.