A recently discovered cache of photographs and negatives dating from 1948 - 1966.

Each photograph tells a story, taken together they are chronicle of Texas and Post War America.

Curated by photographer Allison V. Smith and Michael Thomas, editor and publisher of 1814 MAGAZINE

November 3 - 19, 2023

200 E 4th Ave, Corsicana, Texas

The exhibition is made possible in part by Full Frame Foundation with support from C.L. Brown III, Sheppard Community Foundation, Navarro Community Foundation, Corsicana Artist & Writer Residency, Navarro Council of the Arts and 1814 MAGAZINE.

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November 20,2022

Corsicana, Texas

While at grad school in the early 1970’s Henry Horenstein would attend Speedway races, in New England to see his brother in law compete. In front of his camera the drivers would fly around the track in beat-up cars customised for racing at break neck speeds in the hopes of small town glory.

Horenstein's joyful images present us with a slice now of what the world of motor racing looked like then, before racing became big business, as it slowly morphed into Nascar - the worlds fastest growing sport.

Special Thanks to our partners The Palace Theatre, and Corsicana Artist & Writer Residency.

December 3, 2021 - January 28, 2022

DeGolyer Library - Southern Methodist University

An Eye for Elegance explores the life and legacy of Carrie Marcus Neiman, a child of German Jewish immigrants who, along with her brother Herbert and her husband A.L. Neiman, co-founded the iconic luxury speciality store Neiman Marcus in 1907. Carrie’s magical ability to predict fashion trends and her unparalleled sense of style, along with her commitment to customer service helped set a standard for retail excellence that is unsurpassed.

The exhibition traces Carrie’s life from the founding of “The Store” when she was a young woman, through the Texas boom years of the 20’s, 30’s, and 40’s, to her election as Chairman of the Board in 1951, to her unexpected death in 1953. Carrie Marcus Neiman’s life is illustrated through photographs, historical documents, personal correspondence, exquisite gowns, and other artifacts that tell the story of a woman who was ahead of her time and often overlooked.

This exhibition is made possible in part by Neiman Marcus and by the Eugene McDermott Foundation.

Special thanks to Texas Fashion Collection and J&J Printing.

In CAROL, photographer Paul Black presents some of his earliest works taken over the first two decades of his marriage to his wife Carol. The collection of photographs and Polaroids, offer an intimate glimpse into a time and place that is instantly familiar: when relationships are new, and a young couple begins to create a life together.

The exhibition will be mostly comprised of 15 x 15” black & white portraits, as well as a collection of Polaroids all ranging from 1973 to 1990.

The exhibition is curated by Allison V. Smith and 1814 MAGAZINE

In 1991, celebrated photographer Donna DeMari was commissioned by British Vogue and its legendary editor Liz Tilberis to photograph the Fall / Winter Haute Couture Season from a unique vantage point… backstage. At that point time very few people had ever been granted access to the inner sanctum of models, designers, and the secrets behind Haute Couture.

Aremd with a Nikon F2, a few rolls of film per show, and shooting only with available light, DeMari began to document the unguarded moments of the world’s most beautiful women in the most exquisite designs of Balmain, Chanel, Scherrer, Laroche, Valentino, Givenchy, and Lanvin.

These previously unpublished photographs of Linda Evangelista, Carla Bruni, Naomi Campbell, Gisele Zelauy, Claudia Mason, Yasmeen Ghuri, Christy Turlington, Heather Stewart-Whyte, Susie Bick, Tatjana Patitz, Kristen McMenamy, Nadja Auermann, and Karen Mulder among others, offer a rare glimpse into the world of Haute Couture during the Age of the Supermodel.

This exhibition recorded over 20,000 visitors in its six week run.

Age of the Supermodel

A human who has been forced to flee their country due to persecution, conflict, or violence is defined a refugee. The U.S. has traditionally welcomed displaced people from these regions, allowing them to begin new lives in a new homeland.

On January 27th, 2017 an executive order reduced the maximum number of resettled refugees by almost 50%, leaving tens of thousands inside deadly conflict zones around the world.

These are the faces of those who have taken the incalculable risk of uprooting everything they have ever known in search of peace, freedom, and a better life.

Special Thanks to our supporting partners 100 W Corsicana, Clampitt Paper, and Artizen.

Geof Kern brings his distinct point of view to the legendary Neiman Marcus 'Art of Fashion' campaign. Creating in the surrealistic tradition that has always embraced fashion, Kern utilizes strong contrasts in scale and unexpected elements. To wit, botanicals and spray painted junk cars, like pieces of sculpture, provide a backdrop to designs by artists such as Saint Laurent, Gucci, and Proenza Schouler. Art juxtaposed with art.

Special thanks to our partners Zephyr Gin, and Dave Perry Miller Real Estate

Supporting partners: Neiman Marcus, The Photo Division, Fahey Klein Gallery, Bennett Elia, and NorthPark Center

Photojournalist Guy Reynolds documents his weekly 'Meals On Wheels' route and provides us with a compassionate look at our neighbors in need. Reynolds' quick and clever eye captures moments that routinely go unseen.

Curated by Allison V. Smith and 1814 MAGAZINE

A portion of the proceeds from print sales goes to support 'Meals On Wheels'.

In 1991, celebrated fashion photographer Donna DeMari was commissioned by British Vogue and its legendary Liz Tilberis to photograph the Fall / WinterHaute Couture Season from a unique vantage point… backstage. At that point in time very few people had ever been granted access to the inner sanctum of models, designers, and the secrets of Haute Couture.

Armed with  a Nikon F2, a few rolls of film per show, and shooting only available light, Donna began to document the unguarded moments of the world's most beautiful women in the most exquisite designs of Balmain, Chanel, Scherrer, Laroche, Ungaro, LaCroix, Valentino, Versace, Givenchy, and Lanvin.

These previously unpublished photographs of Linda Evangelista, Carla Bruni, Naomi Campbell, Gisele Zelauy, Yasmeen Ghauri, Christy Turlington, Heather Stewart-Whyte, Susie Bick, Tatjana Patitz, Kristen McMenamy, Nadia Auerman, and Karen Mulder among others, offer a rare glimpse into the world of Haute Couture during the Age Of The Supermodel.