Joanne Leonard

American, born 1940

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The artwork presents a juxtaposition of two images. The background features a large photograph of a cityscape with tall buildings, partially obscured by a massive cloud of smoke under a clear blue sky. In the foreground, there is a smaller, tilted image depicting a scene from a gas pipeline fire in Nigeria. This image shows a person dressed in a red garment, holding a blue container, standing among debris with dark smoke rising in the background. A piece of paper with text is visible at the top edge, labeled "INTERNATIONAL WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2006."
Joanne Leonard, Gas Pipeline Fire, Nigeria. News photo credit Akintunde Akinleye, December 27, 2006. Book reproduction front page of Libération, France in 9/11/2001 from September 11, 2001, A Collection of Newspaper Frontpages, 2001, selected by Poynter Institute, essay by Max Frankel, Andrews McMeel publishing, Kansas City, 2006, inkjet print, Gift of Sewell Chan, 2026.61.1

Gas Pipeline Fire, Nigeria. News photo credit Akintunde Akinleye, December 27, 2006. Book reproduction front page of Libération, France in 9/11/2001 from September 11, 2001, A Collection of Newspaper Frontpages, 2001, selected by Poynter Institute, essay by Max Frankel, Andrews McMeel publishing, Kansas City

Joanne Leonard · 2006 · inkjet print ·  Accession ID  2026.61.1
The image features an abstract composition of linear text phrases dispersed across a black background, intermingled with black and white photographs of three women. The text creates movement around the figures. The figures have solemn expressions and appear to connect the abstract lines of text.
Joanne Leonard, Variation of Four Generations, One Absent, 1991, gelatin silver print, Gift of the Artist in honor of her daughter, Julia Marjorie Leonard, 2020.117.32

Variation of Four Generations, One Absent

Joanne Leonard · 1991 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2020.117.32
The image shows a young girl sitting on the edge of a bed. She has short dark hair, a light-colored dress, and gloves. The bedroom setting includes a bed with checkered pillows, a white teddy bear, posters on the wall, and pictures around the room. The flooring is wooden, and there is clothing hanging inside an open closet.
Joanne Leonard, Julia with Frilly Skirt and Gloves, Ann Arbor, Michigan, c. 1987, inkjet print, Gift of the Artist in honor of her daughter, Julia Marjorie Leonard, 2020.117.30

Julia with Frilly Skirt and Gloves, Ann Arbor, Michigan

Joanne Leonard · c. 1987 · inkjet print ·  Accession ID  2020.117.30
A clutter of papers pinned to a bulletin board is next to a rotary phone on a wall. The image is in black and white. The papers take up the left side, while the rotary phone is affixed to the wall on the right side, accompanied by a light switch. Above the phone, a few postcards and notes are tucked against the wall, and a decorative bee sculpture is positioned on the top left.
Joanne Leonard, Memo Center with Bee, 1979, gelatin silver print, Gift of the Artist in honor of her daughter, Julia Marjorie Leonard, 2020.117.14

Memo Center with Bee

Joanne Leonard · 1979 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2020.117.14
There is a coffee maker, a box labeled "Reliquaire Bonx88x8cpas Desserts," a hand mixer, and various jars and utensils displayed on a kitchen countertop. The image is in black and white. The coffee maker is on the left side, the labeled box and hand mixer are in the center, and the jars and utensils are on the right side. The countertop has under-cabinet lighting, contrasting the objects against the background of closed overhead cabinets.
Joanne Leonard, Countertop with Electric Coffee Maker, Electric Can-Opener, Mix Master, Pound Ridge, New York, 1978, gelatin silver print, Gift of the Artist in honor of her daughter, Julia Marjorie Leonard, 2020.117.23

Countertop with Electric Coffee Maker, Electric Can-Opener, Mix Master, Pound Ridge, New York

Joanne Leonard · 1978 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2020.117.23
The image illustrates a vintage kitchen scene with a large white enamel stove and oven set on the right and a metal kitchen cabinet with a single drawer on the left. The color palette is grayscale. In the foreground, the stove is positioned behind the kitchen cabinet, which holds a colander. A pegboard on the wall displays pots, pans, and kitchen utensils. To the right of the stove, a wicker basket on the floor holds newspapers.
Joanne Leonard, Kitchen, Joanne’s Home, Blake Street, Berkeley, California, 1977, gelatin silver print, Gift of the Artist in honor of her daughter, Julia Marjorie Leonard, 2020.117.18

Kitchen, Joanne’s Home, Blake Street, Berkeley, California

Joanne Leonard · 1977 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2020.117.18
The image depicts a young girl standing with her hands on her hips, looking at the camera with a slight smile. She has dark hair styled with bangs and is wearing a short-sleeved blouse, a skirt with suspenders, knee-high socks, and dark shoes. The girl is standing on a patterned rug in front of a small chair in a room with wooden flooring, shelves holding various small items, framed pictures on the walls, and a plant on the left side.
Joanne Leonard, Julia with Hands on Hips, Ann Arbor, Michigan, c. 1982, gelatin silver print, Gift of the Artist in honor of her daughter, Julia Marjorie Leonard, 2020.117.29

Julia with Hands on Hips, Ann Arbor, Michigan

Joanne Leonard · c. 1982 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2020.117.29
The image shows a wall-mounted calendar with handwritten notes and a sheet of paper attached with a pin, a fire extinguisher labeled "HOME," an electrical outlet with a decorative Mickey Mouse figure on it. The color palette is grayscale, as it is a black-and-white photograph. In the foreground, to the left, a doorway reveals a glimpse into another room with a hanging light fixture and a laundry basket sitting on a flat surface, partially visible through the doorway.
Joanne Leonard, Memo Center with Mickey Mouse, 1975–1976, gelatin silver print, Gift of the Artist in honor of her daughter, Julia Marjorie Leonard, 2020.117.15

Memo Center with Mickey Mouse

Joanne Leonard · 1975–1976 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2020.117.15
The image shows kitchen shelves with glass containers, food packages, and an electric mixer. The color palette is black-and-white. The shelves display jars and boxes. Below this, there is a countertop with glasses, a butter dish, and a food processor. Beneath the shelves on the left, there is a wall outlet and hanging cord. On the counter, there is a tray with printed materials, drinking glasses, and a woven basket on the far right.
Joanne Leonard, Can Opener and Box of Ivory Soap, Connecticut, c. 1979, gelatin silver print, Gift of the Artist in honor of her daughter, Julia Marjorie Leonard, 2020.117.21

Can Opener and Box of Ivory Soap, Connecticut

Joanne Leonard · c. 1979 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2020.117.21
The image displays a combination of swirling, curved lines alongside various shapes. A zigzag formation is present on the left side. Various objects like teapot-like forms and a glass container with handles are suspended throughout. A coiled shape stretches between elements. A circular disc with an embossed figure is also visible.
Joanne Leonard, Variations on Letting Her Go with Difficulty, 1973, gelatin silver print, Gift of the Artist in honor of her daughter, Julia Marjorie Leonard, 2020.117.33

Variations on Letting Her Go with Difficulty

Joanne Leonard · 1973 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2020.117.33

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In this black-and-white photograph, five children sit closely together on a couch, reading different comic books and magazines. The comic books obscure the faces of the five children, and they appear absorbed in their reading. A sixth child who appears to be a young boy sits on the ground in front of the couch next to a coffee table piled high with dirty dishes and more comic books. His face is partially visible; he has light skin and dark hair, and he looks over his shoulder to the right. The children wear a variety of clothing with different patterns, including long-sleeved shirts, dresses, belts, and long pants. The wall behind the couch is light gray, with the edge of a framed photo visible at the top.

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