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Brilliant, visionary, and prodigious, Brett Weston (1911-1993) was among the most important photographers working in the twentieth century. In the first major exhibition in 30 years dedicated to Weston’s prolific body of work, Brett Weston: Out of the Shadow concentrates on the photographer’s distinct creative spirit. See how Weston captured the magic of black and white prints through more than 100 exquisitely printed vintage photographs from the 1920s through the 1980s all handcrafted by the artist.

See more of Brett Weston’s work at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (www.mfa.org) in “Viva Mexico: Edward Weston and His Contemporaries.” This exhibition highlights the vibrant photography movement in Mexico City during the 1920s that centered around Edward Weston, his lover Tina Modotti, Brett Weston, and Paul Strand. Now on view through November 2, 2009.

Brett Weston: Out of the Shadow