Forest Hall Studios has announced an upcoming exhibition featuring four dynamic artists, each bringing their unique vision to life in the historic spaces of Forest Hall. This multi-artist event will span the Gifford Pinchot, Calvert Vaux, and Richard Morris studios, offering a blend of photography, painting, sculpture, and live art.
On the main floor, Gifford Pinchot Studio will host a joint exhibition by internationally renowned photographers Joe DiMaggio and JoAnne Kalish. With a career spanning over four decades, DiMaggio’s iconic work has captured pivotal moments in sports and beyond, appearing in Sports Illustrated, Time, and Life. His celebrated images, including the legendary 1981 Sports Illustrated cover of the Cooney vs. Holmes fight and his portrait of Mike Tyson, have earned him a place among the world’s top photographers. DiMaggio’s connection to emotion through photography has inspired countless artists, and his memoir Fill the Frame reflects on his illustrious career. DiMaggio has spent the last 15 years working on his fine art imagery and his goal is to photograph the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles as a Swan Song for his Sports and Action Photography.
Alongside DiMaggio, JoAnne Kalish will exhibit her distinctive photography, including her renowned portrait of Artist Will Barnet, which is part of the permanent collection at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. Kalish, is known for her editorial work with Sports Illustrated as well as many other major publications (including Time Magazine, The New York Times, Art & Antiques Magazine). Kalish was a trailblazer as the first female photographer hired by Sports Illustrated to cover Grand Prix racing. Her work, which blends beauty, action, and intimacy, has appeared in campaigns for major brands like Claritin and Sports Authority. In keeping up with changing times, Kalish has been exploring new directions turning her eye more to fine art photography.
The second floor, Calvert Vaux Studio, will feature David Richard, a private collector of Aboriginal art, who will showcase selections from his distinguished collection. David’s journey into the world of contemporary Aboriginal art began in Australia, where he developed a deep appreciation for the Utopian settlement’s artistic contributions. His collection includes works that challenge and reinterpret traditional dot painting, offering viewers a fresh perspective on Aboriginal art history and innovation.
In the Richard Morris Studio, Eddy Segal, a Milford native, will be engaging audiences in a live art happening. Known for her talismanic paintings and bold installations, Segal will create a new work of art over the course of the exhibition, giving visitors the opportunity to witness her creative process unfold. Segal’s work, which explores themes of identity, place, and memory, has been exhibited internationally, and her participation in co-curating the Every Woman Biennial has solidified her role as a champion of female and non-binary artists.
“I am proud to host such a compelling mix of talent at Forest Hall,” said first time curator Kasia Lojewska. “The combination of DiMaggio’s and Kalish’s evocative photography, Richard’s unique collection, and Segal’s live art performance will offer visitors an unforgettable experience of artistry in motion.”
This exhibition at Forest Hall Studios promises to be a captivating display of talent, merging historic influence with contemporary artistry. Whether through photography, painting, or live art, each artist offers a window into the depths of creative expression.
