The Group for Mutual Improvement
Hardcover 186 pages English Jul 02, 2024
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The black and white photographs in The Group For Mutual Improvement were taken in a vacant lot behind photographer Jordan Baumgarten's home in Philadelphia.Over a period of 10 years, Baumgarten and his neighbours spent much of their time together in this lot. His book is a document of these gatherings. The title is drawn from the Junto, also known as the Leather Apron Club-- a diverse group of individuals Benjamin Franklin brought together in colonial era Philadelphia for the purpose of mutual improvement. They would gather in a tavern to debate questions of morals, politics, current events, philosophy, and local businesses. Baumgarten's group was much less formal but the discussions no less vital.
- Author:
- Dr. Dieter Buchhart
- Publisher:
- Rizzoli Publications
- Publication Date:
- Jul 02, 2024
- Number of pages:
- 186 pages
- Language:
- English
- Binding:
- Hardcover
- ISBN-10:
- 0847873811
- ISBN-13:
- 9780847873814