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June 22nd, 2012:

Summer Solstice @ NYPL with Frank Jump – Fading Ads of NYC – June 20, 2012

Cynthia Chaldekas, Senior Librarian @ Mid-Manhattan NYPL introduces Frank Jump before his lecture about Fading Ads of NYC © Vincenzo Aiosa

© Vincenzo Aiosa

Frank,

Thank you, a big thank you for taking the time to come to the library and presenting a really terrific program. Your program was like a love letter, incredibly tender and thoughtful and an homage to the process of loss and decay. Through photographs you reveal the beauty to what some would consider the detritus of an urban landscape, instead lush and subtle images come from your hand and eye. There is so much to the city we don’t know and through you and others you bring a heightened appreciation. Last night’s presentation was a real treat. I enjoyed your discussion on of how the photographs connected to your health, your life, even your mother. Looking through the pages of your book was such a pleasure, hearing you in person was extra special. I am so so happy I just by chance heard you on WNYC many months ago and the library was so lucky to have you present. Many many thanks for a great night.

Take care,

Cynthia Chaldekas, Senior Librarian
The New York Public Library
Mid Manhattan Library (3rd fl)
455 5th Ave
NY, NY 10016
(646) 704-4773

Thank you Cynthia for asking me to speak at NYPL. I was truly honored. Thank you everyone for coming out on the hottest day of the year and making it such a successful evening! Best, Frank