David Howard (photographer artist)

David E. T. Howard (photographer artist born 1952 Brooklyn New York City) interviewed Ansel Adams and Arron Siskind, published the books entitled: "Perspectives", The Last Filipino Head Hunters," "Sacred Journey: the Ganges to the Himalayas," and "Ten Southeast Asian Tribes from Five Countries." Howard collaborated with Keith Haring, Christo, and Nam June Paik when making "Art Seen" television documentaries and swam the complete span under the Golden Gate bridge twice, from San Francisco to Marin County, in 1985 and 1986.^[1]

The San Francisco Chronicle and New York's Village Voice both describe David as being "An experimental photographer of amazing ability!"^[2]

Howard interviewed photographers Ansel Adams,^[3] Arron Siskind,^[4] Jerry Uelsmann,^[5] and Ralph Gibson^[6] and in 1978 published their interviews in his book entitled: "Perspectives."

Howard's books include: "The Last Filipino Head Hunters" Last Gasp 2000

"Sacred Journey: The Ganges to the Himalayas" published by Taschen in four languages 2004

"Ten Southeast Asian Tribes from Five Countries" Last Gasp 2008

Howard collaborated with Keith Haring,^[7] Christo,^[8] and Nam June Paik^[9] when, in the 1980's, he created the documentary series: "Art Seen" ^[10] that featured in excess of 120 programs, was created in artist's studios, broadcast on P.B.S., and televised in more than 17 American cities. In 1985 the first episode, entitled: "New York's East Village Art Scene," premiered at the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York City, the Hirshhorn Museum in Washington D.C., and the San Francisco Art Institute.

References

1. ^ (Rob Morse, San Francisco Chronicle, August 29th 1986)
2. ^ (Village Voice June 17 - 23rd 1976, San Francisco Chronicle May 16 1974)
3. ^ "Ansel Adams Interview Fine Art Photography Ansel Adams Interview". Tribalartasia.com. http://www.tribalartasia.com/DAVID%20HOWARD%20SITE/DAVID%20HOWARD%20INTERVIEWS/ANSEL_ADAMS_INTERVIEW.html. Retrieved 2011-10-23. 
4. ^ "Arron Siskind Interview Fine Art Photography Arron Siskind Interview David Howard". Tribalartasia.com. http://www.tribalartasia.com/DAVID%20HOWARD%20SITE/DAVID%20HOWARD%20INTERVIEWS/DAVID_HOWARD_ARRON.html. Retrieved 2011-10-23. 
5. ^ "Jerry Uelsmann Interview Fine Art Experimental Photography Jerry Uelsmann Interview David Howard". Tribalartasia.com. http://www.tribalartasia.com/DAVID%20HOWARD%20SITE/DAVID%20HOWARD%20INTERVIEWS/DAVID_HOWARD_JERRY.html. Retrieved 2011-10-23. 
6. ^ "Ralph Gibson Interview Fine Art Photography Ralph Gibson Interview David Howard". Tribalartasia.com. http://www.tribalartasia.com/DAVID%20HOWARD%20SITE/DAVID%20HOWARD%20INTERVIEWS/DAVID_HOWARD_RALPH.html. Retrieved 2011-10-23. 
7. ^ "Encore - Keith Haring, artist at work [videorecording] / Visual Studies ; directed & produced by David Howard". Encore.sfpl.org. http://encore.sfpl.org/iii/encore/record/C. Retrieved 2011-10-23. 
8. ^ "Trove - Christo : the umbrella project / producer, director David Howard". Trove.nla.gov.au. http://trove.nla.gov.au/work/32750061?q=%22David+Howard%27s+art+seen%22&c=music. Retrieved 2011-10-23. 
9. ^ "Encore - Nam June Paik, avant garde harvest [videorecording] / Visual Studies ; director & producer, David Howard". Encore.sfpl.org. http://encore.sfpl.org/iii/encore/record/C. Retrieved 2011-10-23. 
10. ^ http://trove.nla.gov.au/result?q=%22David%20Howard%27s%20art%20seen%22