Join us Tuesday, June 17 at 6 p.m.

PURSUING THE PRICELESS: TRUE TALES FROM THE FBI'S "REAL INDIANA JONES" Robert WITtman

1200 W. INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY BLVD.

L. GALE LEMERAND STUDENT CENTER

BUILDING. 115, ROOM 119

About the Lecturer:

Robert K. Wittman joined the FBI as a Special Agent in 1988 and was assigned to the Philadelphia Field Division. As a result of specialized training in art, antiques, jewelry and gem identification, he served as the FBI’s investigative expert in art and cultural property crime investigations. During his 20 year career with the FBI, he recovered more that $300 million worth of stolen art and cultural property resulting in the prosecution and conviction of numerous individuals. Robert K. Wittman also created the FBI's Art Crime Team and was the Bureau's national expert on cultural property crime.

During the event, Wittman's best selling book Priceless will be available for purchase, courtesy of local bookstore Fern and Fable Following the lecture, there will be an opportunity for an exclusive book signing.

RSVP is not required however for seating purposes we'd greatly appreciate you reserving your ticket below:

Publications:

In 2010, Robert Wittman penned and published  the New York Times best-selling memoir Priceless: How I Went Undercover to Rescue the World’s Stolen Treasures, written with 2009 Pulitzer Prize Finalist John Shiffman.

Drawing on the accomplishments of Wittman's post-FBI career, his 2016  release, The Devil's Diary: Alfred Rosenberg and the Stolen Secrets of the Third Reich, a groundbreaking World War II narrative wrapped in a riveting detective story. Co-written with Pulitzer Prize winning author David Kinney, The Devil's Diary also ranks as a best seller, published in 26 languages in 30 countries.  

Join us Tuesday, April 29, from 6-8 p.m.

Free and open to the public - located in the Madorsky Theater

About the Film:

Allied WWII-era art experts go behind enemy lines in Germany to recover works of art stolen by the Nazis, which are slated for destruction if the Third Reich falls. With little combat experience, the ragtag squadron have their work cut out for them. The 2014 movie The Monuments Men is based on the true story of the Monuments, Fine Arts and Archives Section (MFAA) of the Allied Forces. The movie is also based on the 2007 book of the same name by Robert M. Edsel and Bret Witter.

Including a Special Guest Speaker: David Morton

“Inspired by an incredible true story and armed with a wonderful ensemble cast, “The Monuments Men” has all the ingredients to be a sure thing.”

- Keith Garlington

Madorsky Theater
Mori Hosseini Building at Daytona State College,

1200 West International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach, FL 32114

Join us Tuesday, April 8, from 6-8 p.m.

Free and open to the public - located in the Madorsky Theater

About the film:

Legendary art forger Mark Landis, who gave his replicas to charities and museums, is profiled.

ART AND CRAFT follows Mark Landis as he is exposed and must confront the legacy of his 30-year career. ART AND CRAFT starts out as a cat-and-mouse art caper, rooted in questions of authorship and authenticity—but what emerges is an intimate story of obsession and the universal need for community, appreciation, and purpose.

Madorsky Theater
Mori Hosseini Building at Daytona State College,

1200 West International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach, FL 32114

Join us Tuesday, April 1, from 6-8 p.m.

Free and open to the public - located in the Madorsky Theater

About the Film:

This documentary examines the art and life of Vivian Maier, a nanny whose secret collection of more than 100,000 photographs were discovered and eventually came to be considered one of the most definitive photographic works of the 20th century.

This intriguing documentary shuttles from New York to France to Chicago as it traces the life story of the late Vivian Maier, a career nanny whose previously unknown collection has earned her a posthumous reputation as one of America’s most accomplished and insightful street photographers.

““As the documentary shows, her eye was nothing short of brilliant.”

— Elle Magazine

Madorsky Theater
Mori Hosseini Building at Daytona State College,

1200 West International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach, FL 32114

Tuesday, March 25, 6 - 8 p.m.

GarRy Winogrand: All things are Photographable (2018)

ABout the film:

Chronicling the life and career of U.S photographer Garry Winogrand, this documentary details his work through three pivotal decades of the mid-20th century, and discusses the mystery of the many undeveloped film rolls left behind after his death.

Discover the life and work of Garry Winogrand, the epic storyteller in pictures who harnessed the serendipity of the streets to capture the American 1960s-70s.

His “snapshot aesthetic” is now the universal language of contemporary image-making. Directed by Sasha Waters Freyer (Independent Lens: Razing Appalachia).

GUIDED TOUR

Saturday, March 13, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.

Join us as we take a closer look at the works on display, influential photographers of the 20th century as well as contemporary works that challenge your notion of photography’s evolving medium. 

Experience a guided tour of select works from the Southeast Museum of Photography’s permanent collection, currently on display through March 26, 2025. Collected presents 114 works by 50 artists, including some of the most innovative photographers of the 20th century. Tours take approximately 45 minutes, then guests are welcome to ask questions and walk the gallery at their own pace.  

Tours are suitable for all ages, though families with young children are encouraged to sign up for our Family Photo Fun Day experience, which allows for more hands-on learning and engagement.

“The works on display illuminate shared aspects of the human experience, underscoring the importance of the artist’s creative process and the act of personal expression. Ultimately, Collected celebrates different ways of seeing, highlighting works that expand upon––or defy––the expectations of an ever-evolving medium.”  – Christina Katsolis, Curator

Rsvp is not required, but you may still grab a ticket below:

Tuesday, March 11, 6 - 8 p.m.

Henri Dauman: Looking Up (2020)

ABout the film:

This feature film titled “Henri Dauman: Looking Up” was released in the Spring of 2020, documenting the life and work of Henri Dauman.

As one of the preeminent photographers of the 20th century, self-taught Henri Dauman took the international photojournalism scene by storm with his cinematic images that redefined the methods of capturing historical icons.

Exploring both the photographer’s traumatic past and the contrasting vibrancy of the city that would define his work, director Peter Kenneth Jones’s film is a testament to the resilience and perseverance of the man behind the camera.

GUIDED TOUR

Wednesday, March 5, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.

Join us as we take a closer look at the works on display, influential photographers of the 20th century as well as contemporary works that challenge your notion of photography’s evolving medium. 

Experience a guided tour of select works from the Southeast Museum of Photography’s permanent collection, currently on display through March 26, 2025. Collected presents 114 works by 50 artists, including some of the most innovative photographers of the 20th century. Tours take approximately 45 minutes, then guests are welcome to ask questions and walk the gallery at their own pace.  

Tours are suitable for all ages, though families with young children are encouraged to sign up for our Family Photo Fun Day experience, which allows for more hands-on learning and engagement.

“The works on display illuminate shared aspects of the human experience, underscoring the importance of the artist’s creative process and the act of personal expression. Ultimately, Collected celebrates different ways of seeing, highlighting works that expand upon––or defy––the expectations of an ever-evolving medium.”  – Christina Katsolis, Curator

Tuesday, March 4, 6 - 8 p.m.

Rear Window (1954)

Join us Tuesday, March 4, from 6 - 8 p.m. for a screening of Rear Window

About the Film:

A New York magazine photographer is confined to his apartment after breaking his leg. He passes the time by spying on his neighbors from his window, and suspicious goings-on in one of the apartments lead him to believe that someone has been murdered.

Free and open to the public, located in the Madorsky Theater.

Madorsky Theater
Mori Hosseini Building at Daytona State College,

1200 West International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach, FL 32114

RSVP is not required, but feel free to reserve your ticket below!

GUIDED TOUR

Saturday, March 1, 3 - 4 p.m.

Join us as we take a closer look at the works on display, influential photographers of the 20th century as well as contemporary works that challenge your notion of photography’s evolving medium. 

Experience a guided tour of select works from the Southeast Museum of Photography’s permanent collection, currently on display through March 26, 2025. Collected presents 114 works by 50 artists, including some of the most innovative photographers of the 20th century. Tours take approximately 45 minutes, then guests are welcome to ask questions and walk the gallery at their own pace.  

Tours are suitable for all ages, though families with young children are encouraged to sign up for our Family Photo Fun Day experience, which allows for more hands-on learning and engagement.

“The works on display illuminate shared aspects of the human experience, underscoring the importance of the artist’s creative process and the act of personal expression. Ultimately, Collected celebrates different ways of seeing, highlighting works that expand upon––or defy––the expectations of an ever-evolving medium.”  – Christina Katsolis, Curator

Rsvp is not required, but you may still grab a ticket below:

About this Event:

Come learn about the pop art movement and one of its leading figures, Andy Warhol, who famously used common brands and familiar objects in his work. He often took ordinary items you can find in your own kitchen–soup cans, cereal and bananas–and elevated them to the level of art.

Participants will receive stylized black and white prints of pop art objects including Campbell’s soup cans, flowers, bananas, animals, desserts, and a variety of other symbols to colorize, enhance, cut-out and layer in the manner of Andy Warhol. 

Andy Warhol also borrowed from film and popular culture, creating nostalgic imagery of actresses Marilyn Monroe and Elizabeth Taylor, and playful renditions of Disney’s Mickey Mouse. Using a variety of materials––alcohol ink markers, colored pencils, crayons, metallic pens, etc.––and by layering multiple sheets of neon paper, children will have the opportunity to cultivate their own style, creating layered pop-art masterpieces to take home or share with family and friends. There will also be games, including memory and spot-the-difference cards for everyone to enjoy. 

Seats are limited so RSVP is required.

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For more information please email Christina.Katsolis@daytonastate.edu

GUIDED TOUR

Thursday, February 27, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.

Join us as we take a closer look at the works on display, influential photographers of the 20th century as well as contemporary works that challenge your notion of photography’s evolving medium. 

Experience a guided tour of select works from the Southeast Museum of Photography’s permanent collection, currently on display through March 26, 2025. Collected presents 114 works by 50 artists, including some of the most innovative photographers of the 20th century. Tours take approximately 45 minutes, then guests are welcome to ask questions and walk the gallery at their own pace.  

Tours are suitable for all ages, though families with young children are encouraged to sign up for our Family Photo Fun Day experience, which allows for more hands-on learning and engagement.

“The works on display illuminate shared aspects of the human experience, underscoring the importance of the artist’s creative process and the act of personal expression. Ultimately, Collected celebrates different ways of seeing, highlighting works that expand upon––or defy––the expectations of an ever-evolving medium.”  – Christina Katsolis, Curator

Tuesday, February 25, 6-8 p.m.

This Film is free and open to the public - located in the Madorsky Theater

A film centering on the life and work of Ron Galella that examines the nature and effect of paparazzi.

Profile of paparazzo Ron Galella, infamous for shooting candid photographs of celebrities since the 1960s. He shares stories of unforgettable run-ins with Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Marlon Brando and others.

Galella was a celebrity photographer known for his intimate and aggressive style. His work is considered to have helped define the culture of celebrity.

Madorsky Theater
Mori Hosseini Building at Daytona State College,

1200 West International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach, FL 32114

RSVP is not required but you may still reserve your ticket by clicking the button below:

An Evening with Maggie Taylor 

Artist talk and reception

Februray 18, 6 - 8 p.m.

About the Artist:

Maggie’s tools are a flatbed scanner, a small digital camera and a computer. Her materials are found at flea markets and garage sales. Since 2022, she has been using text-to-image AI programs to create elements for her digital collages. Individual objects can be generated, and 19th century photographs in Taylor’s collection can be blended with other images in AI to create different poses and expressions. Her inspiration often comes from the objects and old photographs she collects, mingled with her own dreams and memories. These images are open to interpretation by the viewer and they are meant to be both playful and disturbing. The finished limited-edition prints are made on an Iris inkjet printer on a slightly textured matte paper.

About the Event:

The Southeast Museum of Photography invites the public to enjoy a special presentation by renowned artist Maggie Taylor on Tuesday, February 18, from 6-8pm. The artist’s image Twilight swim (2004) was recently acquired by the museum and is included in the ongoing exhibition, Collected: Connecting Past, Present & Future Acquisitions. Known for her surrealistic style and the complexity of her layered imagery, Taylor will discuss her artistic practice and how it has continually evolved over the course of her long-standing career. Taking a bold new approach to visual storytelling, she is currently focusing on emerging technologies, blending text-to-image AI in order to reshape what’s possible in the digital age. Please join us as we delve into the many whimsical worlds of Maggie Taylor. 

This lecture is free and open to the public, refreshments will be provided.

Southeast Museum of Photography | Madorsky Theater

The Madorsky Theater is located in the Mori Hosseini Building at Daytona State College, 1200 West International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach, FL 32114

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We Are Art Vol 2: Potent Narratives, Potent People

Join us for an Artist talk with James carey

February 6, 2025, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Located in the Madorsky Theater

Light refreshments will be provided

About the Exhibition:

Photographers and curators James and LaToya Carey capture the essence of Central Florida through the lives and stories of its people. Their work vividly portrays the Black experience, skillfully using the interplay of light and shadow to reveal its beauty. Each thoughtfully crafted narrative enriches the exhibit, celebrating every individual as a masterpiece in their own right.

On display: February 1, 2025 - April 16, 2025