The Paula Tognarelli Collection Opening at The Maine Museum of Photographic Arts

April 5 - May 25, 2024

Opening Reception: Friday, April 5, 5-8pm + Music by ry’s trio

Collectors Talks: Friday, April 19 + Friday, May 17, 5-8pm

So honored to have work in this collection and exhibition.

Personal art collections are always a form of self portraiture and our new exhibition, The Paula Tognarelli collection is no exception.  It’s prodigious; about wonder, wit, moments, connections to individual artists, and they all have a romantic perspective or in context, the romanticism of the collector shines through.  The images also speak about the process of making art and the breadth or modes of expression in contemporary photography. The viewer will notice that there is an optimism throughout the compilation that makes spending time with these photographs delightful.  It speaks to Tognarelli’s heart and eye.  We appreciate the opportunity to share our investigations into collectors and collections with you.  – Denise Froehlich, Director of MMPA