Paul John Jerome Caponigro
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Paul John Jerome Caponigro (1932–2024) was an American photographer, writer, and pianist known for his mystical and spiritual approach to landscape and still life photography. Born in Boston to Italian immigrant parents, he began studying music at Boston University before transitioning to photography studies at the California School of Fine Arts. Caponigro studied under Minor White and developed a style characterized by its focus on natural forms, often capturing flowers, stones, and snow with an emphasis on their essence rather than mere surface appearance. His work is held in major permanent collections including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, MoMA, and the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. He was also a dedicated pianist, believing his musical training deeply influenced his visual imagery. In 2001, he received the Royal Photographic Society's Centenary Medal and Honorary Fellowship.[1,2,3,5]
- landscape
- still life
- natural forms
- mysticism
Books
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Works by Paul John Jerome Caponigro
- 1972 Paul Caponigro Monograph published by Aperture.
- 1975 Landscape
- 1983 The Wise Silence
- 1986 Megaliths
- 2002 New England Days
Exhibitions
- 1971 Le Groupe Libre Expression : Expo 5
- 1958 One-man exhibition
Awards
- 1966 Guggenheim Fellowship
- 1975 Guggenheim Fellowship
- 2001 Centenary Medal and Honorary Fellowship (HonFRPS)
References
- Paul Caponigro. Wikipedia. 2024 link
- Paul Caponigro, Photographer in Love with Nature, Dies at 91. The New York Times. 2024 link
- Paul Caponigro Artwork for Sale at Online Auction | Paul Caponigro Biography & Info. invaluable.com link
- In memoriam : Paul Caponigro (1932–2024). L'œil De La Photographie. 2024 link
- Photographer Paul Caponigro Biography. photographywest.com link