The Center for Railroad Photography & Art has announced the publication of a new book, The Railroad and the Art of Place An Anthology. Featuring the work of twenty-five contemporary photographers as well as a selection of historic photographs from the 19th and 20th centuries, the book is a rich and evocative exploration of the railroad’s impact on the visual and cultural landscape of America.
This book is inspired by and expands upon the theme introduced by David Kahler in his earlier work, The Railroad and the Art of Place, which we reviewed in 2016 and you can read here.
This video is a recording of a panel discussion that presents an overview of the book including a selection of images and a discussion of the concepts that underlies the “art of place” and how these ideas shaped the work. I was honored to have a small role in the creation of the book and to be included among the panelists.
The Railroad and the Art of Place An Anthology is available for pre-order (click here) and will begin shipping on November 1st.
Michael Froio is one of the artists featured in The Railroad and the Art of Place An Anthology and in this video excerpt from the book, Michael discusses his From the Main Line project about the railroad landscape created by the Pennsylvania Railroad.
Michael is also a contributor to The Trackside Photographer and you can read more about From the Main Line here.
These videos are just a sample of the resources available at the Center for Railroad Photography & Art. Through the breadth of its scope and the depth of its collections, the CRP&A offers the rich experience of railroading through the visual arts, both contemporary and historic. If you are not a member consider joining: it is an organization worthy of your support. Visit their website at https://railphoto-art.org/ and their YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/user/railphotoart.
Edd Fuller, Editor