Arne Svenson: Sock Monkeys

Made of everyday materials-- often leftovers--each sock monkey springs from its maker's imagination. From Ron Warren's massive collection of 1,800 impish creatures, Arne Svenson's photographs reveal the distinct personalities in each buttoneyed, sewn-on expression. Whether wistful or cheeky, we find ourselves inventing their stories. Some are dressed for a night ...more

In 1985 Ron Warren began collecting sock monkeys--those icons of American thrift and inventiveness that for generations have been hand-stitched from a pair of red-heel work socks. Years later he met photographer Arne Svenson, who, intrigued by the obsessive nature and growing size of the collection, began with equal obsession ...more

"When I'm really old and can't use myself anymore, this is what I'll be doing." -Cindy Sherman "Not only was I enthralled with Mrs. Ballard's Parrots, I was slightly jealous that these creatures had a better sense of style than me." -Isaac Mizrahi In the late 1960s, Long Island housewife ...more

This installation comprises artifacts, archival photographs, and lithographs from the Mutter Museum; and recent work by ten contemporary photographers who have addressed the Museum's collection. Among the ten are Shelby Lee Adams, Scott Lindgren, Joel-Peter Witkin, Olivia Parker, Steven E. Katzman. 31-pages; b/w photos. Essays, Checklist of the Exhibition. ...more