Artist: Richard Lord Title: Neptune (detail); Bailey Fountain, Brooklyn, New York Audio: Date: 1989 Dimensions: 39 1/2″ x 27″ Location in Library: Lower level Media: Cibachrome photograph Owner: The Brooklyn College Library Collection. Gift of the artist. © Richard Lord Description: Working in a photojournalistic style, Lord has captured images of both rural and urban settings in nearly all the countries in the world. He is best known for his compassionate photographs of the beauty, strength, and suffering of people in over 72 Third World countries. Related Website– Richard Lord’s Website
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Artist: Philip Pearlstein (American, 1924-2022) Title: President Robert L. Hess Audio: Date: 1989 Dimensions: 44″ x 36″ Location in Library: First floor Media: Oil on canvas Owner: The Brooklyn College Library Collection. © Philip Pearlstein Description: Robert L. Hess (1932-1992) was Brooklyn College’s sixth president, serving from 1979 to 1991. President Hess assumed the presidency amid campus turmoil related to the 1970s “open admissions” policy. Under his leadership, the college adopted a core curriculum requiring students to take courses in art, classics, computers, mathematics, and the sciences. By 1988, the college was rated fifth in the nation in liberal arts education. Pearlstein’s composition and powerful colors beautifully convey the bold leadership style of President Hess. The artist’s careful observation of life and emphasis on objectivity is reflected in his meticulous recording of the President’s characteristic thoughtful expression and manner. Related Websites Philip Pearlstein at MOMA Philip Pearlstein at Metropolitan Museum of Art
