Girl Culture by Lauren Greenfield
February 10–March 27, 2005
Tisch Gallery
Opening Reception: Thursday, February 10, 5:30–8:30 pm
Lauren Greenfield's Girl Culture explores the daily lives and rituals of girls in American contemporary society
in a photographic project of 58 color photographs and corresponding interviews. These compelling and insightful images
investigate the troubling aspects of growing up female in contemporary society. "These images are about the popular culture
we share and the way the culture leaves its imprint on individuals in their most public and private moments," says Greenfield.
"The body has become the primary canvas on which girls express their identities, insecurities, ambitions, and
struggles. It has become a palimpsest on which many of our culture's conflicting messages about feminity are written
and rewritten."
American Photo names Greenfield one of the 25 most influential photographers working today.
Her book, Girl Culture, published in December 2002 by Chronicle Books, accompanies the exhibition.
Public Events and Programs:
Friday, February 11 at 7:00pm
Lecture by Lauren Greenfield, Cohen Auditorium, Aidekman Arts Center. Free and open to the public.
 The lecture is sponsored by Canon USA with additional support from Tufts Health Services; Tufts Womens' Center; Wellesley College's McNeil Program for Studies in American Art; and in-kind support from the Photographic Resource Center.
Wednesday, February 23 at 12:15pm
Art@Lunch Series: Tour of the exhibition with Tufts MA art history and museum studies
candidate Amy Brandt
Thursday, March 3 at 6:00pm
Panel discussion on Body Image, organized by Tufts Health Services in conjunction
with Eating Disorder Week; Panelists: TBA.
Light refreshments at 6:00pm; Panel discussion begins at 6:30pm
This exhibition is circulated by The Stephen Cohen Gallery, Los Angeles.
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