New Jersey. Southern Visions III: Photography in Southern New Jersey. June 10-September 9, 1990.

The Noyes Museum, 1990. Texts by Sid Sachs and Anne R. Fabri. Photographs by Louis H. Draper (co-founder of Kamoinge); Ken Kaplowitz; Frank Armstrong; Lynne Augeri; Heather Stoddart Barros; Ricardo Barros; Robert Crites; Rachel Fermi; Clem Fiori; Jona Frank; Bryan Grigsby; Andre Haluska; Ken Hohing; Aubrey Kauffman; J. Kyle Keener; Michael W. Plunkett; Dory Ellen Thanhauser; and Linda Troeller. Exhibition catalog, includes checklist, biographical information on the artists, 44 pages. [Note: the title is a reference to the location of the museum in southern New Jersey, as some the photographs were taken elsewhere and others are not identified by location.] Wraps, near fine with slight wear along spine.  Summary:

Southern Visions III: Photography in Southern New Jersey is a 44-page exhibition catalog published in 1990 by The Noyes Museum (located in Galloway Township, New Jersey). The catalog documented a major summer group exhibition that ran from June 10 through September 9, 1990, highlighting the vibrant contemporary photography scene connected to the region.

Core Premise & Scope

While the exhibition’s title references the museum's geographic location in southern New Jersey, the catalog notes that the theme is not strictly topographical. While some images capture the unique local landscapes of the Garden State, other photographs were taken globally or left entirely unidentified by location. Instead, the exhibition served as a curated showcase of the diverse thematic and technical approaches employed by a select group of highly accomplished contemporary photographers connected to the region.

Catalog Features

• Critical Commentary: The volume features introductory texts and critical essays by Sid Sachs (noted curator and art historian) and Anne R. Fabbri (then-Director of The Noyes Museum), which provide artistic and cultural context for the compiled imagery.

• Artist Documentation: The softcover publication contains an exhibition checklist alongside comprehensive biographical information on each of the participating artists.

Featured Photographers

The exhibition brought together 18 distinct photographic voices, showcasing a wide range of styles from documentary realists to avant-garde artists. Notable contributors included:

• Louis H. Draper: The esteemed documentary photographer and co-founder of Kamoinge, the historic New York-based Black photographers' collective.

• Linda Troeller: An award-winning photographer known for her conceptual, deeply personal, and socially conscious photo essays.

• Ricardo Barros & Heather Stoddart Barros: Acclaimed New Jersey-based photographers recognized for their mastery of form and artistic composition.

• Additional Artists: Frank Armstrong, Lynne Augeri, Robert Crites, Rachel Fermi, Clem Fiori, Jona Frank, Bryan Grigsby, Andre Haluska, Ken Hohing, Ken Kaplowitz, Aubrey Kauffman, J. Kyle Keener, Michael W. Plunkett, and Dory Ellen Thanhauser.