Photographs Do Not Bend LLC Records (PDNB Gallery)

Collection

Identifier: SC-055

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This collection contains record from Photographs Do Not Bend (PDNB) Gallery, a Dallas gallery founded in 1995 focused on photographers and photographs. PDNB was founded and operated by Missy and Burt Finger. The majority of the collection consists of 18 annual gallery exhibition and events binders which may include invitation, press release and coverage, checklist and printed material for each exhibition or event. The collection also contains newspaper / press tear sheets (clippings) and audio recordings of three programs held at the gallery.

Dates

1995 - 2015

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is unprocessed. Access may be permitted at the discretion of the archivist; contact the archives at archives@DMA.org.

Extent

8 Linear Feet (18 slipcase binders; 1 flat box of clippings; small box of audiovisual items)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Arrangement

The majority of the collection consists of 18 annual gallery exhibition and events binders which are arranged chronologically by year.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of Marilyn (Missy) Finger for PDNB Gallery.

Collection transferred to DMA by Hillary Bober 13 April 2021.

Accruals

Accrual 1: 7 annual gallery exhibition and event binders (2016-2022);

Catalogues for the Foto Fest biennials PDNB / Missy and Burt Finger participated in (1992, 1996-2006, 2010, 2014, 2018-2020);

aipad [Association of International Photography Art Dealers) membership directory and illustrated catalogues with PDNB participation (2005-2014, 2016-2017);

Artist packets: Frank Gohlke, George Krause, Neal Slavin, Bill Owens, Chema Madoz, Esteban Pastorino Diaz, Keith Carter;

Exhibition press kits: Shine: Vintage Photographs and Shoe Shine Boxes (2009, 2012), Jock Sturgess: New Work (2005), Jimmy and Dena Katz: World of Wonders (2010), Rhondal McKinney (2010);

PDNB exhibition catalogues: New York (1/11-3/29/2014), The Next Chapter (2/27-4/23/2016;

Press: Art Lies (Spring 2002), Art in America: Art Guide 2023, 1stdibs (2 issues)

PDNB founding documents

Miscellany