Holden Luntz Gallery - 12.01.2023

Ruth Orkin: American Girl in Italy

Born in 1921 in Boston, Ruth Orkin was an American photographer best known for her black and white images capturing the charm and intrigue of daily life. Her photographs embodied a feeling of optimism that defined the modern mid-century 20th century. The Hollywood style glamour seen in her pictures came as no surprise as Orkin herself grew up in the golden days of 20s and 30s. She was the only child of Mary Ruby, a silent film actress, and Samuel Orkin, a toy manufacturer.