Robert McNamara
On this day, November 29, in 1967, Robert S. McNamara announced that he would resign as Secretary of Defense and become president of the World Bank.
News & Stories
Viscountess Astor
Viscountess Astor was the first female Member of Parliament to take her seat, winning a by-election on November 28, 1919.
Georgia O’Keeffe: Living Modern Continues
The enormously successful “Living Modern” exhibition continues its travels.
President Roosevelt and Thanksgiving Day in the United States
From the time of the Founding Fathers until the time of Lincoln, the date Thanksgiving was observed varied from state to state. In 1939, President Roosevelt signed a presidential proclamation changing the holiday to the next to last Thursday in November, for business reasons.
Princess Elizabeth and Philip Mountbatten
On this day, November 20, in 1947, Princess Elizabeth married Philip Mountbatten at Westminster Abbey in London.
Estrellita Karsh unveils Nan Freeman’s Paintings for Women’s Lunch Place
These beautiful paintings are a gift from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston Karsh Center, and will hang in the shelter bringing joy, reflection and inspiration to our guests and anyone who visits the WLP community.
Prince Charles’ 70th Birthday to be celebrated on Jersey Stamps
Among the many birthday celebrations taking place in honor of His Royal Highness Prince Charles, the Channel island of Jersey has released a series of commemorative stamps.
General Andrew McNaughton
At the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, the First World War ended, with Germany signing an armistice agreement with the Allies.
Gow Crapper
“I had never taken my camera into an industrial plant. Now I was not only to take my camera there but was to work for many days amid the smoke, fire and dust… The men in such an environment daily go about their works almost casually.”
Hans Hartung
This portrait of German-French painter Hans Hartung is fresh from the scanner.
Sapphire Anniversary of Her Majesty The Queen’s Coronation
The remarkable reign of Her Majesty The Queen presents another historic milestone as we mark the 65th anniversary of her coronation.
Halloween
It came to our attention that this photograph of Marshall McLuhan is the inspiration for someone’s Halloween costume this year.
Smithsonian American Art Museum Commemorative Guide
The NPG received a major gift to its collection of more than 100 Karsh portraits in 2012 and due to the popularity of the work they use the images for various promotions and products.
Colonel John Glenn
John Glenn returned to space on October 29, 1998, as a payload specialist on Space Shuttle Discovery, nearly four decades after he became the first American to orbit the Earth.
Salisbury Cathedral Presents Britten’s War Requiem
Tickets are now available for a recital of Benjamin Britten’s “War Requiem” at Salisbury Cathedral in England.
Churchill: Walking with Destiny
In this landmark biography of Winston Churchill based on extensive new material, the true genius of the man, statesman and leader can finally be fully seen and understood.
Dizzy Gillespie
Jazz trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie was born on this day, October 21, in 1917.
Portrait of a Princess: 21st Century Treatment
Click to see a very 21st century application applied to this Karsh portrait of Princess Elizabeth from 1951.
Jerome Robbins
Choreographer and director Jerome Robbins was born on October 11, in 1918, making this his centenary year.
Jean-Paul Riopelle
Jean-Paul Riopelle was born on this day, October 7, in 1923.
President Truman’s Televised Address
Seventy-one years ago on October 5, President Harry Truman gave the first ever televised presidential address from the White House.
Jonas Salk, the People’s Scientist
“At the age of forty, Jonas Salk became the most beloved scientist in America. He was probably the most beloved scientist the world has ever seen.”
President James Carter
James “Jimmy” Carter was born on this day, October 1, in 1924.
Charles Aznavour, 1924-2018
French-Armenian singer, lyricist, actor, public activist and diplomat Charles Aznavour left behind more than 1,200 songs, and sales of 180 million records.
America and the Art of Flanders: Collecting Paintings by Rubens, Van Dyck, and Their Circles
J. Paul Getty is pictured at home in England, in 1964. In the background hangs Diana and her Nymphs on the Hunt.
Slow Burn: Bill Clinton
Slow Burn is the new podcast released by Slate that covers the Clinton years, his affair with Monica Lewinsky, and how the Republican party coalesced around his impeachment.
Billie Jean King Beats Bobby Riggs
On this day, September 20, 1973, Billie Jean King beat Bobby Riggs in a highly publicized “Battle of the Sexes” tennis match.
Trust: The Story of the Getty Kidnapping
Britain’s BBC TV is now airing the 10 part series “Trust”, starring Donald Sutherland as J. Paul Getty.
Audrey Hepburn and Mel Ferrer
Thanks to social media, we sometimes discover gems new to the Estate. This lovely photograph of Audrey Hepburn and Mel Ferrer being photographed by Yousuf Karsh in 1956 is a perfect example.
Chagall: Stories into Dreams
“This extraordinary show of Marc Chagall’s work will be the only one of its kind in Florida.”
Supreme Court Justices
This week the United States will seat a new supreme court justice. Yousuf Karsh photographed several North American justices, from the 1930s to the 1970s.
Estrellita Karsh Interview for WYSO
As well as telling the compelling story behind the 1941 portrait of Winston Churchill that truly launched Karsh’s career, Estrellita speaks to how Karsh’s own history informed his work, leading to such intimate and honest photographs.
“American Portraits” Final Weeks in Ohio
Dayton Art Institute is the only midwest stop for the traveling “American Portraits” exhibition, and it closes soon, on September 16, 2018.
Georg Solti
The book conservator for the Harvard Library is working on the conservation of the Solti archive of conductor’s scores.
Anne E. Havinga, Estrellita and Yousuf Karsh Chair, Department of Photography
It is a great pleasure to announce Anne Havinga’s appointment to the Estrellita and Yousuf Karsh Chair of the Department of Photography at Museum of Fine Arts Boston.
Fulton J. Sheen
Fulton Sheen was an American bishop (later archbishop) of the Catholic Church known for his preaching and especially his work on television and radio.
Fidel Castro
“Our session lasted three-and-a-half hours. From time to time we would stop to refresh ourselves with Cuban rum and Coke. “Tell me,” he said, “about photographing Helen Keller.””
Woodstock
Karsh photographed two musical artists who performed that famous weekend: Ravi Shankar and Joan Baez.
Australian Women’s Weekly 85th Anniversary Souvenir Edition
Australian Women’s Weekly is celebrating its 85th anniversary with this souvenir edition featuring one of Yousuf Karsh’s portraits of Her Majesty as the full cover.
Dr. Victor McKusick
“It is our hope that Maine high school students will view the poster and will learn about a scientist important to the field of medical genetics and from their home state of Maine.”