Ansel Adams: Lost and Found


mountains at night

The Entertainment and Sports Law Society of the Chapman School of Law will present a fascinating event on Thursday, March 25 at 5 p.m. in Room 142 of Kennedy Hall.  In the spring of 2000, while perusing items at a garage sale, Rick Norsigian came across a wooden box that held a stack of manila envelopes deteriorating from age.  Inside were some interesting-looking glass negatives wrapped in newspaper, dated 1942 and 1943.  When he showed the delicate plates to friends and relatives, nearly everyone said the same thing: “These old glass negatives look like the work of Ansel Adams!”  Ten years later, with the help of prominent entertainment attorney Arnold Peter, Norsigian has assembled a wealth of varied evidence that all points to a single fact:  These
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the lost works of legendary photographer Ansel Adams.   (Adams, 1902-1984, is most famous for his black-and-white nature photographs; many were taken in California at Yosemite and elsewhere.)  The results of this three-year investigation will culminate in a national press conference in May 2010.  Join Arnold Peter and Rick Norsigian for a special evening presentation and reception as they walk us through the puzzle pieces that form this memorable and fascinating case.  Hear about the detective work and legal expertise it took to bring these lost negatives to prominence, as well as the significance of this historical find.  Plus, the Chapman audience will be the very first to lay eyes on the never- published negatives themselves.  Don’t miss this opportunity to experience these priceless works of art up close and in-person!

Dawn Bonker

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