Exhibitions
“No Strangers: Ancient Wisdom in a Modern World”
Los Angeles, California
Opening Saturday Nov 17th thru February 24th 2013
Event address: The Annenberg Space for Photography, Century Park,
2000 Avenue of the Stars, Los Angeles, 90067
Information tel: 213.403.3000
Awards
African Heritage Lifetime Acheivement Award
April 2012 - Nairobi, Kenya
A Lifetime Achievement Award for exceptional documentation of disappearing African indigenous cultures and for a prolific photographic partnership spanning three and a half decades.
Spanish Geographical Society Image Award 2009
March 2010
The Image Award recognized Carol & Angela for
excellence in the field of photography given the
Sociedad Geográfica Española. more...
WINGS WorldQuest Lifetime Achievement Award
April 2010
WINGS WorldQuest is an international organization dedicated to supporting and recognizing visionary women in discovery knowledge and conservation. The Lifetime Achievement award honours women who are pioneers in the field of exploration and discovery. more...
HP Indigo Award for DINKA 2009
Out of 450 projects from 170 countries DINKA was voted unanimously to receive first prize for the highest quality photographic book. DINKA is Carol and Angela’s limited edition book printed by R.E.Producciones in Santiago, Chile.
Lowell Thomas Award
October 2010
One of the most prestigious awards given by the Explorers Club, NYC, the Lowell Thomas Award honours men and women who have distinguished themselves in the field
of exploration. Past awardees include Edmund Hillary, Isaac Asimov, David Doubilet, and Buzz Aldrin. more...
ForeWord's Photographic Book of the Year for 'Lamu'
2009 Book of the Year Award for LAMU: Kenya’s Enchanted Island was announced at Book Expo America, New York City. ForeWord reviews awarded Lamu First Prize (Gold) in the Category of Photographic Book 2009. more...
Forthcoming Lectures
Body Painting of Africa: Secret Messages and Hidden Meanings
Monday, Oct 1st
The Royal Geographical Society Lecture, LONDON, UK.
Time: 6.30pm
MEMBERS EVENT
Event address: Royal Geographical Society, 1 Kensington Gore, London, SW7 2AR, England
Event details: Lecture & Painted Bodies Book Signing
Information and Tickets: 020 7591 3100 / events@rgs.org
Body Painting of Africa: Secret Messages and Hidden Meanings
Thursday, Oct 11th
New York City
Explorers Club NYC Lecture, Book signing and Dinner
Time: Reception at 18:00, Lecture at 19:00
Event address: Explorers Club, 46 E. 70th St, New York, NY, 10021
Event details: Lecture, Painted Bodies Book Signing & Dinner
Ticket Purchases: 212–628–8383 / reservations@explorers.org
African Ceremonies: Documenting a Vanishing World
Thursday & Friday, Oct. 18-19th
LOS ANGELES, CA
National Geographic Lecture at the Broad Stage in Santa Monica
18th – 7:30 PM Lecture (Public)
19th – 10.:00 AM Lecture (Students)
Event address: The Broad Stage, 1310 11th Street Santa Monica, CA 90401
Event details: NGS Lecture & Painted Bodies Book Signing
Ticket Purchases: 310–434–3200 / info@thebroadstage.com
African Ceremonies: Documenting a Vanishing World
Monday & Tuesday, Oct. 22-23rd
CHICAGO, IL
National Geographic Lecture at the Goodman Theatre
22nd – 7:00 PM Lecture (Public)
23rd – AM Lecture (Students) Timing TBC
Event address: The Goodman Theatre, 170 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL, 60601
Event details: NGS Lecture & Painted Bodies Book Signing
Information and Tickets: 312-443-3800 / boxoffice@goodmantheatre.org
African Ceremonies: Documenting a Vanishing World
Wednesday & Thursday, Oct. 24-25th
PHOENIX, AZ
National Geographic Lecture at the Mesa Arts Centre
24th – 7:30 PM Lecture (Public)
25th – 11:15 AM Lecture (Students)
Event address: Mesa Arts Centre, 1 East Main Street, Mesa, AZ, 85211-1466
Event details: NGS Lecture & Book Signing
Information and Tickets: 480-644-6500 / boxoffice@mesaartscenter.com
Body Painting of Africa: Secret Messages and Hidden Meanings
Monday, Oct 29th
BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Lecture at Beverly Hills City Hall hosted by Meralee Goldman
Time: 7:30PM
Event address: Beverly Hills City Hall, 455 North Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA, 90210
Event details: Lecture for 250 with Painted Bodies Book Signing to Follow
Ticket Purchases: 310-285-1000 / (310) 285-6830
Body Painting of Africa: Secret Messages and Hidden Meanings
Saturday Nov, 3rd
SANTA ANA, CA
Lecture and book signing at the Bowers Museum
Time: 1.30-3.30PM
Event address: Bowers Museum, 2002 North Main Street, Santa Ana, CA, 92706
Event details: Lecture & Painted Bodies Book Signing
Information and Tickets: 877-250-8999 / education@bowers.org
African Ceremonies: Documenting a Vanishing World
Thursday, Nov 8th
WASHINGTON, DC
National Geographic Lecture at the Explorers Hall
Time: 7:30PM
Event address: The Explorers Hall, 1145 17th St NW, Washington, DC, 20036
Event details: Lecture & Painted Bodies Book Signing
Information and Tickets: 202-857-7700
Beckwith Fisher Lecture for “No Strangers: Ancient Wisdom in a Modern World” Exhibition at the Annenberg Space for Photography
Saturday 17th Nov
LOS ANGELES, CA
Time 6:30PM
Event address: The Annenberg Space for Photography, Century Park, 2000 Avenue of the Stars, Los Angeles, 90067
Event details: Lecture & Painted Bodies Book Signing
Information and Tickets: 213-403-3000 / info@annenbergspaceforphotography.org
Book Publications
September 2012 Release:
“Painted Bodies: African Body Painting, Tattoos and Scarification” by Carol Beckwith & Angela Fisher, Rizzoli Publishers, NYC
Click here to read the Painted Bodies press release
Click here to read the Beckwith and Fisher press release
Field Trips
2011
August: Congo: The Kuba Royal Kingdom
2012
January - Ethiopia:
Timkat Celebration, Lalibela
Site of ‘Lucy’, Hadar
Omo Valley Tribes
February - Ethiopia: Mursi Funeral in Omo Valley
June - Ethiopia: Dassenech Dimi Ceremony, Omo River
2013 (TBC)
Mauretania: Salt Caravan Trade
Egypt: Festivals of the Nile
South Africa: Venda Snake Dance
Congo: Luba, Pende and Chokwe Ceremonies