GEORGE DUREAU – PHOTOGRAPHS
2025-06-09A lifelong resident of New Orleans, George Dureau (1930–2014) turned to photography in the 1970s, having previously established himself as a painter. His lens captured a deeply personal circle of friends, lovers, and fellow eccentrics, many of whom existed on the margins of society. Dureau’s photographs are known for their rigorous composition and profound empathy, portraying his subjects with dignity, tenderness, and heroic strength.
While Dureau remains lesser known to the broader public, his work holds iconic status among artists, historians, and curators. His photographs are widely studied by a new generation of creative minds who revere not only his artistic mastery but also his radical inclusivity and compassionate worldview—qualities that feel more resonant now than ever.
Opposite – Jerry Cherry, 1983
Exhibition runs through to July 19th, 2025
Daniel Cooney Fine Art
1600 Lena Street, #F5
Santa Fe
NM 87505
