Van Vechten
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With Van Vechten, author of the controversial 1926 novel, “Nigger Heaven,” comes the question of how white patronage impacted the cultural output of the era.
From Salon ● Oct. 19, 2026
Two slightly-less-stern-than-usual portraits of the artist by Carl Van Vechten, who photographed many of Harlem’s luminaries, indicate that the Frenchman enjoyed himself, perhaps sensing benefit to his work.
From New York Times ● Nov. 1, 2018
“Breaking up and reconstituting California into three separate parts would be more complicated than Brexit,” Van Vechten said.
From Salon ● Jun. 19, 2018
The exhibition mines the museum's permanent collection for 39 photographs taken by author Carl Van Vechten.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 25, 2016
“Suppose we wish to see Peter Van Vechten again soon,” suggested Nancy.
From The Motor Maids Across the Continent by Katherine Stokes
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