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Portland Museum of Art Unveils Ming Smith Photography Exhibit

4/1/2026

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The Portland Museum of Art hosts Ming Smith: Jazz Requiem—Notations in Blue, featuring the Detroit-born photographer’s 1970s–1980s work.
The exhibition blends subjective and documentary photography to capture nightlife’s grit and glamour.
Notable works include Opera House Baroque (Italy) (1980), showing grandeur and patrons’ lively interactions.
The show includes a portrait of dancer Judith Jamison (1981), reflecting deep emotional resonance.
The exhibition runs through June 7, 2026.

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The Portland Museum of Art hosts Ming Smith: Jazz Requiem—Notations in Blue, featuring the Detroit-born photographer’s 1970s–1980s work.
The exhibition blends subjective and documentary photography to capture nightlife’s grit and glamour.
Notable works include Opera House Baroque (Italy) (1980), showing grandeur and patrons’ lively interactions.
The show includes a portrait of dancer Judith Jamison (1981), reflecting deep emotional resonance.
The exhibition runs through June 7, 2026.