Remembering the life of the 'Godmother of Photography in Atlanta'

Acclaimed photographer Lucinda Bunnen released a book of her works called “Gathered” in 2018. Bunnen passed away in March at the age of 92.

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On March 27, the notable Atlanta photographer Lucinda Bunnen passed away at 92. She’s been called “the godmother of photography in Atlanta” and “patron saint of photography in our city.” The larger-than-life arts philanthropist helped establish the High Museum’s photography collection, was the subject of seven published books and received several honors, including the Nexus Award and the Georgia Governor’s Award for the Arts and Humanities. Gregory Harris is the High Museum’s curator of photography, and he joined “City Lights” host Lois Reitzes via Zoom to talk more about Lucinda Bunnen’s legacy.

Interview highlights:

A quiet force of influence behind the lens: