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I've always been curious about security guards at art museums - what are their lives like? What do they do when they leave work? What do they dream about at night? "Guardians," a series by acclaimed photographer Andy Freeberg, features portraits of women hired to guard art at Russian museums, often framing them as part of the exhibition.

Below, a few favorites:


Via Freunde von Freunden. See more at Andy Freeberg Photography, here.

15 comments:

  1. This is wonderful! I always think of Charlotte on Sex and the City, when she had to volunteer at the art museum because no one would hire her. Not super relevant, but ya know.

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  2. What a timely post, Shoko! Did you see this article in the NY Times about museum guards? http://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/21/arts/artsspecial/museum-guards-on-life-beyond-the-galleries.html

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  3. I was at the Whitney last week and was wondering about the security guards! I'm curious to know what they think about the art and what their favorites are. (On a side note, the Jay DeFeo retrospective is up at the Whitney and is really beautiful and moving - have you seen it?)

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  4. My college roommate spent a summer in Denver as a "guardian" at a gallery. She said she fell in love with the art all around her and found new intricacies with each passing view (I’m assuming as she paced back and forth). But after 3 months, she was bored and moved home. Interesting life; interesting passion. I love this photos and will passing along to her.

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  5. That last image is perfection.

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  6. How cool!! I think it would be so fun to work in a museum. I would want to guard my favorite paintings.

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  7. Lovely portraits, I always try to smile at the security guards, it seems like a thankless job.

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  8. last one is a gem.

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  9. Claire, I haven't but I'm so excited to check it out! Thank you!

    Elle, no, but I'd love to! It sounds amazing!

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  10. What a neat idea for a post. It is an interesting topic.
    Ginny
    mynewfavoriteoutfit.blogspot.com

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  11. I have worked in museums for 15+ years. It is not glamorous, but I am glad someone is recognizing our importance.

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  12. This is amazing! The relationships between the art and the guards must be something beautiful

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  13. Wow! Such beautiful pics:)

    http://theprintedsea.blogspot.de/

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  14. Love this SO much. You would think at first glance they're actually meant to be part of the 'art' of the photograph!
    Ronnie xo

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