Catalogue to accompany the exhibition, To Be Thirteen: Photographs and Videos By Besty Schneider on view at Phoenix Art Museum May 4, 2018 - October 14, 2018.
In 2011, photographer Betsy Schneider, herself the mother of a thirteen-year-old daughter, embarked on a project to explore the experience of being thirteen: “With this work I am interested in provoking thought about simple dichotomies to which adolescence is so often reduced. I am motivated by the intensity, the complexity and the beauty of that point in life. I wonder not only about the experience of early adolescence, but also about how we as adults retain that experience and how it shapes us for the rest of our lives.” Traveling around the United States, the Guggenheim grant recipient spent 2012 chronicling 250 thirteen-year-olds, creating still portraits and video documentation of each. The resulting body of work creates a rich collective portrait of a group of Americans whose lives began at the turn of the millennium and who are coming of age now. To Be Thirteen depicts all 250 portraits, and includes an interview by Center for Creative Photography Chief Curator Rebecca Senf with Schneider, unpacking details about the artist’s process, insights about the experience, and how the project changed her, as well as excerpts from the thirteen-year-olds’ own words. This publication captures and conveys the experience of meeting with the artist and looking through a stack of prints with her, and will complement an exhibition of the project debuting at the Phoenix Art Museum in May of 2018.
Collections: Exhibition Catalogues Sale
Shipping and handling rates are based on weight and destination. All orders are shipped via USPS, UPS or Fedex Ground. When possible, our orders are packaged with recycled materials to reduce waste and additional costs. Orders over $150 may be sent signature required at our discretion.
We do offer express shipments through UPS 2 and 3 Day Air. We also offer shipping via USPS Priority Mail (1-3 days to most US locations.)
All international orders are shipped via DHL or UPS with tracking and insurance at the best available rate at the time of purchase. While most products can be shipped internationally, some items may be restricted based on your location and are excluded from international delivery. VAT, duties, and local taxes are prepaid and collected at checkout, then remitted on your behalf-ensuring your package moves smoothly through customs without delays or unexpected fees.
For Custom Prints and Custom Framed Prints, please note that in some regions, you may still be required to pay local or national import duties or taxes directly to your customs office. Unfortunately, we are unable to determine these charges in advance. We recommend contacting your local customs bureau to confirm any potential additional costs before placing your order.
For additional information, please contact The Museum Store at store@phxart.org.
For in-stock items, choose "The Museum Store" at checkout for local pick-up. Please note that Custom Prints and Custom Framed Prints are not eligible for store pick-up. You will receive an email notification once your order is packaged and ready. Pick-ups can be made during the Museum's regular hours. Upon arrival, please check in at the Visitor Services desk, where you'll be directed to The Museum Store to collect your order.
An additional email notification will be sent for any items not picked up after 10 days of order receipt.
Orders not picked up after 20 days of order receipt will receive a final email notification.
Items not picked up after 30 days of order receipt will be considered abandoned and processed as a donation to The Museum.
Please inspect your order upon delivery. If you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, you may return the merchandise for a replacement, exchange, or refund within 30 days of purchase with the original receipt and product tag attached.
Clearance items and consumables such as nail polish and perfume are final sale and non-returnable. Gift recipients will receive a merchandise credit in the form of a Museum Store gift card.
Museum Store Returns
1625 N Central Avenue
Phoenix, Arizona 85004
Tel. 602-257-2182
Members of Phoenix Art Museum save 10% off all regularly priced merchandise!
Members of Phoenix Art Museum save 10% off all regularly priced merchandise!
Receive fun and informational emails about art-inspired gifts, free shipping days, sales and more! You'll receive between 2 and 3 emails per month throughout the year, plus a few extra during special shopping holidays.