Account Cart Search Give Now The Baker Museum CALENDAR MUSEUM EVENTS LEARN ABOUT Home / The Baker Museum /Exhibitions /Helen Levitt Helen Levitt In the Street Helen Levitt (American, 1913-2009). New York, c. 1940. Gelatin silver print on paper. 12 3/4 x 8 3/8 inches. Telfair Museums, Savannah, Georgia. Promised gift of Mrs. Robert O. Levitt, L.1.2013. © Film Documents LLC, courtesy Galerie Thomas Zander, Cologne. Currently on exhibition September 7 – December 5 Located on the first floor of The Baker Museum For more than 70 years, Helen Levitt (1913-2009) used her camera to capture fresh and unstudied views of everyday life on the streets of New York City. The Brooklyn native began taking photographs in the mid-1930s, roaming through the Lower East Side, Spanish Harlem and other urban neighborhoods. Levitt’s photographs, first in black and white and later in color, document neighborhood matriarchs planted on their front stoops, pedestrians negotiating New York’s busy sidewalks and, perhaps most famously, boisterous children at play. Her work reflects a New York that is both timeless and idiosyncratic, revealing the poignant and mundane aspects of daily existence in the city’s residential neighborhoods rather than the slick, glamorous Manhattan of films and fashion magazines. Visit the Exhibition Reserve your museum tickets online. Museum Admission Selected Works Helen Levitt (American, 1913-2009). New York, c. 1940. Gelatin silver print. 11 x 14 inches. Telfair Museums, Savannah, Georgia. Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Robert O. Levitt, 1996.5 © Film Documents LLC, courtesy Galerie Thomas Zander, Cologne. Associated Events Lecture Helen Levitt: In the Street November 2 at 10am More Info Helen Levitt: In the Street is organized by Telfair Museums, Savannah, Georgia. The presentation of this exhibition at Artis—Naples, The Baker Museum is curated by Courtney McNeil, Museum Director and Chief Curator. Join Enrich your experience of the arts by joining Friends of Artis—Naples and/or Leadership Circle. You’ll enjoy private previews of new exhibitions, invitations to exclusive social events, discounts and more. More Info Give Artis—Naples is Southwest Florida’s leading cultural resource thanks to the generous financial support of loyal donors. Help us continue providing art and educational opportunities to all ages. More Info Community Whether you’re enjoying our entire campus for free during Community Days, making new friends in a Lifelong Learning class or attending an off-campus music performance, we hope to see you soon. More Info Events All Events Masterworks Wang Chamber Visiting Orchestras All That Jazz Sypert Salon Broadway Dance Pops NIFF Museum Museum Admission Season Exhibitions Visual Arts Events Museum Lectures Past Exhibitions Art After Hours Museum Store Visitor Policies Docent Tours ArtSmart Learn Lifelong Learning Student Education Youth Jazz Orchestra Youth Symphonia Youth Orchestra Youth Chorus Make-and-Take Family Programs School Programs Education Discount Visit Plan Your Visit COVID-19 Protocols Map—Directions Food—Beverage Gift Certificates Seating Charts Accessibility Ticket Policy Parking Arrival About The Baker Museum Naples Philharmonic Board & Administration Security & Bag Policies Future—Forward Event Planning Employment Contact Us About Us FAQ Support Friends of Artis—Naples Leadership Circle NextGen 5833 Ways of Giving Travel with Friends Lunch, Listen & Learn Canadian Friends Planned Giving Volunteers Advertise Sign Up for Our Email List Submit Map—Directions Need Help? Call Us Local 239-597-1900 Toll Free 800-597-1900 Box Office Hours Mon–Fri 10am–5pm Sat 10am–4pm Sun Noon–4pm The Baker Museum Tue–Sat 10am–4pm Sun Noon–4pm Mon Closed Christmas Day Closed New Year's Day Closed © 1989-2021 Artis—Naples. All Rights Reserved. | Privacy Policy | Terms of Use Sponsored in part by the State of Florida, State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Arts and Culture and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture. Artis—Naples is a 501(C)(3) not-for-profit organization whose mission is fulfilled by the generous support of our community. Pursuant to s.817.36, Florida Statutes, all tickets for events at Artis—Naples may not be resold for more than $1 over the original admission price. COVID-19 Protocols We have taken enhanced health and safety measures for our patrons, musicians, team members, volunteers and visiting artists. We require all visitors on the Kimberly K. Querrey and Louis A. Simpson Cultural Campus to follow all posted instructions while visiting Artis—Naples. An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present. COVID-19 is an extremely contagious disease that can lead to severe illness and death. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, senior citizens and guests with underlying medical conditions are especially vulnerable. By visiting Artis—Naples you voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19.