Paul John Jerome Caponigro (December 7, 1932 – November 10, 2024) was an American photographer, writer and pianist. His best known photographs are Running White Deer and Galaxy Apple. His subject matter includes landscape and still life, taking an interest in natural forms. He was best known for his landscape works and for the mystical and spiritual qualities of his work.
In 2001, Caponigro was awarded the Royal Photographic Society's Centenary Medal and Honorary Fellowship (HonFRPS) in recognition of a sustained, significant contribution to the art of photography. His work is held in the collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Museum of Modern Art, and San Francisco Museum of Modern Art.
Early life
Paul John Jerome Caponigro was born in Boston on December 7, 1932, to Italian immigrant parents, and started having interests in photography at age 13.
Photography career
Caponigro studied with Minor White.
Personal life
Caponigro lived in El Rancho de San Sebastian during his time in New Mexico from 1973 to 1993. Caponigro was a dedicated pianist and considered his training with music to be essential to his photographic imagery.
His son, John Paul Caponigro, is a digital photographic artist.
- 1975: Guggenheim Fellowship
- Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York: 14 prints (as of 26 November 2024)