Paul Ryan’s 1960s
A collection from acclaimed photographer Paul G. Ryan
Step into a vibrant and transformative time in America with Paul Ryan’s 1960s, a special photography exhibit at the John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum opening July 5, 2025.
Renowned photographer Paul G. Ryan captures pivotal moments in history, from the Robert Kennedy family skiing in Sun Valley to jazz legends Dizzy Gillespie and Thelonious Monk at the Monterey Jazz Festival, and the rise of the Black Power movement.
This curated collection highlights Ryan’s intimate portraits of influential figures who shaped the era, including Robert and Ethel Kennedy, Jim Morrison, and Henry Miller. Through his lens, visitors will experience the cultural and political dynamism of the 1960s, a decade of profound change in America.
It is through the Kennedy family that the museum met Paul Ryan who said “The 60s were a fast-moving time and an exciting time to be photographing the people creating it. I had to proceed without the luxury of certainty, relying on instinct and anticipation.”
Come explore this captivating exhibit and discover the stories behind Paul Ryan’s iconic images. Do not miss this opportunity to see moments of the 1960s through the lens of an acclaimed photographer. The exhibit runs through October 2025.
About The Photographer
Born in Boston, Ryan graduated from Newton High School, and studied photography with Minor White, Ansel Adams, and W. Eugene Smith. He travelled the world for SKI magazine and Open Societies Foundation, photographing some of the most impactful thought-makers of the sixties and seventies. His cinematography credits are as impressive as his photography, including Days of Heaven, A River Runs Through It and The Horse Whisperer.
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