About
Steven J. Duede - Bio
Steven Duede is a visual artist based in the Boston, Massachusetts area, working primarily in fine art photography. Originally working in painting and mixed media, Duede transitioned to photography in the late 2000s, bringing with him a painterly sensibility that continues to influence his photographic practice. His work explores themes of impermanence, transformation, and the quiet beauty found in overlooked or transitory subjects.
With a professional background in museums, nonprofits, and academic institutions, Duede remains deeply connected to the creative process across disciplines. He has been an active member of the arts community, serving on the boards of the Griffin Museum of Photography, the Cambridge Art Association, and most recently, the Photographic Resource Center/Boston.
Duede’s photographic work has been recognized by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, where he was named a fellowship finalist. He is the founder, principal, and curator of Aspect Initiative—an online gallery dedicated to showcasing fine art photography (Visit: AspectInitiative.com). In addition to his artistic practice, he is a co-founder and steering committee member of the Watertown Community Fridge, a public charity focused on food accessibility.
Duede has served as a portfolio reviewer for events such as the New England Portfolio Reviews (Griffin Museum of Photography & PRC), RISD Reviews, and Palm Springs Photo Festival, and as a juror for organizations including Photolucida’s Critical Mass and United Photo Industries’ The FENCE. His work has been widely exhibited throughout Boston, across New England, and nationally.
Media:
Featured in the Boston Globe. Review: When Time Matters by Mark Feeney
5 Years of Aspect Initiative at Danforth Art on What will you remember
Featured as a "Best Photo Pick" for Feb. 2020 at What will you remember?
Work featured on the CNN photography blog. Click here to view the feature: CNN
Featured interview in Boston Voyager Magazine
Work reviewed by Elin Spring 'What will you remember?"
'Critic's Pick' from the Griffin Museum of Photography Click here to veiw Griffin Museum
Works featured on Crusade for Art
Featured at August Ardor
and here again at August Ardor
Work used on Tablet
Steven Duede, Photo Silke Haas ©
Museums, Galleries and Collections
Selected Museums and Galleries include the Danforth Museum of Art, Griffin Museum of Photography, DeCordova Museum, Brattleboro Art Museum, Newport Art Museum, Photo Center North West in Seattle WA. Fort Wayne Museum of Art, 555 Gallery/Boston, OuiMille/Boston, Sohn Fine Art, PhotoPlace Gallery, VT. Site: Brooklyn NYC, Colorado Photographic Arts Center/Denver. Public Art Projects with United Photo Industries (The FENCE) as well as King Co. PCNW (City Panorama) in Seattle.
Private collections: Atlanta GA, Boston MA, Burlington VT, Cambridge MA. Chicago Il. Kansas City MO, Melbourne Australia, Minneapolis MN. Morristown NJ, Namur Belgium EU, Newton MA, St. Louis MO.
Permanent collections: Danforth Museum of Art, Fort Wayne Museum of Art, Boston Properties.
Works on loan to the Mahindra Humanities Center at Harvard University and the deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum.