Arnold Gluck

1941 - 2020

IN TRIBUTE

Arnold [Arnie] Gluck was born in the Bronx, NY in 1941. He attended Michigan State University where he majored in Biology. While working in Detroit as a high school teacher, Arnie met and married the love of his life, Barbara Tenebaum. They had two wonderful daughters, Carrie and Marci. A long and successful career in banking took Arnie from east coast to west coast, and finally to retirement in Arizona.

Photography had been a part of Arnie’s life for 40+ years. Every home he and his family lived in had a darkroom. His love for black and white film photography was second only to the love he had for his family. When his beloved wife passed away, the darkroom was a friend to Arnie during his time of mourning.

Arnie was a respected member of Imageworks. He was generous in sharing the wisdom gained from 25 years as a large format photographer. Arnie encouraged and inspired his Imageworks colleagues. His enthusiasm for fine art photography was contagious. Arnie thoroughly enjoyed the process of translating what he saw and felt when making a photograph into a beautiful handcrafted gelatin silver print.

When making a presentation of new prints Arnie stated; “While I photograph a variety of subjects, I am particularly drawn to things that are older and often in various states of decay. For me, there is a mystery surrounding them and a history that is hinted at but not readily visible, and I try to capture that mystery in the image.”

Arnie will be sincerely missed by his many Imageworks friends. We are consoled with the knowledge that he is now at peace with his beloved Barbara.

“Arnie was a very skilled photographer and an excellent black and white printer. His insight was always appreciated when discussing the photographic process. I am happy he enjoyed being a part of Imageworks. We enjoyed his photography. Imageworks will miss him and his conversations.” - Judith Andersen

“Arnie was a very nice man and a talented photographer.” - Brad Armstrong

“I have known Arnie for many years, he was a wonderful man. Kind to everyone. Committed to his family. His love for photography made him easy to like. I will miss our conversations about his grand kids (he really loved them) and where we could go photographing . Rest In Peace my friend.” - John Kitts

“Arnie was a good photographer and will be missed by all who knew him.” - Marilyn Ticknor

“At our Imageworks meetings, Arnie took it all in and was always listening carefully on the subject at hand. When he gave an opinion I always considered it important and to be remembered. His interest in fine art photography was a constant, no matter what the other topics were. He will be missed.” - Fred Ullrich

“Arnie had been very kind to me as a new member. He had generously shared photos and information about his darkroom. I very much enjoyed my conversations with him on printing. I will definitely miss his association and talented contribution to our group.” - Jeff Welker