Leibovitz in the High Desert: Women Reframed at Ghost Ranch

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Leibovitz in the High Desert: Women Reframed at Ghost Ranch

A single-evening presentation and Q&A on December 11, 2025 with Annie Leibovitz about her two‑volume collection "Annie Leibovitz: Women," placing a 30‑plus‑year portrait retrospective in conversation with the artist.

Leibovitz in the High Desert: Women Reframed at Ghost Ranch.

Duration
1.5
Location
Abiquiu
Operator
Ghost Ranch
Category
Events
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
Published Verified

Set against Ghost Ranch’s quiet New Mexico landscape, this evening brings Annie Leibovitz to Abiquiu for a focused presentation of Annie Leibovitz: Women — a two‑volume pairing that reunites the landmark 1999 Women with a new volume of portraits made from 1993 to the present and collects more than 250 images and accompanying essays.

Highlights

Event Highlights

A portraitist of contemporary culture
THE PHOTOGRAPHER

A portraitist of contemporary culture

Annie Leibovitz is one of the most influential photographers of her generation: her portraits have defined magazine covers and museum exhibitions worldwide, and she has been honored as a Commandeur in France’s Ordre des Arts et des Lettres, designated a Living Legend by the Library of Congress, and inducted into the Académie des Beaux‑Arts in March 2024.

A two‑volume retrospective of women
THE BOOK

A two‑volume retrospective of women

Women pairs the reprint of Leibovitz’s 1999 book with a new volume of photographs from 1993 to the present; together the two volumes assemble more than 250 portraits — subjects aged 13 to 91 photographed in more than 90 locations — accompanied by texts from Susan Sontag, Gloria Steinem, and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.

A presentation and Q&A at Ghost Ranch
THE EVENING

A presentation and Q&A at Ghost Ranch

The program is a presentation by Annie Leibovitz on December 11, 2025, beginning at 6:30 PM in Agape Worship at Ghost Ranch and followed by a question‑and‑answer session, offering direct engagement with the artist about the scope and making of Women.

What the day feels like

What the evening feels like

The event is an intimate, seated presentation: Leibovitz will speak to the two‑volume project — its images, subjects and accompanying essays — and then take questions from the audience, framing a retrospective that spans more than three decades of portraits.

A portraitist of contemporary culture

THE PHOTOGRAPHER

A portraitist of contemporary culture

Annie Leibovitz is one of the most influential photographers of her generation: her portraits have defined magazine covers and museum exhibitions worldwide, and she has been honored as a Commandeur in France’s Ordre des Arts et des Lettres, designated a Living Legend by the Library of Congress, and inducted into the Académie des Beaux‑Arts in March 2024.

A two‑volume retrospective of women

THE BOOK

A two‑volume retrospective of women

Women pairs the reprint of Leibovitz’s 1999 book with a new volume of photographs from 1993 to the present; together the two volumes assemble more than 250 portraits — subjects aged 13 to 91 photographed in more than 90 locations — accompanied by texts from Susan Sontag, Gloria Steinem, and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.

A presentation and Q&A at Ghost Ranch

THE EVENING

A presentation and Q&A at Ghost Ranch

The program is a presentation by Annie Leibovitz on December 11, 2025, beginning at 6:30 PM in Agape Worship at Ghost Ranch and followed by a question‑and‑answer session, offering direct engagement with the artist about the scope and making of Women.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who should attend — and who should think twice.

1
Art & photography loversIdeal: the event centers on a major portrait photographer and a substantial retrospective of images and essays, making it a direct draw for people interested in fine art photography and portraiture.
2
Scholars of gender and cultural studiesWell suited: the two‑volume set and its accompanying essays by Susan Sontag, Gloria Steinem and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie frame an extended conversation about womanhood that will appeal to those studying gender, culture and media.
3
Ghost Ranch visitors and local audiencesAccessible: the talk is hosted on site at Ghost Ranch in Agape Worship and is appropriate for visitors already on property and community members interested in a public program with the artist.
4
Families with young childrenConsiderations apply: the program is an evening presentation followed by a Q&A and is not framed as family programming; no age‑specific accommodations are specified in the source.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

When

The presentation takes place on December 11, 2025, beginning at 6:30 PM; the program is scheduled to last approximately 1.5 hours.

Where

The talk and Q&A are held in Agape Worship at Ghost Ranch in Abiquiu, New Mexico.

What to bring

No specific gear or packing list is provided in the source; standard items for an evening presentation (outer layer for desert evening temperatures, any required tickets or confirmation) are implied but not specified in the event information.

Operator

The event is presented by Ghost Ranch.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

When and where is the presentation?

The presentation with Annie Leibovitz is on December 11, 2025, beginning at 6:30 PM in Agape Worship at Ghost Ranch, followed by a Q&A session.

How long will the event last?

The event duration is listed as approximately 1.5 hours.

What is Annie Leibovitz presenting?

Leibovitz will discuss Annie Leibovitz: Women, a two‑volume set pairing a reprint of the 1999 Women with a new volume of photographs made from 1993 to the present.

What content is included in the book discussed?

The two‑volume collection includes more than 250 portraits of women — subjects aged 13 to 91 photographed in over 90 locations — accompanied by essays from Susan Sontag, Gloria Steinem and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.

Who is hosting the event?

The event is presented by Ghost Ranch and held on site in their Agape Worship space.

Are there any stated restrictions or participant limits?

The source does not list participant limits, age restrictions, or specific health requirements; attendees should consult Ghost Ranch for any venue‑specific policies or updates.