Biography
 Ben Mittman is a retired professor of computer science and information systems at Northwestern University and former director of Northwestern's Vogelback Computing Center. His interest in black and white photography began some fifty years ago while living in Paris. Ben and his wife, Barbara, currently spend half the year in Paris where he continues his photographic activities.
Mittman's latest project, which began in 1994, is photographing the restoration of the Pont Neuf, the oldest bridge in Paris. The restoration, which was completed at the end of April 2007, is the subject of an exhibit of his photos to be held in the Mairie (Town Hall) of the 6th arrondissement of Paris in October-November of 2007.
Mittman has had several exhibits of his previous work:
In 1998, "Dreams for Sale", at the Centre d'initiative of Nanterre, France.
A collection of black and white photos, often surreal, from a five-year immersion in the flea markets of Paris and its suburbs.
In 1991, "Europe 1955-56", at Northwestern University's Dittmar Gallery.
A collection of black and white photos from Mittman's European sojourn, during and after his military service in Paris.
In 1980, "Paris Then & Now", at the National Academy of Design in New York.
A side-by-side slide projection showing early 19th to mid 20th century paintings and drawings of Paris, belonging to the Musée Carnavalet, in juxtaposition with color photos taken by Mittman in 1976-77 from the same viewpoint as each artist. This slide show was projected continuously in the foyer leading to an exhibit of the Musée Carnavalet collection.
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