1964–2026 · 64 photographs
In classrooms, conference halls, gardens, offices, and the company of friends—an evolving portrait of a writer, teacher, artist, and pioneer of virtual community.
Arranged by the photographs’ recorded or best-supported dates. Each proposed caption is based on visible evidence and linked source metadata. Every image includes a source, credit, and license or rights-status statement.
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Howard Rheingold speaks during a dorm-room discussion at Reed College; the accompanying clipping describes students learning to think independently and express their viewpoints.
Photo: National Merit Scholarship
Used with permission
Howard Rheingold in an image from the personal digital archive; verify the setting and date before publication.
Photo: Howard Rheingold personal archive; photographer unknown
Publication approved by Howard Rheingold
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Howard Rheingold sits reading beneath a painting at Reed College in February 1965.
Photo: National Merit Scholarship
Used with permission
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Howard Rheingold sits with a decorated circular object at Reed College in 1967.
Photo: Kim Stapley
Used with permission
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Howard Rheingold in psychology lab at Reed with brainwave measurement technology.
Photo: Howard Rheingold personal archive; photographer unknown
Publication approved by Howard Rheingold
Howard Rheingold in an image from the personal digital archive; verify the setting and date before publication.
Photo: Howard Rheingold personal archive; photographer unknown
Publication approved by Howard Rheingold
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Howard Rheingold appears as his Howard K. Martian persona in a 1977 television interview.
Photo: Jim Neidhardt
Used with permission
Howard in his role as extraterrestrial anthropologist with portable space ship.
Photo: Howard Rheingold personal archive; photographer unknown
Publication approved by Howard Rheingold
Howard Rheingold in 1977. Photograph by Jim Neidhardt.
Photo: Jim Neidhardt
Publication approved by Howard Rheingold
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Howard Rheingold appears in a psychedelic video frame recorded at a WELL party in 1989.
Photo: Matisse Enzer
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Howard Rheingold in an image from the personal digital archive; verify the setting and date before publication.
Photo: Matisse Enzer
Publication approved by Howard Rheingold
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Howard Rheingold reads outside beside stacks of papers and books at Stewart Brand’s office.
Howard Rheingold, in front, joins WELL members looking into the IMAGEBASE computer photo booth at the 61st WELL Office Party.
Photo: Matisse Enzer / Flickr
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Howard and Mame Rheingold stand with fellow WELL members after replanting the roadside near the WELL office.
Photo: Matisse Enzer / Flickr
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Howard Rheingold and Wavy Gravy pose together with playful Whole Earth–themed props in 1994.
Photo: John Sumser
Used with permission
Howard Rheingold in 1994. Photograph by Kathleen O’Neill.
Photo: Kathleen O'Neill
Publication approved by Howard Rheingold
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Howard Rheingold speaks at an Electronic Frontier Foundation rally in South Park, San Francisco.
Photo: Matisse Enzer / Flickr
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Howard Rheingold in an image from the personal digital archive; verify the setting and date before publication.
Photo: Justin Hall
Publication approved by Howard Rheingold
Howard Rheingold, wearing a broad-brimmed hat and sunglasses, at Burning Man 2001.
Photo: Matisse Enzer / Flickr
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Photo: Howard Rheingold personal archive; photographer unknown
Publication approved by Howard Rheingold
Howard Rheingold works on a laptop in his garden, circa 2002.
Photo: Judith Rheingold
Used with permission
Howard at lake outside Helsinki.
Photo: Alex Nieminen
Publication approved by Howard Rheingold
Howard in Reed canyon after lecture.
Photo: Howard Rheingold personal archive; photographer unknown
Publication approved by Howard Rheingold
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Howard Rheingold presents onstage at SXSW 2004, with one of his colorful artworks projected behind him.
Photo: Jon Lebkowsky / Flickr
Howard Rheingold in Rome
Photo: Robin Good
Publication approved by Howard Rheingold
Howard Rheingold and Adolfo Plasencia meet in Barcelona during Rheingold’s visit to Spain.
Photo: Adolfo Plasencia / Flickr
Howard Rheingold visits Bergen as a guest of honor, with Thomas and photographer Jill nearby.
Photo: Jill / Flickr
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See Howard's talk at https://www.ted.com/talks/howard_rheingold_the_new_power_of_collaboration
Photo: Howard Rheingold personal archive; photographer unknown
Publication approved by Howard Rheingold
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Howard Rheingold in an image from the personal digital archive; verify the setting and date before publication.
Photo: Howard Rheingold personal archive; photographer unknown
Publication approved by Howard Rheingold
Howard Rheingold takes part in a seated conference discussion.
Photo: RobCottingham / Flickr
Howard Rheingold listens to a fellow panelist during a conference session.
Photo: RobCottingham / Flickr
Howard Rheingold was visiting scholar at USC Annenberg Center in 2006.
Photo: Mimi Ito
Publication approved by Howard Rheingold
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Howard Rheingold points to a wall of workshop notes during a group session.
Photo: willrich / Flickr
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Howard Rheingold delivers a Monday-morning keynote in 2008.
Howard Rheingold gives a keynote from the lectern at a 2008 conference.
Photo: Bobbi Newman / Flickr
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Howard Rheingold pauses for a portrait during a conference in 2009.
Photo: Scott Beale / Flickr
Howard Rheingold poses for an outdoor portrait on a porch.
Photo: Robert Scoble / Flickr
Howard Rheingold stands amid tall corn in his garden.
Photo: Marc_Smith / Flickr
Howard Rheingold tends tomato plants in his garden.
Photo: Marc_Smith / Flickr
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In Williamsburg.
Photo: Mamie Rheingold
Publication approved by Howard Rheingold
John Perry Barlow and Howard Rheingold share dinner in New York during Personal Democracy Forum 2010.
Photo: Marc_Smith / Flickr
Howard Rheingold speaks during a panel at Personal Democracy Forum 2010 in New York City.
Photo: Marc_Smith / Flickr
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Howard seated in home-made chair.
Photo: Howard Rheingold personal archive; photographer unknown
Publication approved by Howard Rheingold
Howard Rheingold talks with participants at MIT Media Lab’s Understanding Networks gathering.
Photo: Nokton / Flickr
Howard Rheingold speaks at MIT Media Lab’s Understanding Networks gathering.
Photo: Nokton / Flickr
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Howard Rheingold gestures during a Connected Learning Alliance roundtable.
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Howard Rheingold joins members of Pataphysical Studios at Mill Valley Library for the unveiling of their Pataphysical Slot Machine.
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Howard Rheingold in a colorful hat and jacket, photographed in Mill Valley by Christopher Michel.
Howard Rheingold in an image from the personal digital archive; verify the setting and date before publication.
Photo: Fabrice Florin
Publication approved by Howard Rheingold
Howard Rheingold presents his illuminated artwork “Magical” during the Box Show closing-day auction at Gallery Route One.
Photo: Fabrice Florin / Flickr
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Howard Rheingold and Annalee Newitz join host Douglas Rushkoff for a live Team Human conversation at Gray Area.
Photo: Fabrice Florin / Flickr
Howard Rheingold and Fabrice Florin sit beside the Pataphysical Time Machine as the Mill Valley art collective builds it.
Photo: Fabrice Florin / Flickr
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Howard Rheingold raises a bottle and glass while hosting a Pataphysical Studios virtual happy hour on Zoom.
Photo: Fabrice Florin / Flickr
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Howard Rheingold, in a colorful shirt and hat and carrying a walking stick, joins a Pataphysical Studios field trip to Rodeo Beach.
Photo: Fabrice Florin / Flickr
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Howard Rheingold speaks from the lectern at Earth 2050, Green Change’s community Earth Day celebration in Mill Valley.
Photo: Fabrice Florin collection on Flickr; photographer not identified
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Howard Rheingold, wearing a ceremonial crown and purple Pataphysical coat, shows his Mind Shaft Society badge at the Really Room gathering.
Photo: Fabrice Florin / Flickr
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