1964–2023 · 74 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
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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 appears as his Howard K. Martian persona in a 1977 television interview.
Photo: Jim Neidhardt
Used with permission
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Howard Rheingold appears in a psychedelic video frame recorded at a WELL party in 1989.
Photo: Matisse Enzer
Used with permission
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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
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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, wearing a broad-brimmed hat and sunglasses, at Burning Man 2001.
Photo: Matisse Enzer / Flickr
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Howard Rheingold works on a laptop in his garden, circa 2002.
Photo: Judith Rheingold
Used with permission
3 photographs
Howard Rheingold presents onstage at SXSW 2004, with one of his colorful artworks projected behind him.
Photo: Jon Lebkowsky / Flickr
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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Howard Rheingold, in a broad-brimmed hat, stands beside the waterfront.
Photo: xeeliz / Flickr
Doug Kaye and Howard Rheingold talk together at a 2005 event.
Photo: niallkennedy / Flickr
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Howard Rheingold explains a projected slide during a 2006 presentation.
Photo: JulianBleecker / Flickr
A close portrait of Howard Rheingold seated in an audience.
Photo: Marc_Smith / Flickr
Howard Rheingold listens to a fellow panelist during a conference session.
Photo: RobCottingham / Flickr
Howard Rheingold speaks from a director’s chair during a conference panel.
Photo: RobCottingham / Flickr
Howard Rheingold takes part in a seated conference discussion.
Photo: RobCottingham / Flickr
Howard Rheingold presents onstage with a giant hand projected behind him.
Photo: Euan / Flickr
Howard Rheingold joins a candlelit conversation over dinner at a 2006 conference.
Photo: cubicgarden / Flickr
Howard Rheingold continues a conversation at a candlelit conference dinner.
Photo: cubicgarden / Flickr
Howard Rheingold chats with another participant at a 2006 gathering.
Photo: Sklathill / Flickr
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Howard Rheingold speaks during the OCLC symposium at ALA Midwinter 2007.
Photo: ALA TechSource / Flickr
Howard Rheingold listens during the OCLC symposium at ALA Midwinter 2007.
Photo: ALA TechSource / Flickr
Howard Rheingold addresses the OCLC symposium “Who’s Watching Your Space?” at ALA Midwinter 2007.
Photo: ALA TechSource / Flickr
Howard Rheingold points to a wall of workshop notes during a group session.
Photo: willrich / Flickr
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David Silver and Howard Rheingold take a break during a walk on Mount Tamalpais.
Photo: BryanAlexander / Flickr
Howard Rheingold gestures while speaking at HASTAC II.
Photo: Anne Helmond / Flickr
Howard and Mame Rheingold talk outdoors during a gathering.
Photo: Joi / Wikimedia Commons
Howard Rheingold talks with another participant at Reboot 10.
Photo: Charles Nouÿrit / Flickr
Howard Rheingold pauses for a portrait at the Reboot 10 conference.
Photo: Charles Nouÿrit / Flickr
Howard Rheingold delivers a Monday-morning keynote in 2008.
Howard Rheingold addresses the audience during a 2008 keynote.
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 speaks during a seated dinner or evening gathering.
Photo: psd / Flickr
Howard Rheingold tends tomato plants in his garden.
Photo: Marc_Smith / Flickr
Howard Rheingold stands among tall sunflowers in his garden.
Photo: Marc_Smith / Flickr
Howard Rheingold stands amid tall corn in his garden.
Photo: Marc_Smith / Flickr
Howard Rheingold sits at the multi-monitor workstation in his office.
Photo: Marc_Smith / Flickr
Howard Rheingold and Enrique Dans pose together at a technology event.
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Howard Rheingold speaks during a panel at Personal Democracy Forum 2010 in New York City.
Photo: Marc_Smith / Flickr
John Perry Barlow and Howard Rheingold share dinner in New York during Personal Democracy Forum 2010.
Photo: Marc_Smith / Flickr
Howard Rheingold appears by live video on a large screen during a 2010 event.
Photo: shareski / Flickr
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Howard Rheingold listens from the stage during an opening plenary.
Photo: arcticpenguin / Flickr
Howard Rheingold delivers an opening plenary from a large conference stage.
Photo: arcticpenguin / Flickr
Howard Rheingold speaks with a handheld microphone during an opening plenary.
Photo: arcticpenguin / Flickr
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 shows his hand-painted shoes at DML 2012.
Photo: kadewe / 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.
Howard Rheingold demonstrates the Pataphysical Slot Machine during its public unveiling at Mill Valley Library.
Photo: Fabrice Florin collection on Flickr; photographer not identified
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Howard Rheingold in a colorful hat and jacket, photographed in Mill Valley by Christopher Michel.
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
Howard Rheingold, as Dr. Rindbrain, reads at a makeshift lectern during Pataphysical Studios’ Bunker Down event at Battery Chester.
Photo: Fabrice Florin / Flickr
Howard Rheingold, wearing his Dr. Rindbrain crown and purple coat, holds a frame drum during Bunker Down at Battery Chester.
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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
