A Life Bridging Continents: The Photographic Journey of Jim Bengston Born in Evanston, Illinois, in 1942, Jim Bengston’s artistic path wasn't a direct ascent but rather a compelling evolution shaped by diverse experiences and a restless curiosity. His early academic pursuits at Lake Forest College focused on literature, where he graduated with honors in 1964. However, the structured world of academia soon gave way to an unexpected turn – enlistment in the army shortly after entering graduate school at Princeton University. This decision proved pivotal, leading him not towards a scholarly lif…