I’m not sure what to make of the new New York Times blog Lens. It’s definitely a move in the right direction, that is, a more visually exciting, intuitive, and user friendly direction. Let me make sure to say one thing: Bravo to the New York Times for trying new things. However, they’re also theContinue reading “Lens: New York Times Blog”
Category Archives: General Interest
A look at the World
The New york Times ran a wonderful piece on must see places. Beautifully photographed by Raymond Meier. I think my favorite place might be Louis Kahn’s Capital Complex, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Check out a few of my top choices. Culture vultures always have at least one must-see-before-I-die destination on their list: Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel; Chandigarh, theContinue reading “A look at the World”
Happy Wednesday from me to you
Okay… It’s a rainy and unseasonably cold Wednesday in New York. Perhaps it is the weather, but my brain is refusing any inspiration I throw at it today. What to do… what to do.. In order to brighten your Wednesday and mine, I bring you an ol’ faithful pick-me-up: Photoshop Disasters! — Photoshop Disasters
Since when is fake news news?
Los Angeles Times journalists are outraged that an advertisement pretending to be a column appeared on the front page of its April 9th, 2009 issue. While space is often sold on the front page for advertising, it is not usually making an effort to be sneaky. Journalists for the paper Times are calling this “embarrassingContinue reading “Since when is fake news news?”
“Surviving as an Artist…”…Great Essay From Amy Wilson
While I try very hard not the be the “copy and paste” blogger… this essay is too good and too important not to share. Click here for full essay or see my favorite excepts below. from Advice on Surviving as an Artist in this Economy by Amy Wilson for ArtBistro. “I had grad school laidContinue reading ““Surviving as an Artist…”…Great Essay From Amy Wilson”
10×10
If you don’t know the name Jonathan Harris, I suggest you fervently read on. I ran into this website today and am instantly obsessed with the idea and the performance of 10×10. Rather than summarizing it for you, here is the text from the site (here). “10×10™ (‘ten by ten’) is an interactive exploration ofContinue reading “10×10”
The Art of Life in the Age of Digital Reproduction
Tim Leberecht Design Mind While not a member of the Net Generation (the 88 million Millennials for whom social networking is a birthright) myself, I have many friends and co-workers who qualify, and I am constantly baffled by their ease and eagerness to narrow- and broadcast their lives through digital media and with post-privacy transparency.Continue reading “The Art of Life in the Age of Digital Reproduction”
Self-portrait
THE WORD ACCORDING TO WIKIPEDIA… A SELF-PORTRAIT IS A REPRESENTATION OF AN ARTIST, DRAWN, PAINTED, OR SCULPTED BY THE ARTIST. ALTHOUGH SELF-PORTRAITS HAVE BEEN MADE BY ARTISTS SINCE THE EARLIEST TIMES, IT IS NOT UNTIL THE EARLY RENAISSANCE IN THE MID 1400S THAT ARTISTS CAN BE FREQUENTLY IDENTIFIED DEPICTING THEMSELVES AS EITHER THE MAIN SUBJECT,Continue reading “Self-portrait”
Alexander Calder The Paris Years 1926-1933
Whitney Museum of American Art On view October 16, 2008 – February 15, 2009 “For decades [Calder’s] Circus, lent by the artist in 1970 to the Whitney Museum of American Art, has set flight to the imaginations of visiting children and adults. Now the museum is celebrating its genesis in “Alexander Calder: The Paris Years,Continue reading “Alexander Calder The Paris Years 1926-1933”
Words from Laura Pannack
For those of you who read my posts regularly, you know there exists a special place in my heart for photographers who can intelligently write about their work… perhaps it is something I have always struggled with with my own work. I never have a problem discussing the work of those photographers I represent, butContinue reading “Words from Laura Pannack”
Dancing for the King
design mind By Marc Fenigstein In an earlier post I mentioned The Design Mind conference that happened in San Francisco this month. Here is an excerpt from this event. Tonight’s Design Mind event in San Francisco generated a flood of thoughts on several topics. The thread that struck me most profoundly was the question ofContinue reading “Dancing for the King”
Fashion Forward
By ROBERTA SMITH Published: January 22, 2009 New York Times There are days when it seems as if you’ve been subscribing to all the wrong fashion magazines. A little bit of your world crumbles, or maybe a lot. A visit to the International Center of Photography may cause such a day. The center is inauguratingContinue reading “Fashion Forward”
Edward Steichen: In High Fashion
1923-1937 An exhibit at ICP January 16- May 3, 2009 An exhibition of 175 works by Edward Steichen drawn largely from the Condé Nast archives, this is the first presentation to give serious consideration to the full range of Steichen’s fashion images. Organized by the Musée de l’Elysée, Lausanne, and the Foundation for the ExhibitionContinue reading “Edward Steichen: In High Fashion”
Tisch Seniors Photo Show
Photo exhibitions of the work of graduating seniors are amazing opportunities to re-ignite your love of the still image and to discuss work with people before the pressures of the “real” world encroach in on their art. Here’s a unique forum to speak with artists who have more than likely buried themselves underneath their workContinue reading “Tisch Seniors Photo Show”
Eye on the Strand Photography Contest
Normally I see photo contests as being a great way to get publicity. Their prizes aren’t generally great or enough money to cover the self addressed stamp envelope. If you have these sames gripes about contests, then check out the Eye on the Strand photo contest. I’m really surprised to see how amazing the prizeContinue reading “Eye on the Strand Photography Contest”
Obama’s White House Photographer
Witness private and political moments along Barack Obama’s path to the presidency, as seen by official White House photographer Pete Souza ATHENS, OH (January 4, 2009) – Photojournalist and NPPA member Pete Souza has accepted the position of official White House photographer for President-elect Barack Obama, he told News Photographer magazine tonight. Souza received theContinue reading “Obama’s White House Photographer”
Marina Berio, Untold Stories
Marina a great talent, and a dear friend. Check out one of her projects “Untold Stories” Marina Berio
Eminent Domain
Contemporary Photography and the City Last summer, public outcry forced New York City officials to reconsider regulations that might have required even the most casual of tourist-photographers to obtain a permit and $1 million in liability insurance to photograph or film in the streets of the city. A majority of the objectors felt that theContinue reading “Eminent Domain”
Happy Thanksgiving from Glasshouse!
As my gift to you, here is a selection of Thanksgiving cartoons. Enjoy the Holiday! Link. Link. Link. Link. Link.
Is photography immune to the economic crisis?
An interesting article found its way into my inbox this morning. Well…maybe it is less interesting and more optimistic. Either way, it is making my rainy morning just a little brighter. Glasshouse Images / Image ID: 7102100041 Article from Art Price: Has photography proven crisis-proof? [Nov 08] Confronted with the crisis, the results achieved onContinue reading “Is photography immune to the economic crisis?”
Resource Magazine…
A great source for NYC photographers. Founded by Alexandra Niki and Aurelie Jezequei, co-Editor in Chief. I’ve had the pleasure of working with Alex when she was a stylist. One of best. I’m sure with her creative talents the magazine will have much success. … swj “Just in case you were wondering who’s behind thisContinue reading “Resource Magazine…”
… How Do We Break Our Pattern Of Thought
Disruptive Realism “The beaten path does not lead to creativity. Good thing there are people out there ready to rock your routine” SWJ View Dave Hoffer’s thoughts on DR Dave Hoffer is Associate Creative Director at Frog Design Disruptive Realism by design mind
. .. This is fantastic and alarming all at once.
Running the Numbers: An American Self-Portrait by Chris Jordan A visual examination of the vast and bizarre measures of our society. Artist Chris Jordan intricately assembles from thousands of smaller photographs an expose of the society that we have become. Toothpicks, 2008 Depicts one hundred million toothpicks, equal to the number of trees cut inContinue reading “. .. This is fantastic and alarming all at once.”
Clever Indonesian Advertising…
Below is one of the most interesting advertisements I’ve seen in a while. While I am not sure how effective it actually is in Indonesia, the image itself is amazing. agency : Bates141 Jakarta creative director : Hendra Lesmono art director : Andreas Junus & Irawandhani Kamarga copywriter : Darrick Subrata photographer : Anton IsmaelContinue reading “Clever Indonesian Advertising…”
Framing the Presidency
The Aperture foundation will be holding a free panel discussion Wednesday, November 12th about how photography has shaped our perceptions of Bush’s presidency. “This panel explores the collision of photography, mass media, and politics in examining the role of images in the 2008 presidential campaign and beyond. Artists and media experts share their experiences andContinue reading “Framing the Presidency”
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