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Love Derrick Gomez’s sports photography?

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A new take on cowboys…

Walter Lockwood’s photography certainly doesn’t lack a sense of satire. In a new project, Lockwood parodies the cultural staple of a “Spaghetti Western” by inserting Asian characters into quintessential American roles. His project Sukiyaki Western, is meant to explore the changing quality of media and stereotypes. “By casting Asian actors as “Cowboys/Gunslingers” and using aContinue reading “A new take on cowboys…”

Sasha Maslov’s “Prison Theatre”

Yesterday I came across a wonderful project by Sasha Maslov. Sasha was kind enough to provide me with some additional information on his photography and his time in Ukraine. “Fall of 2005. One of the penal colonies in Kharkiv, Ukraine.” “The depressing view of endless gray walls with barbwire on the background of even grayerContinue reading “Sasha Maslov’s “Prison Theatre””

… 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.”

Drumroll please….presenting Ryan Schude!

RYAN SCHUDE JUST BECAME THE NEWEST MEMBER OF OUR GLASSHOUSE FAMILY! Ryan Schude is one of the freshest talents I’ve seen in a while. Both he and his work are very clever and just the right amount of fun. Just for you, our loyal blog readers, I’ve put together a preview of his work beforeContinue reading “Drumroll please….presenting Ryan Schude!”

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…”

I’m a fan of The Selby

Todd Selby never disappoints. His photo blog The Selby, displays his photographs of people within their homes/apartments. His subjects are always funny and dare to never take themselves too seriously, both of which are qualities I can truly admire. His most recent post was too good not to share. Here are his latest images ofContinue reading “I’m a fan of The Selby”

Rachel Papo: Serial No. 3817131

“At an age when social, sexual, and educational explorations are at their highest point, the life of an eighteen-year-old Israeli girl is interrupted.” – Rachel Papo, speaking about her project Serial No. 3817131. When Rahel Papo served for the Israeli Air Force for her mandatory two years, she was eighteen years old. Fifteen years afterContinue reading “Rachel Papo: Serial No. 3817131”

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”

Photographers’ Advice for the Next President

PDN did a interesting survey of former white house photographers recently, exploring how the role and the photographs which result from it effect the country’s perception of a president. They then gave their thoughts on how the next first family might take advantage of the impact of photography. Here are some select quotes. The fullContinue reading “Photographers’ Advice for the Next President”

Love Love Love, Martos Gallery

Recommended Show: Love Love Love at the Martos Gallery On View November 6 to December 6 Press release: Martos Gallery presents Love Love Love, a provocative group exhibition exploring the physical and emotional effects of love on a diverse group of artists and their practice. Are artists bound by the same taboos as everybody else?Continue reading “Love Love Love, Martos Gallery”