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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”

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”

Featured Photographer, Kate Isherwood

Recent Work by Kate Isherwood I grew up in an old house within a small hamlet reached by way of a winding Devon lane. Many would find it too solitary a location, but my childhood-self inhabited a world of day-dreams and although I was often afflicted by a sense of boredom synonymous with never-ending SundayContinue reading “Featured Photographer, Kate Isherwood”

Paul Graham, a shimmer of possibility

February 4–May 18, 2009 In August of 2004 Paul Graham (British, b. 1956), who had moved from London to New York in 2002, set out on the first of many trips around the United States to see and photograph the country for himself. This exhibition has been selected from the resulting series of photographic works,Continue reading “Paul Graham, a shimmer of possibility”

William Eggleston / Whitney Museum

On view November 7, 2008 – January 25, 2009 One of the most influential photographers of the last half-century, William Eggleston has defined the history of color photography. This exhibition is the artist’s first retrospective in the United States and includes both his color and black-and-white photographs as well as Stranded in Canton, the artist’sContinue reading “William Eggleston / Whitney Museum”

two shows this weekend worth the walk

Now that the holiday season is winding down, you may find yourself with a few moments to yourself. In case those moments become too frequent, here are two shows that look worth a cold, wintry walk through Chelsea. Alison Brady, An Uncertain Nature @ Massimo Audiello On view January 8 to February 28th  |  526Continue reading “two shows this weekend worth the walk”

Tableau, by Ryan Schude for JPG Magazine

Ryan Schude forwarded this article he wrote for JPG. For all of you who just can get enough of Ryan and are wondering about his process… here you go and you’re welcome! Just a warning, you’ll love his work even more after reading…. don’t say we didn’t warn you. — Tableau The lamp photo startedContinue reading “Tableau, by Ryan Schude for JPG Magazine”

What Is Art and Why Does It Matter?

Is an online magazine that creates a forum for interpretive experimentation and gives a face to the people who make museums a vibrant presence in the world. This magazine is here because we all “know” that art is important, but do we always know why? Looking at art can provide a much needed refuge forContinue reading “What Is Art and Why Does It Matter?”

Confusion in Photography

First Doubt: Optical Confusion in Modern Photography Many photographers have been intrigued by the baffling distortions—both subtle and disquieting—that can result when the camera “captures” the real world. First Doubt: Optical Confusion in Modern Photography explores this fascinating yet seldom discussed undercurrent in the medium’s history. The exhibition features approximately one hundred photographs taken byContinue reading “Confusion in Photography”

Artist’s Choice

Vik Muniz, Rebus December 11,2008-February 23,2009 MOMA Vik Muniz (Brazilian, b. 1961) is the ninth artist to participate in Artist’s Choice, a series of exhibitions in which an artist serves as curator, selecting works from MoMA’s vast collection to create an exhibition. In his work, Muniz inventively questions the function and traditions of visual representationContinue reading “Artist’s Choice”

Ryan Schude In PDN

Ryan Schude, one of Glasshouse Assignment’s newest family members, has been chosen for PDN’s recent Faces competition!! CONGRATS RYAN! Ryan’s photograph is honored in the self-portrait category. Check it out and also check out the sneak preview of his portfolio here. We’ll keep in touch and let you know when his full portfolio is launchedContinue reading “Ryan Schude In PDN”

Indre Serpytyte, State of Silence

Indre Serptytye’s photograph in her series “State of Silence” provide both a gorgeous photographic archive of her father and commentary on the political realities of his sudden death. I find these images to be a glimpse into the way photographers deal with their lives, and how they often rely on their art to help sortContinue reading “Indre Serpytyte, State of Silence”

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?”