January 2012
6 posts
Our friend, Deborah Stein. The NY Times review of...
January 9, 2012
THEATER REVIEW | ‘CHIMERA’
Having the Stuff of More Than One Self
By ERIC GRODE
A more sensationalist entity than the proud-to-be-prickly Under the Radar festival might have given “Chimera” a sexier title, like, say, “I Am My Own Sister” or “Invasion of the Body Cohabitant.” Not to worry: This play, Suli Holum and Deborah Stein’s cerebral freakout, is plenty...
On marrying a photographer →
For my husband.
December 2011
7 posts
Advice from a friend on writing your artist...
I really think that people think too hard or try to be too complex when writing their statements. I would suggest keeping it simple and to the point.
The artist statement is a real pain to write. I... →
Writing an Artist’s Statement can be an important exercise in developing your work as well as providing key insights for curators, gallerists, funders and others. Find out the types of statements commonly requested, and whats, whys and hows of successful Artist’s Statements.
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Hello word artists
I would like to share a new publishing company with you called Skullduggery Publishing:
http://www.skullduggerypublishing.com/
Our dear friend Nick Oskey is one of the individuals involved in this publishing group. They are based out of Minneapolis, currently accepting submissions and anticipating a handful of releases for 2012. Write-on friends.
Photographers Wanted — Exposure 2011 →
alesiakaye:
In a world of images, photographers like you change perceptions, ask questions and explore beauty. You are invited to submit your photography to EXPOSURE, an international search for compelling images awarding over $50,000 in prizes including a world-class New York City Exhibition.
more @ artistswanted.org
November 2011
4 posts
Adding another place for photography: ahorn...
http://www.ahornmagazine.com/
Nope Fun: Boris Loeve →
nopefun:
Paris.
q: What do you like about black and white film photography and why? a: I’ve always been fascinated by b&w photography and I’m still astonished by what you can express with this simple monochrome process. When you shoot in b&w, it’s another way to look around you, your eye is trained…
October 2011
1 post
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“Great work comes after good work which comes after lousy work which comes after...”
– Nancy Slonim Aronie (via offcuts)
September 2011
21 posts
How to Revisit an Iconic Photograph →
WatchFriend’s IndieGoGo Project
fund your next photo project
http://www.indiegogo.com/
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those god damn twenty-somethings
Project by Kenji Onglao “twenty-somethings”
http://kenjionglao.com/index.php
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Nope Fun: Kenji Onglao →
nopefun:
Brussels, Belgium.
q: In your write-up, you said you “believe the narrative counts over technique”, what do you mean? Is content more important than aesthetics of a picture? a: Kinda yeah - like content as whole. To me, the most important thing about pictures are it’s ability to convey…
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NOW FOLLOWING "NOPE FUN"
About NOPE FUN:
http://nopefun.tumblr.com/
Interviews with photographers, artist and geniuses in general. Want to submit? Join here or email me eelchangming [at] hotmail.com please title your message “nope fun submission” and include a link to your work. All images belong to their respective owners, please do not use without their permission. This site is non-profit and independent....
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A KICK-STARTED PROJECT
In 2011 I am using a different film camera each week totaling 52 cameras in 52 weeks. I’m currently in week 31 of my project, which until this time has been completely self funded. Your donations to the 52 camera project will help provide film and chemicals for processing, as well as the ability to create a book of work, available for purchase, after the project...
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Kick start your project
http://www.kickstarter.com/
Kickstarter is the largest funding platform for creative projects in the world. Every week, tens of thousands of amazing people pledge millions of dollars to projects from the worlds of music, film, art, technology, design, food, publishing and other creative fields.
A new form of commerce and patronage. This is not about investment or lending. Project creators keep...
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Jessica Lange shows her photos in Europe for the... →
In 1967, Jessica Lange won a scholarship at the University of Minnesota to study photography, but the ups and downs of student life carried her to Spain and then to Paris, where she prefered the drama to his photographic practice. At that moment started her acting career, which led her to become the star of iconic titles in film history and to receive two Oscar as best actress for her performances...
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The 30 Harshest Artist-on-Artist Insults In... →
youmightfindyourself:
1. Andy Warhol on Jasper Johns: “Oh, I think he’s great. He makes such great lunches.” 2. Salvador Dalí on Piet Mondrian: “Completely idiotic critics have for several years used the name of Piet Mondrian as though he represented the sum mum of all spiritual activity. They quote him in every connection. Piet for architecture, Piet for poetry, Piet for mysticism, Piet for...
August 2011
3 posts
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“I don’t look at as much photography as I maybe should. For some reason it makes...”
– Elizabeth Weinberg (via offcuts)
artdaily.org
The First Art Newspaper on the Net
PowerHouse Books to Publish Vivian Maier: Street...
http://www.artdaily.com/index.asp?int_sec=2&int_new=49662
NEW YORK, NY.- A good street photographer must be possessed of many talents: an eye for detail, light, and composition; impeccable timing; a populist or humanitarian outlook; and a tireless ability to constantly shoot, shoot, shoot, shoot and never miss a moment. It is hard enough to find these qualities in trained photographers with...
July 2011
24 posts
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Boston Photography Focus
http://www.bostonphotographyfocus.org/
Boston Photography Focus is a blog dedicated to Boston photographers, Boston photography exhibitions and education, photo enthusiasts, and all manner of photo-based activities, news, happenings, topics, and ideas in and around Boston, New England, and beyond. It is sponsored by thePhotographic Resource Center(PRC) at Boston University, New England’s...
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Photoworks. Another place for photography.
http://www.photoworks.org.uk/
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New Work, New Artist, Jenny Odell
Brilliant. Jenny Odell collects images from Google Satellite and arranges accordingly. I am reminded of flying in a plane and picking out all the blue pools, lakes and unique buildings. Putting this together is a completely unique accomplishment. Making sense of technology and the world we live in is a challenge that shouldn’t be overlooked, particularly when it comes to something that...
