Working in Paris, London, and New York in the early 1950s, photographer Irving Penn (American, 1917–2009) created masterful representations of skilled tradespeople dressed in work clothes and carrying the tools of their occupations. A neutral backdrop and natural light provided the stage on which his subjects could present themselves with dignity and pride.
If youre heading out to this Thursdays downtown artwalk be sure to check in on Lot 44 who will be hosting the artist reception of Danny Hughes and his Names of God exhibit.
If youre heading up to San Francisco this holiday season be sure to check “The Beatles in India” which is showing at the San Francisco Art Exchange. The exhibition by Paul Saltzman titled “The Beatles in India: Creativity and Inner Peace is an account of the Beatles spiritual trip to india and the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi’s ashram.
For those of you who are aware of Glen E. Friedmans work may want to head over to the Subliminal Projects Gallery in Silverlake between now and january 9th 2009. Friedman’s photographic work has been seen in International publications for more than thirty years.
Peotography is a new artform merging traditional Tanka poetry and photography. By combining photographic imagery with poetry, Poetography creates a dynamic tension that infuses new meanings into the words and images.