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Lola Mora Presents : Equality for all Art Show.

By Graham ⋅ November 3, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

Equality for all art show: 1549 Echo park ave 11/7 – 12/1

Irving Penn: Small Trades

By Eddie ⋅ October 24, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

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.

Robert Frank’s “The Americans”

By Eddie ⋅ October 7, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

When I was just learning to be a photographer (a million years ago) one of my teachers saw the kind of work I was doing (black and white images of my friends around my hometown) and told me I should check out Robert Frank’s “The Americans”.

Visual Acoustics a documentary about Julius Shulman

By Eddie ⋅ September 29, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

I posted last about the passing of famed photographer Julius Shulman but today I’m pleased to let everyone know about a new documentary about the artist. Visual Acoustics is a new film by Eric Bricker and narrated by actor Dustin Hoffman. The film has some great interviews with the photographer and explores what other [...]

Julius Shulman remembered

By Eddie ⋅ July 22, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

I’ve heard some touching things said about Mr. Shulman and how his work which effected so many people in California and around the world. I feel lucky to have met him even for the short period time we actually chatted. He will be missed I’m sure but his images will be loved and admired or a long time to come.

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