William Eggleston in Memphis, 2008
© Juergen Teller
If you haven’t already, take a moment to read this article about William Eggleston from the November 2008 issue of W Magazine.
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“The Enigmatic Man Who Turned Art Photography on its Ear is Getting His Due”
October 19, 2008 – 4:24 pm
Björk on Television
October 9, 2008 – 1:55 pm
“This looks like a city. Like a little model of a city.”
Michael Schmelling: The Week of No Computer
October 8, 2008 – 1:02 pm
[from "The Week of No Computer"]
© Michael Schmelling
Some new work by Michael Schmelling was recently posted over on Tinyvices. The photographs are from his latest book, The Week of No Computer, which was released through Tim’s publishing project, TV Books.
For those of you who haven’t already read it, take a look at my interview with Michael from last December. Great guy, great photographer.
Register to Vote!
October 5, 2008 – 1:18 pm
Obama (detail), 2008
© Mike Mandel
Mike Mandel recently completed a new photographic mosaic at his house. He unveiled it just in time to remind us all to register to vote, as the deadline for many states is right around the corner. This election is very, very important and I encourage all readers to take a moment to do so (enter your address to begin).
Aperture Live
October 3, 2008 – 5:34 pm
Aperture just launched Aperture Live, a new initiative to offer live webcasts of their artist talks, panel discussions and other events online. In addition, these webcasts will be archived so that all of us can watch what we missed. Excellent!
Aperture Live will debut with a conversation between Susan Meiselas and Alfredo Jaar, broadcasted from Aperture Gallery on Wednesday, October 8 at 6:30pm EST.
Will Steacy Prints for Sale
October 1, 2008 – 6:52 pm
Cheerleaders, New Orleans, LA, 2006 [from "The Human Stain"]
© Will Steacy
If you’re looking to support a good cause this week, but the Art for Obama prices are out of your range, my buddy Will Steacy‘s got you covered. Check out the limited edition prints that he just posted on his blog, each priced at $150. There are some great images for your wall/collection and the money goes to helping Will out with apartment troubles.
So, take a look and see if something strikes your fancy.
Contemporary Dialogues: Brian Finke
October 1, 2008 – 12:06 am
Sara, Icelandair, 2006 [from "Flight Attendants"]
© Brian Finke
Over the summer I had the chance to call up New York-based photographer Brian Finke and chat with him about his latest monograph, Flight Attendants (powerHouse Books, 2008). I want to thank Brian for taking the time to work with me on this interview and Photo-eye Magazine, where this was originally published, for putting us in touch in the first place. The following conversation (text only) can also be viewed as a printer-friendly PDF.
Simon Roberts on Editing
September 30, 2008 – 11:53 pm
editing Motherland
© Simon Roberts
Simon Roberts shot over 5,000 frames while traveling across Russia working on his Motherland project. Over on his blog, We English, he writes about his process of editing down to the final book edit of 153 photographs. Great post! Read it here.
[thanks, Joerg]
Richard Misrach Talks About “On the Beach”
September 29, 2008 – 8:27 pm
Untitled #892-03, 2003 [from "On the Beach"]
© Richard Misrach
Richard Misrach recently gave a talk at at the Art Institute of Chicago about his career and newest project, On the Beach. The talk was recorded and can now be streamed online. It’s missing something without the visuals, but try listening while looking through his work online.
[thanks, Dan]
Herman van den Boom: Arcadia Redesigned
September 28, 2008 – 8:58 pm
Tongeren, 2006 [from "Arcadia Redesigned"]
© Herman van den Boom
Check out Herman van den Boom‘s series, Arcadia Redesigned – an exploration of the surreal landscapes that we create around our homes.
