October 2007 Archives

Photography History Podcasts

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Jeff Curto, a professor at College of DuPage has been recording and posting his photography history course as a video podcast. I'm just digging into one of the "episodes" now. You can view or download from his Web site, or load on your trusty iPod. Sometimes I really am thankful for my one hour commute.

Many thanks to Greg Wasserstrom for the tip.



"The Passionate Eye II", Collector's Seminar

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No time to edit, so here's the press release. Pretty cool agenda. $100, limited to 75 participants, though.

APERTURE & AIPAD PRESENT

A Special Event for Collectors of Photography

 

THE PASSIONATE EYE II

Conversations Between Collectors and Curators/Critics

Sunday, October 14, 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

 

What are the current trends in collecting photography? What constitutes a great photography collection?  Where is the photography world headed?

 

For the second year, Aperture and AIPAD (Association of International Photography Art Dealers) are presenting The Passionate Eye, a special day of conversations dedicated to collecting photography. Three sessions feature collectors in dialogue with an esteemed artist, curator or writer. The fourth session offers special advice session from appraisers.  This program offers a unique opportunity for both new and experienced collectors to hear expert opinions from some of the most knowledgeable people in the field of photography today.

 

WHEN:             Sunday, October 14, 9:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

 

WHERE:           Aperture Gallery, 547 West 27th Street, 4th floor, New York, (212) 505-5555

 

SCHEDULE:     9:30-10:00 a.m.

Coffee and welcome- Diana Edkins (Aperture) and W.M Hunt (Hasted Hunt Gallery)

 

10:00-10:50 a.m.

John Bennette (collector) with Rachel Dunville (contemporary photographer)

 

11:00-11:50 a.m.

Allen Thomas, Jr. (collector) with Lawrence J. Wheeler (Director of North Carolina Museum of Art)

 

12:00-12:50 p.m.

Lauren Greenfield and Frank Evers (collectors) with William Meyers (New York Sun)

 

1:00-2:00 p.m.

Lunch

 

2:00-2:50 p.m.

How to take care of your collection, from the appraiser's point of view :

Lorraine Davis, Sarah Morthland, and Edward Yee

 

2:00-2:50 p.m.

Concluding remarks

 

FEE:                 $100, includes refreshments and lunch

 

REGISTER:      Online at www.aperture.org/collector or call (212) 946-7125

                        Space is limited to 75 people


Maggie Taylor Artist Talk at Aperture, Oct 10

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The digital montage cavalcade continues. Photographer Maggie Taylor will be the featured speaker in the ICP lecture series on Wednesday evening October 10. Her talk will be centered upon Solutions Beginning with A, a new book that features 38 of her digital images. Her work is currently on exhibit in the group show Sun Pictures to Mega Pixels at the Williamsburg Art and Historical Center, Brooklyn.

The School of the ICP
1114 6th Ave (at 43rd St)
Weds, Oct 10 at 7pm
(212) 857-0001

Sun Pictures to Mega Pixels
Through Nov 4th at Williamsburg Art and Historical Center
135 Broadway
Williamsburg Brooklyn
(718) 486-7372 or (718) 486-6012

Oh, "Good", Everyone's An Artist

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Good magazine has featured a "quirky" little project by Art House gallery in Atlanta, called "A Million Little Pictures."

"the project allowed anyone, anywhere, to request a disposable camera from the gallery, snap some shots, and return it to have their work displayed at the show."

Art House isn't your typical gallery. They've got a bunch of these little mail-order projects going on and then display the results all around the country. And that they're based in Atlanta reminds me, "Atlanta Celebrates Photography" is going on right now. It's an insane three-month-long series of programs about photography that started Sept 1 and goes on to the end of Nov. Why can't we have something like that here in NYC?

Kodak's digital future

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Apparently, an internal Kodak "fire 'em up" video that's leaked out into the wild. Bring on the schmaltz.

The You Tube commentary devolves into digital vs. film walla.

So, I'm on Twitter

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Okay, I've broken down and joined this Twitter thing which I was 100% sure would be a flash in the pan sort of Web 2.0 fad like Dodge Ball. Part of it is curiosity, and part if professional obligation (I work in interactive marketing). There's a strange mix of personal and professional on Twitter, so while there might be some photo-related thoughts that get kicked into the "timeline" as they say, it'll be mostly other  stuff, if you're up for it. Feel free to "follow" me on Twitter.