Russian Rust Belt by Alan Gignoux
Once the driving force behind the Soviet military-industrial complex, the Urals industrial region is now the Russian rustbelt. Continue reading Russian Rust Belt by Alan Gignoux
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Eiteljorg Museum Welcomes Photojournalist Ivan McClellan’s Artwork into Permanent Collection
Indianapolis, IN – The Eiteljorg Museum is thrilled to announce the addition of three captivating artworks by esteemed photojournalist Ivan McClellan to its permanent collection. To celebrate this momentous occasion, the museum generously invited the public to a special unveiling event and an engaging evening filled with insightful discussions, a VIP preview reception, and an exclusive book signing. The event took place on Wednesday, February … Continue reading Eiteljorg Museum Welcomes Photojournalist Ivan McClellan’s Artwork into Permanent Collection
Star Struck by Ave Pildas
The Hollywood Walk of Fame was established in 1958 as a memorial to artists who worked in the entertainment industry. The names of famous performers are memorialized on more than 2,500 five-pointed stars embedded in the sidewalks along 15 blocks that make up the Walk of Fame. Pildas was drawn to the area soon after arriving in Los Angeles and started photographing the characters that … Continue reading Star Struck by Ave Pildas
Empire Roller Disco by Patrick D. Pagnano
The 1970s were a time of great cultural change and innovation. The civil rights movement had won major victories, and the American Black community was experiencing a new sense of freedom and empowerment. This was reflected in the music, fashion, art and pop culture trends of the era. Empire Roller Disco captures all this and much more. Roller Skating was one of the most popular … Continue reading Empire Roller Disco by Patrick D. Pagnano
Black Archives: A Photographic Celebration of Black Life :: by Renata Cherlise
The Black Archives book is the embodiment of one of the core ideals of the platform: honoring the Black past by making it accessible. Continue reading Black Archives: A Photographic Celebration of Black Life :: by Renata Cherlise
The Island by Robert Darch
Conceived as a response to the Brexit vote, but also drawing on formative memories and past emotions to realise a sense of place that reflects the times we are living in. The Island is a new book published by British artist-photographer Robert Darch. Originally conceived as a response to Brexit, the poetic black and white photographs convey the heaviness that he felt and reflect Robert’s anxieties and fears about … Continue reading The Island by Robert Darch
Behind the Obstacles
Vladimir Tereshkov’s photos of Hip-Hop Culture in Iran It may be hard to imagine there is a hip-hop culture in Iran, considering the tense political situation in the Middle East and the region’s relations with the United States. The movement appeared in the 1990s, when hip-hop artists mainly focused on socio-political topics. This led to a quick reaction from the government: some rappers had to … Continue reading Behind the Obstacles
All of Us: Portraits of an American Bicentennial by Richard Beaven
In All of Us: Portraits of an American Bicentennial there are only two portraits which don’t show us the entire person being photographed. The approach Richard Beaven takes to include the whole person in his his project photographing the community of Ghent, New York allows the viewer to get a feel for who each person is, how they hold their hands, how they stand alone … Continue reading All of Us: Portraits of an American Bicentennial by Richard Beaven
Pandemic Photography: From the Universal Experience to Porchtraits
There are many different ways to show how the condition of now has impacted each person individually, personally and creatively. An exhibition of pandemic photography has the power to impact our culture in positive ways. Continue reading Pandemic Photography: From the Universal Experience to Porchtraits
Havana Youth by Greg Kahn
In Havana Youth, Greg Kahn explores Cubans born after 1989, who have only known a time after the USSR dissolved and left the Caribbean nation with few resources and a growth-crippling, US-led economic embargo. Those kids, born during what is called “The Special Period”, are now in their twenties and developing a sense of individuality in a society that was historically focused on collectivism. This is their cultural counter-revolution, and they are redefining what it means to be Cuban. Continue reading Havana Youth by Greg Kahn
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