For a photojournalist, the question is never about can they get the access to the get shot.
That is the job. They’ll be there.
It’s what they do once they get there.
In the 60’s and 70’s Southeast Asia was the horrific theater for war, and photojournalists were on the front lines, providing the most intimate look of [...]

Yeah, we know.
Looks like a similar title to the last one.
Well, when you have 2 masters together in one place, you want to give them equal billing.
Tonight there will be a gala opening for the show Sport: Iooss and Leifer at The Annenberg Space for Photography, and it opens to the public tomorrow, [...]

Yesterday at the Annenberg Space for Photography, we were given a preview of the new exhibit Sport: Iooss and Leifer.
And luckily, the two photographic masters were on hand to chat a little bit about their life and work.

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Michael Phelps, Balitmore, MD, 2004
The first video chat we’ll present is with Walter Iooss.
The few [...]

The Annenberg Space for Photography is continuing on the fulfillment of their mission statement.
“Exhibit the various facets of the human condition, as seen through the medium of photography.”
Well, that’s how we see it, anyway.
This time it’s SPORT.
Not only the sports with the teams you may follow, but the excellence of seemingly super natural human [...]

( This just crossed our desktop: Irving Pen has passed away at the age of 92. R.I.P.)
Many years ago, the J.Paul Getty Museum made a massive purchase of photographs to the tune of over 7 million dollars.
This historic purchase made an implied promise to the world of photography, that would change it forever.
We’re not talking [...]

When you hear about an actors passions other than what they are famous for, you may sometimes wonder: is it the fame that legitimizes the other endeavors? Or, in the case of Jessica Lange, can you look at her photographs and be fully objective on their merit ?
Quite honestly, we feel that there will never [...]

And we’re talking about some rich color. Tri-Color, Pigment Printing. Known as Carbro prints, these vivid images were made popular by a very few photogs.
The expense for each print was a prohibitive $150. per. Of course, that was in the 1920’s.
In my college days, studying the various print processes was part of the curriculum, [...]

Actually , you should be doing that with every part of your life, but today lets just talk about the slightly sedate experience of visiting a museum.
Oh, sure, you walk around, maybe get a “gut hit” from a few pieces, or recognize work from advertising that promoted the show. A little snack, a visit to [...]

That is kind of the concept behind this beautifully shot series of 20×24 polaroid photographs.
Tim Mantoani has gathered the current biggest names in fine art, photojournalism, commercial, sports, nature, music and everything else, and had them pose with thier most iconic images.

Douglas Kirkland posing with the photo of him with his Marilyn Monroe [...]

Last Saturday night the folks behind the Lucie Awards, the Oscars of Photography, debuted their latest love letter to photography: MOPLA, or Month of Photography in Los Angeles.
With 2 galleries exhibiting work, B+ spinning ,and libations flowing long and strong, the celebration got a solid turnout at Bergamot Station, with the crowds maneuvering to find [...]

At the Ace Gallery in Beverly Hills last night, Martin Schoeller, opened an exhibit of a massive collection collection of new work.
He is known for his close-up celebrity portraits that expose not only every pore but are lit to bring an animated life to each stars’ eyes, which have this amazing quality of following [...]

(This is the first article from one of our reader/writers, Fred Bonilla)
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I became aware of Brian Finke and his work in several fronts. As a customer of mine at K&M Camera in Tribeca, we spoke of his choice of subject matters (bodybuilders, high school football players and cheerleaders and such) that reflected a different look [...]

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David Lynch
At the Farmani Gallery currently, Dr. Bannon of the George Eastman House has curated a show picking the best from the IPA winners last year.
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Richard Jackson (pictured above) of Hance Partners Professional Darkroom of Flagstaff , printed all of the work in the show using Ilfordchrome (nee Cibachrome). Yep, [...]

The Howard Greenberg Gallery is currently showing a group of photographs that he has collected over the past 25 years. What is unique about this show is that the history of each image has been told; the story of how the photographs came into Mr. Greenberg’s collection. More importantly, what each image means to [...]

OK, we’ve been traveling around the city of New York and seeing some of the new exhibits meant to tweak your fancy, so to speak.
After digging on the excellent show at Aperture, a quick walk around the corner,brought us to one of our favorite galleries, Yossi Milo. Famed for introducing Loretta Lux to these shores, [...]

Yeah, you do.
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Coney Island, New York, Bather Standing
© Lisette Model
This past weekend was spent trying to drink in just a portion of what NYC had to offer the public in the first set of exhibitions of the Fall Season. Always meant to come out strong, and perhaps even shock.
It did not disappoint.
As a matter [...]

Yeah, you heard right.
Part two of a meeting with Hossein Farmani of the Farmani Gallery in Los Angeles.
This is by far the best, clearest, most succinct advice you can hear on entering the world of fine art photography. Wait…that’s only if you are interested in exhibiting and selling your work.
Had to clarify that.
And of course, [...]

They are part of an amazing group show currently on exhibit in MOMAs Edward Steichen Photography Galleries
There are a few other folks in the show:
Atget, Harry Callahan,Tina Modotti,Edward Weston,Bernice Abbott,Dorthea Lange, Rodchenko,Moholy-Nagy,Lee Friedlander, Gary Winogrand, William Eggleston,Paul Strand, Brassai, Eadweard J. Muybridge,August Sander, Harry Callahan, Thomas Struth and I’m sure I’ve missed a few.
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Just returned from the Getty Museum today, and for the first time in a long time, I feel the promise of the collection that has made Getty’s name in the photography world, has truly been realized with this exhibit of Edward Weston’s body of work entitled Enduring Vision. Oh sure, years ago they made [...]

An image here would not do this exhibit justice.
12 ft. high, towering imagery of 80,000 Korean gymnasts in perfect formations at the MASS GAMES, F1 tracks in Bahrain, pit crews at frozen moments of operation, and a series of 3 images of tranquil islands off the coast of Thailand that will stop you and lull [...]

Wow. The Heat.The Humidity. Some of the best photographic shows on Earth.
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Stephen Shore
U.S. 97, South of Klamath Falls, Oregon, July 21, 1973
© Stephen Shore
Courtesy Aperture Foundation
Biographical Landscape: The Photography of Stephen Shore, 1969-79
May 11-September 9, 2007
You want to talk about emotional soul food? We got a belly full while on this trip to NYC.
Starting with [...]

Many galleries are about to announce their summer shows which open shortly in June and run through the summer. We’ll keep you apprised of some of the “can’t miss” ones. Yossi Milo, has announced this group show : JUNE BRIDE running from June 7, 2007–August 17, 2007 with an opening Reception Thursday, June 7, [...]

In the past few weeks, we’ve discussed Man Ray and then gave out some Sun Print kits so you could try your own Rayograms.
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Rayogram
© Man Ray
Right now , at the GALERIE JOHANNES FABER
Brahmsplatz 7, A-1040 Vienna,
Tel: +43 1 505 7518
there is an exhibit of this masters work.
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Larmes
Paris 1930
© Man Ray
And you have got [...]

At the M + B Gallery in Los Angeles, a new exhibit by Joseph Szabo:
MARCH 10 – APRIL 14 , 2007

TEENAGE
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© Joseph Szabo – Priscilla
How did you react to seeing a very young girl with a defiant cigarette in her mouth ?
If you can’t make it, check out the image gallery..
Ahhh the [...]

From the controversial artist Robert Wilson,is his latest show “VOOM PORTRAITS” at the ACE Gallery in Los Angeles.
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Johnny Depp, 2006
65″ Plasma Screen, Custom Speakers, HD Media Player
5’ 5” (H) x 3’ (W) x 4” (D)
© Robert Wilson: VOOM Portraits,
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Brad Pitt, 2004
65″ Plasma Screen, Custom Speakers, HD Media Player
5’ 5” (H) x 3’ (W) x 4” [...]

Yep. No question about it. Northern California is one of the best places in the world for photography.
Whether its the galleries, or in the case of ModernBook ,the combination gallery/book publishers have uncovered some of the most unique imagery for all of us.
And the books are usually available with an original print that is [...]

During the recent PhotoLA, we shot some video with interviews and an overview. Here is just a short sample of that.

A bit of YouTube before we go to the video page with higher resolution. In addition we will bring in some of the separate interviews that may have been edited to bring you a more [...]

Some exhibits that are currently up. This time NYC.
Not to be missed:
Elliott Erwitt
Edwynn Houk Gallery
Thru 2/23/07
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New York, 1955
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Las Vegas, Nevada, 1954
© Elliott Erwitt
One of my favorite photographers, I’ve only seen the book. and it is beautiful. Check out Personal Exposures also.
To quote Mr. Elliot: ” To get a good [...]

Spanning the globe. We’re are trying to put out something for everyone. In a few places.
From the M+B Gallery in Los Angeles. Good folks, great space.
Matthew Pillsbury -Screen Lives
January 27-February 24th. 2007
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Calum and Erica, Grey’s Anatomy and Solitaire , Friday, September 22, 2006, 9:48-10:58pm

After a first solid walk-through at the event, there an amazing abundance of photographs and books to ponder a purchase.
Day 2 at PhotoLA , not only some new found artists, but 2nd and 3rd year exhibits showing a photographers growth.
We’ll be recapping more this week as we begin to absorb it all. One more [...]

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ACE Gallery
©Martin Schoeller, Jack Nicholson, 2002

There is so much to learn, thankfully touchpoints open the hidden alleys and knowledge of others.
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© James Fee – Bird on a Tree, 2006
While in a random discussion the other day, I was reminded of the passing of James Fee in September 2006.
The emotional overwhelming power of this photographers work, knowing that he was [...]

Sitting near your computer and feel the need to buy a new photograph that goes perfect right over…..there.?
Or now that the new year is here, you want to invest in a photograph, but can’t make it to a gallery ?
Ok, I’m just being a bit flippant.
Thanks to Paul M. for introducing me to Eyestorm, an [...]

Well, I didn’t make to the Kopeikin Gallery . That will be tomorrow. The days are still filled, even after the holidays.
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At the Russian Academy of Science, Russian President Vladimir Putin stands surrounded by scientists and bodyguards.
© Gerd Ludwig
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© Ghadi Khunji
But I did have a chance to catch the last gasps at the opening Farmani [...]

The Paul Kopeikin Gallery in Los Angeles has given exposure to artists you may not have seen before ,but who went on to huge attention in the art world.
Case in point is Jill Greenberg:
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© Jill Greenberg
Revelations

Her controversial images were first introduced in a big way to the art world by Paul Kopeikin.
And [...]

Henri Cartier-Bresson’s Scrapbook
Photographs 1932-46 At International Center Of Photography

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Henri Cartier-Bresson, Mexico, 1934, © Henri Cartier-Bresson/Magnum
January 19 through April 29, 2007
I first heard about this important exhibit in October. Now that it is so close to opening, you had to get a tip off.
Remember, Cartier-Bresson didn’t usually print his own work. Here is a huge [...]

2 LOOKS – A NEW INDEPENDENT VIEW FROM ITALY

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“2looks is a new reality in the world of photography, created by the collaboration, lasting since 10 years, between 2 photographers specialized in photo-reportages for travel, interiors and celebrity show.”
And that’s how the website reads.

One of our readers , Vince Gonzales , is having a exhibit opening tonight of his images of the elements of the motion picture industry called “Tech Art”
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“Since 2000, photographer Vince Gonzales has been capturing a unique side of the artifacts of motion picture technology: their beauty as objects. While most may see merely function [...]

Even if you are not in NYC, here is a great book that should be on your gifting list…or receiving list. Quality books out of this publisher. Always.
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©Nigel Parry / CPi
BLUNT: Photographs by Nigel Parry, published by powerHouse Books.

Hit the show last at the M+B Gallery and it was a truly mixed crowd.
First of all ,it’s a great space. The flow of the rooms is some of the best.
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Hunter S. Thompson
Self Portrait, In White Whale, Las Vegas, circa 1970s
In the front room ,you were not only able to see images from previous shows [...]

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pages from the book

From the website:
“M+B gallery and AMMO Books(click AMMO for a pretty cool slide show.) are pleased to present GONZO, the debut exhibition of photography by famed American author Hunter S. Thompson. The exhibition coincides with the release of Thompson’s final book, of the same name, and chronicles his life through his [...]

Photographs Do Not Bend GAllery
Photographs by George Krause
January 5 – February 10, 2007
Dallas, TX 75207
tel: 214.969.1852
Tuesday – Saturday, from 11 AM to 6 PM

Natalie Behring Photography

Portfolio of Natalie’s Award winning photography. Freelance photographer based in China
We’re always looking for new work to share here.
Whether is a slide presentation,video of stills, or your straight ahead photographs.
You can submit your work by clicking on the Submissions to the right of this article.
Or you can submit straight from the [...]

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Charlton Heston and Marilyn Monroe holding their Golden Globes awards. Both are congratulated by Rock Hudson.
1962.
The Los Angeles Library has a pretty cool section of their website for you to wander through. With a huge collection of over70,000 images and growing, here is an opportunity to look through the history of one of the world’s [...]

Public Faces/Private Spaces: Recent Aquisitions
October10,2006 – February 7th, 2007 at the Getty Center
Great show in a beautiful location. Perfect weather this weekend to go to the Getty Museum in Los Angeles.
“Mary Ellen Mark, Bill Owens, Anthony Hernandez, and Donald Blumberg are midcareer American photographers who share a commitment to observing the people and places that [...]

Exhibition opening tonight , 10/19 in NYC at the Yossi Milo Gallery
Tierney Gearon- The Mother Project
October 19-November 25,2006

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© Tierney Gearon
Yossi Milo Gallery
525 West 25th Street
New York, NY 10001
Phone: 212-414-0370
Gallery Hours:
10am–6pm, Tues.–Sat.

You have probably seen many of Lauren Greenfields’ photographs. Either in her books Fast Forward: Growing Up in the Shadow of Hollywood
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The Hollywood High School Prom, Santa Monica, 1993
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or Girl Culture
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Sheena, 15, Tries on Clothes with Amber, San Jose, California, 1999
©LAUREN GREENFIELD
in each of these explorations, Ms. Greenfield has shown a [...]

Last night I had the pleasure of attending the opening of the Stephen Wilkes exhibition at the new David Gallery in Los Angeles: “Ellis Island”, showing October 14-December 30.
Wow.
As we’ve discussed before there are many ways to view an image.
The sheer emotional power of this collection is not to be missed in person if you [...]

Seems to be the year of Annie Leibowitz in not just the photographic world, but in every part of our world.
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Mick Jagger 1992
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The cover of Newsweek, major retrospective exhibit, behind the scenes press on Suri Cruise photographs, this week on Today show.
Oh yeah , there is lots going on this year.
But hasn’t it [...]

The list of exhibitions just continues to grow this month.
Los Angeles is in our spotlight today.
The Getty Museum has one of the most spectatular collections of photography in the world….but we only ever got a glimpse.
They have now built a special gallery for the collection in a 7,000 sq.ft space.
Click here for the article in [...]

Yes its true that many of the photo galleries we discuss here are all over the country. And the world,
Tough sometimes to get out and visit.
In person that is.
Some of the sites listed in the RESOURCE page have pretty robust collections on-line. Easy enough to visit from computer. That’s what I do many [...]

If you are in the New York City area, you are a lucky person.
i know,I know…you already knew that.
One of my favorite events in photography is opening tonight, Thursday, in NYC.
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A gathering of tons of exceptional photography dealers under one roof.
If you are buying, browsing or just want to see some of the finest [...]

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Edward Weston
Shell, 1927
Gelatin silver print.
The Dayton Art Institute. Gift of Mr. & Mrs. John W. Longstreth.
On this site you have seen us present elements of Edward Westons’ work. We have given away DVD documentaries of his life.
Here we share with you an article by a terrific writer, Deborah Hornblow, and let you know about a [...]

Many of the photographers I would love to meet are gone.
It always fascinates me to make the visual connection between the photographer and the images.
On Saturday night I met Bruce Davidson.
. Click the link for a strong background piece from his photo agency,Magnum.
His book East 100th Street is one that has been on my shelves [...]

Back in 1972 Bill Owens published the now classic ” Suburbia “, a collection of images of life in the ‘burbs as the population became greater outside of cities than in them.
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One of the more interesting facts of this book is that he photographed these scenarios with definite vision of where he was going [...]

A few more exhibits coming up.
The Stephen Cohen Gallery
Immaterial World
September 7-November 4, 2006
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Opening Reception
Thursday September 7, 7-9pm
An exhibition of photographs exploring the haunting intersections of photography and the supernatural. 19th century “spirit photographs” by William Mumler, John Beattie, Frederick Hudson, et al. will be exhibited alongside contemporary works by Christopher Bucklow, Dan Estabrook, [...]

The last holiday weekend for a while is fast approaching.
The last hurrah for the summer.
But what an exciting fall coming up.
At the CohenAmador Gallery in NYC:
“On the Street 1980 – 1990” an exhibition of portraiture by the renowned New York photographer Amy Arbus in conjunction with the publication of her book of the same title.

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Apparently , I did.
If you are in Chicago, The Museum Of Contemporary Photography, is “the only museum in the Midwest with an exclusive commitment to the medium of photography”
Not only a couple of exhibitions opening Aug.18th, but some excellents events with panels, speakers, etc.
Tim Davis – “My Life In Politics”
“One People…..,2006″
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Copyright Tim Davis
MP3: Kelli Connell, [...]

Don’t know about everyone,but many galleries are currently showing work that has been up for a bit. Or they are closed.
Come September , there will be a whole new series of shows to check out..and we’ll let you know which ones are of particular note.
In the meantime ,visit our RESOURCES page and take an online [...]

Well , they did it.
A new Nikon has been introduced, the D80, replacing the D70. Now we have over 10 megapixels, new software on board, image editing software, 2.5″ screen, and a lot more. Check it out here: Nikon[photopress:NIkond80.jpg,full,centered]
I’ve been using PC’s since 86′, had Prodigy as the first internet service, and always on [...]

Hopefully visiting this site.
But honestly we are always out looking all around to see what is new, and bring it here for you to check out.
Where can you find them? Is it visiting the local art schools? The new galleries? Or has the on-line gallery scene brought about some change. Of course we have one [...]

As we glide, or sweat, our way into August, there are a lot of galleries that will be keeping the same show up through the month, or perhaps even taking their vacations.
So now is a GREAT time to check out our gallery listings on the RESOURCE page and check out whats out there before you [...]

This heat wave is crazy. In NYC people were just ducking in and out of buildings to avoid the heat.
Seems to have broken now though.
So its time to venture out and see some great exhibits.
At the Yossi Milo Gallery:
Atta Kim
The Museum Project
June 29–August 25, 2006
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“The transparent box-shaped containers play a key role in [...]

Ok, this one was on the stack and was rediscovered tonight. Definitely one to check out.

At the M+B Gallery in West Hollywood is a very cool show of two photographers that captured the surf scene of the 60’s and 70’s
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JEFF DIVINE
SURFING’S GOLDEN AGE
THE SEVENTIES KODACHROMES
and
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LEROY GRANNIS
SURFING’S GOLDEN AGE
THE SIXTIES BLACK & WHITES
Opening Reception [...]

A few things to explore in the galleries:
This week we go from NYC to Altlanta -
At the Foley Gallery,NYC :
ALEXANDRE ORION: Metabiotics
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Metabiotica 4
2002
20 x 30 inch Chromogenic Print. Urban intervention followed by photographic recording
This 27 year old artist from Brazil has combined graffiti with an honest occuring image to create a [...]

You don’t have to be a train aficionado to embrace the work of O. Winston Link.
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As a commissioned photographer for many of the train lines, he photographed a view of life that is both romanticized and documented the life near the tracks. Many of his images were made at night using multiple flash [...]

Thursday Gallery update:
I know its only rock and roll….but it isn’t.
Now showing at the San Francisco Art Exchange:
“Wyman Shoots,” the World Debut Exhibition of Photographs by Bill Wyman, former bassist for the Rolling Stones recently opened at the San Francisco Art Exchange.
The Show’s Riveting Works — Many Previously Unseen — Include Images of the Rolling [...]

Here is a small sampling of things to see in and around Los Angeles this weekend:
Adam Bartos – Los Angeles
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As we walked into the gallery we had a sense of comfort and serenity in the large format images of an LA story only sometimes told. The photographs allow you to experience the city [...]

If you are in New York City, and don’t have a ton of time, there are 2 places to see photography that can’t be missed.
One is ICP (International center of Photography), with 4 exhibits currently running that are as rich as they are varied.
We spoke about the Unknown Weegee exhibit over a week ago, but [...]

Here is your Thursday round up of some exhibitions around the country:
NYC
Unknown Weegee
Our image of Weegee is that of the prototypical New York tabloid news photographer: tough, garrulous, and on the scene, ready to cover two murders in one night. But the inventive Jewish immigrant Arthur Fellig (1899–1968), who assumed the self-mocking nickname Weegee, was [...]

A new photo project that has a unique viewpoint and a tie to a much bigger picture:
Border Film Project was shown on Friday night (Cinco de Mayo) at Equator books in Venice CA.
The top line is that 500 disposable cameras were giving to people crossing the Mexican border to the US and to the people [...]

Updates on current exhibits:
NYC
Arthur Tress:Vintage /ClampArt
Moving Walls 11: A Group Photography Exhibition / Open Society Institute
John Szarkowski- A Retrospective /Museum of Modern Art
Washington, D.C.
Reflections from the Heart:Photographs by David Seymour / The Corcoran
Hiroshi Sugimoto/Hirshorn Museum And Sculpture Garden
Houston,TX
Mark Seliger:In My Stairwell /Museum of Fine Arts
Los Angeles,CA
VII Photo Agency-Democratic Republic of the Congo: Forgotten War [...]

Quick notes:
The recent issue of Photo District News, (PDN) one of our favorite mags, just listed who they feel are the 30 up and coming photographers to watch. One of the artists is Comrade, who was an Avant Guardian/ Surface Magazine winner. He is the photographer in the SufaceLexus video we feature on our [...]

There are a few new sites we’ve recently visited that we know you will find interesting:
http://www.worldpressphoto.nl/
This site has the World Press photo winners of 2005. Images that will
stay with you for a long time.
If you are in the Los Angeles area, be sure to visit the Ashes And Snow exhibit
near the Santa Monica Pier. [...]