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exhibitions
Verónica Ettedgui
Barbers and barber shops I live in Venezuela and wear my hair short. You would think this is frequent in a Caribbean country, but it is not. After looking for…
Manar Ali Hassan
Sagas of Painful Bodies – Burning Traces Series This project examines the life experience of seven Lebanese women (my self-included) dealing with a chronically painful condition known as Fibromyalgia. My…
The Decisive Moment | Henri Cartier-Bresson
Introduction Brief Overview of Henri Cartier-Bresson Henri Cartier-Bresson, often hailed as the pioneer of modern photojournalism, was not just a photographer; he was a visionary. Born in 1908 in Chanteloup,…
Alfred Stieglitz | Mastermind Behind Modern Photography
Early Life and Formative Years Birth and Background Alfred Stieglitz was born on January 1, 1864, in the bustling city of Hoboken, New Jersey. The first son of German Jewish…
Picture for Women, Jeff Wall
Picture for Women is a 1979 photograph by Canadian photographer Jeff Wall. Of large size (63 x 88 in.) it was taken in transparent Cibachrome on a light box. It…
International Center of Photography: A Beacon of Visual Arts in New York City
Discover the International Center of Photography in the heart of New York City, a leading institution showcasing the significant role of photography in contemporary society. Explore exhibitions, educational programs, and community engagement initiatives to immerse yourself in the evolution of visual culture. Visit ICP.org for more information on events and programs.
Global Peace Photo Award 2021
Maggie Shannon wins the “Peace Image of the Year” at the Global Peace Photo Award 2021. The American photographer won with an image from her reportage “Extreme pain, but also…
ON THE ROOFS EXIBITION
Isaac “Drift” Wright | Tom Durante | EM.1T ON THE ROOFS:Not Everything Illegal is Immoral A Group Exhibition of Urban Exploration NFT Photography Opening Reception: Thursday, September 9th, 8-11PMExhibition on…
Su Kui
The System of Objects. Now that the abundance of objects has become an important feature of society, it is no longer people surrounding objects, but objects closely surrounding people. The…
Tracy Whiteside
The Blurred Lines collection explores the dark side of human emotions. The art looks deep into a woman’s soul to reveal her most tragic moments. Not to expose her secrets,…
Susa Solero
Project “Die Mülldeponie” (‘The garbage dump’). I started about four years ago: the garbage or better litter pictures ‘things in…’. I take long walks in the woods every day ever…
Capturing the Soul of Paris: The Enigmatic Journey of Eugène Atget
The Early Adventures of Eugène Atget In the bustling streets of Paris, a visionary artist emerged, leaving behind an enigmatic trail of photographs that immortalized the city’s late 19th and…
theory
Street Photography Quotes Explained
Street photography captures life in its rawest, most spontaneous form, preserving fleeting moments and telling untold stories. It’s more than technical skill—it’s about intuition, observation, and seeing beauty in the…
practice
Setting the Stage for Annie Leibovitz and Vanity Fair
Few photographers have mastered the art of storytelling quite like Annie Leibovitz. Her work, celebrated for its meticulous composition and evocative use of light, has become synonymous with modern portraiture….
business
Marketing and Photography Aesthetics
In today’s visually-driven world, brands can no longer rely solely on text to capture attention. The rise of social media platforms like Instagram, Pinterest, and TikTok has made visual content…
technology
Top 10 AI Photography Plugins: Boost Efficiency and Creativity
In recent years, the photography industry was radically transformed by the integration of artificial intelligence (AI). Tasks that once required hours of meticulous effort in post-processing are now completed in…
tips
Street Photography Quotes Explained
Street photography captures life in its rawest, most spontaneous form, preserving fleeting moments and telling untold stories. It’s more than technical skill—it’s about intuition, observation, and seeing beauty in the…