The Last Days of Art
Art Shay, the master visual diarist of America, passed away exactly a year ago. His gargantuan library of photographs, almost two million, were sifted once again, by his indefatigable and loyal archivist: Ms. Erica DeGlopper, for some unpublished masterpieces.
Waitography, the photography of waiting
In my previous article “Photography or Promptography” I talked about how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the visual language; how it is making us question axioms that seemed consolidated and how it is causing a schism in the photographic world. In this article I will talk about Waitography, that is, the photography of waiting.
Hasselblad 500C/M: The Legendary Camera That Defined a Generation of Photographers
The Hasselblad 500C/M is a legendary camera that has defined a generation of photographers. Its modular design, exceptional build quality, and superior image quality have made it a favorite among professionals and enthusiasts alike. The 500C/M's square format and Carl Zeiss lens have become synonymous with the Hasselblad brand, and its influence on the world of photography cannot be overstated.
Robert Frank and The Americans, the book that changed documentary photography.
The Americans is the greatest work of Robert Frank is an undeniable fact, not only it became one of the most influential books in the photography history, but it reinvents completely the way you look and tackle any photographic project building the pillars of the new documentary photography.
The Concept of Visual Parataxis
I am a writer by passion and a photographer by design. What I mean by this is that writing requires a lot of practice, dedicated labor every day, just to attain mediocrity. It is a very discouraging avocation.
Home
Each of us needs to feel at home to be well. The concept of "home" is intimately linked to a spiritual state of well-being. To feel protected, to feel welcomed, to feel understood, to feel free to be who we intimately feel we are, to feel oneself in essence, to feel authentic; to connect with the harmonious universe, with thought, with memories, with hope for the future, with one's roots; to get rid of fears, of appearance, of complacency, of defensive armor.
Feb 15, 2021
Black and White ; Images and words
You think equally in images and words, but lately you can’t find many meaningful ones. You crave for colors while you speak in black and white.
Don’t look for success, look for happiness
The title of this article I have borrowed by Ferran Adriá. In 2015 I visited a groundbreaking and innovative exhibition in Madrid at the Fundación Telefónica, “Auditing the creative process” by the Catalan master chef.
Diane Arbus : Tribute to the suffering of the marginalized
Diane Arbus forced her audience to face the horrors by making them see the incommodious. The so-called "portrait photographer of the freaks" redefined the boundaries of what can be photographed and challenged the concepts of beauty and abnormality.
Jacques-Henri Lartigue: Capturing the Beauty and Joy of Life Through Photography
Jacques-Henri Lartigue was a master photographer who captured the beauty and joy of life through his art. His ability to turn simple moments into works of art, as well as his use of the camera and experimentation with different techniques, set him apart as a visionary in the field of photography.
