Robert Frank
Today I thought I would share a photographer who I have found so much inspiration from. His name is Robert Frank, and he is most known for his book called “The Americans” which is said to have...
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I would be lying if I didn’t admit I am on a little bit of an art overload. I never thought that would be possible but after a four day weekend in New York City consisting of non-stop visits to five...
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Yesterday in class, the great Matt Holmes, showed us this blog. which is informing the world of an unknown photographer, who possibly deserves a spot in the history books, along side some of the most...
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In a week I am lonely I wish I had some one to talk with. In two weeks I talk with myself. In three weeks I see things differently. - Michael Berman, Under a Dry Moon “Shadow” Chris McCaw, Sunburned...
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To Robert Frank I now give you this message: You got eyes. And I say: That little ole lonely elevator girl looking up sighing in an elevator full of blurred demons, what’s her name & address? -...
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I close my eyes and I think of the canon. The canon are the photographers I draw on in times of doubt. They give me comfort, solace and inspiration. They include Richard Avedon, Helmut Newton, Bruce...
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I was given the book Allen Ginsberg: Photographs a couple years back and have continually returned to it for the kind of awe-inspiring prolific inspiration his poems have always provided me with....
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I wish I could go to The Met’s current photography exhibition, Night Vision: Photography After Dark… sigh. and an interesting read. Robert Adams, Under a Street Lamp, Manitou Springs, Colorado, gelatin...
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Have watched Allen more than I have listened to his voice Have learned from him and Peter while laughing – travelling – making movies Allen is aware of History continuously running beside him. His...
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just going through ol‘ files… “You do your work as a photographer and everything becomes past. Words are more like thoughts; the photographer’s picture is always surrounded by a kind of romantic glamor...
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Robert Frank, Self- Portrait (St. Louis), 1948. moreinfo. Diane Arbus, Self-Portrait, 1945 morework. Lee Friedlander, Self-Portait, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1966. morework Vivian Maier, Untitled,...
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My last trip to MoMa’s Photography galleries reminded of these black and white photographers, which made me happy. I also finally got to see Robert Frank’s Trolley, New Orleans [1955] in person. It...
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Whenever I lose focus, I have found it’s usually best to go back to the basics. For me – regarding photography, the basics always begins with Robert Frank. Robert Frank, Paris 1949. Robert Frank,...
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A completely random assortment of stuff I have kept. John Hilliard, Camera Recording Its Own Condition (7 Apertures, 10 Speeds, 2 Mirrors) 1971. Source. Source. Berndnaut Smilde, Nimbus Green Room...
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from the east to the west, here is some of the amazing art I have taken in lately. Carol Bove, Monel 2013. Installed in Section 3 of the Highline. Douglas Gordon, Play Dead Real Time, 2003. On view at...
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