How Rian Dundon Photographed Protest City
In the months leading up to the 2020 presidential election, Portland made national news with nightly social justice protests, which were often met with a violent response by counter protestors and law enforcement. For 100 days, photojournalist Rian Dundon documented the protests, his photographs creating a graphic record of the protests and their aftermath.
Life Without Filter by Nick Waplington
In the new book “Comprehensive,” British photographer revisits four decades of iconoclastic work.
Fighting Gun Violence in Baltimore
Photojournalist and Baltimore native J.M. Giordano’s book 13-23 brings together a decade of photographs that covers the intersectionality of the city’s gun violence epidemic and activists’ movements created to fight the rise of gun violence.
Lux In Tenebris, an Intimate Immersion at Sea
In 2015, a series of singular coincidences led Vincent Jendly to a merchant marine cargo ship. Lux In Tenebris is a cathartic work in which he tames the dark waters of the night.
Growing Old Together
In her new book ‘Rollercoaster: Scenes from a Marriage’, photographer Aimee McCrory traces the highs and lows of her decades-long marriage.
Viviane Sassen: The Art of Form
Viviane Sassen’s first retrospective in France at the Maison européenne de la Photographie covers three decades of transformative, multidisciplinary works. This vibrant, colorful journey spans two levels and is complemented by a luxurious publication.
Saving Laura Rubin
The photographer preserved a generation, and now she needs help.
Documenting the UK Reggae Scene in the 1980s & 90s
The photographer David Corio looks back at singers, musicians, and producers connecting London with Kingston.
Joel Meyerowitz: A Theater of Color
Joel Meyerowitz was one of the first to defend color photography at a time when it was rejected by the art world. A colorist, with an attention to detail… Meyerowitz is above all a man whose photography changed, and who, in turn, changed photography.
Notre-Dame de Paris for Eternity
Housed in the Médiathèque du Patrimoine et de la photographie, a nineteenth-century photographic collection by Médéric Mieusement captures the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris as it was before the 2019 fire. These historical images, showcasing the work of this now-forgotten photographer, have been published in book format by Trans Photographic Press.
Frank Stewart’s Nexus: An American Photographer’s Journey
Since the 1960’s Frank Stewart has worked to capture intimate and empathic photographs of Black life, music, and culture. This new book is the first complete monograph and retrospective of Stewart’s work, bringing together 103 photographs, along with an artist interview, and texts by multiple critical voices, illuminating Stewart’s remarkable career.
Brodbeck & de Barbuat: History of Photography Differently
With Une histoire parallèle [A Parallel History], the duo Brodbeck & de Barbuat explore the possibilities of artificial intelligence through 220 icons from the history of photography, subtly examining our relationship with images. This exhibition is on display at the Papillon Gallery in Paris.
10 Photo Books That Make Great Christmas Gifts
The year 2023 is ending on a photographic note, with a selection of 10 books that left their mark on photography enthusiasts as much as on the editorial team at Blind.
Photography Exhibitions Around New York
Explore five exceptional photography exhibitions currently on display in New York for a captivating photographic journey through the heart of the Big Apple.
Andre D. Wagner’s Poetic Scenes of New York
The Gordon Parks Foundation Fellow looks back at a decade of change from his home base in Brooklyn.
Rediscovering Deborah Turbeville
Often pigeonholed as a fashion photographer, Deborah Turbeville has crafted an unparalleled body of work throughout her artistic career. Until February 28, 2024, Photo Elysée in Lausanne, Switzerland showcases a more personal aspect of her oeuvre, featuring her photocollages.
Unleashing Storms
Photographer Lina Pallotta’s latest book intertwines the tale of a lifelong friendship with the personal and political life of a legendary Italian trans activist, Porpora.
Oceans Under Threat
Covering 70% of Earth’s surface and containing 97% of its water, seas and oceans are vital to our planet. The exhibition Planète Océan, held at Bercy Village, in Paris, France from October 7, 2023, to January 6, 2024, embarks visitors on “journey between sky and sea.” Through the lens of Yann Arthus-Bertrand and Brian Skerry, the exhibition showcases the oceans’ beauty and mystery, and highlights their vulnerability.
The Gritty Glamour of Dustin Pittman
Dustin Pittman revisits the eccentric cast of characters who transformed the landscape of the late 20th century.
Mary Ellen Mark’s Encounters
In the cannon of documentary photographers, Mary Ellen Mark ranks as one of the most important. A new book and exhibition, Encounters, provides both a cross section of her life’s work focusing on 5 of her iconic photo series whose publication in book form significantly contributed to Mark’s reputation.
Elliott Erwitt, Master Photographer from Magnum Photos, Dies at 95
American photographer Elliott Erwitt, who dedicated his life to documentary photography, died peacefully on November 29 in his sleep at his home in New York at age 95. He was one of the last living legends of photography.
MPB: Photography for All
For over 10 years, MPB has specialized in buying and reselling used photo and video gear. A safe and eco-responsible way to give as many people as possible access to photo and video kits. Blind talked to Chief Marketing Officer Sophie Collins.
Residence 1+2: A Small Vessel for an Ecological Imperative
Based in Toulouse and Occitania, Residence 1+2 brings together photography and science, providing an opportunity to explore and examine contemporary issues such as climate change, the environment, identity, and mobility. We revisit eight years of residencies.
An Unsparing Look at the Brutality of Fascism
A new exhibition showcases the work of Otto Dix alongside contemporary photographers like Miron Zownir, who speak truth to power through art.
Larry Fink, Photographer of the American Society, Dies at 82
The American photographer, best known for his black-and-white images of people at parties and in other social situations, died at his home in Pennsylvania on November 25, 2023.
“The Black Triangle” of Armet Francis
The groundbreaking Jamaican-British photographer comes full circle with a four decade retrospective at Autograph in London.
Over 100 Photographers Unite Against AI at World Press Photo
In an open letter to World Press Photo, more than 100 photographers, including prominent figures in the field, have sharply criticized the decision to include AI in the Open Format category. This strong reaction forced the management of the renowned competition to reconsider.
Chaumont-Photo-sur-Loire: Wild at Heart
The 6th edition of Chaumont-Photo-sur-Loire celebrates nature’s delicate beauty through the works of 6 photographers. Blending a sensitive scientific approach with elements of poetry and photographic cataloging, these images inspire deep appreciation, and urge the protection, of nature.
PhotoVogue Festival 2023: Creativity in the Realm of Artificial Intelligence
Over the years, the PhotoVogue Festival has become a fixed date for art enthusiasts and creatives, as well as a place for discussion on the new frontiers of photography. This year’s edition’s common thread was A.I. applied to the generation of images, between unexplored territories and ethical questions.
Boudoir Photography and Intimacy: Getting the Right Shot
Boudoir photography is a niche genre of portrait photography that relies on the natural, elegant intimacy of the subject. Blending portraiture, glamour, and fine art photography, this genre is increasingly popular, attracting large numbers of amateur and professional photographers. Are you interested in boudoir photography or seeking to improve your technique? Follow our guide.
Mário Macilau: The Ghosts of Africa
A key figure in the new generation of Mozambican artists, Mário Macilau is the winner of the James Barnor Prize 2023. He was distinguished for his crudely beautiful photographs, highlighting issues of identity, political problems and environmental conditions in Mozambique and elsewhere.
Beneath the Ice: The Canadian Arctic
Global warming and the melting polar ice have sparked international interest in polar regions, raising concerns about Canada’s sovereignty over the region. This is the central theme of Le Déploiement, a series by Canadian photographer Emmanuelle Léonard.
Florence Bourgeois: “Paris Photo Welcomes All Forms of Photography”
With 191 exhibitors from across the globe, Paris Photo offers a comprehensive snapshot of photographic and visual art from the 19th century to today. Anchoring the array of photo events spread throughout the French capital, the fair mirrors the contemporary societal issues with its newly inaugurated section dedicated to digital photography. What’s new in 2023? Blind talks with Florence Bourgeois, the fair’s director.
When AI Takes the Stage at Paris Photo
A newcomer to the 2023 edition of Paris Photo, the digital sector offers a space entirely dedicated to new photographic expressions, notably via artificial intelligence, and where some works see their prices soar.
Capitalism’s Urban Poetry
With “Image Cities”, Anastasia Samoylova begins a reflection on the city, the realism of images and, more broadly, our contemporary lives. A work exhibited for the first time in France at Paris Photo.
Paris Photo: New Frontiers in Photography
With Curiosa and the new digital sector, Paris Photo 2023 is at the cutting edge of contemporary creation, asserting its connection to the present moment.
At Paris Photo, Reality and Fiction Collide
As part of the 2023 Paris Photo Fair, the Sit Down gallery presents three artists who, in their own way, explore the boundaries between fiction and reality: Tom Wood, Matt Wilson and Pauline Fargue.
What To See in Paris During the Month of Photography?
Every November, Paris celebrates photography with an array of activities. From strolling the capital’s streets to must-see exhibitions and creative workshops, choices are nearly limitless.
The Missionary and the Villain
Stacy Kranitz’s first monograph “As It Was Give(n) To Me” gathers twelve years of her work in Appalachia, a testament to her approach to photography in the poorest, most violently misrepresented socio-cultural region in the United States.
Miyako Ishiuchi Reveals the Scars of Humanity
We meet the Japanese artist at her studio in Gunma, Japan, where she unearths over 40 years of work, visualising the many stories that the landscape, our bodies, and objects hold within them
Carolyn Drake, Exposing The Male
In “Men Untitled”, photographer Carolyn Drake turns her lens on men, questioning the “male gaze”. A show on view at the Fondation Henri Cartier-Bresson until January 14, 2024.
Drag on Both Sides of the Lens
At the intersection of the artforms, seeing an opportunity for insight into reality and fantasy. The relationship between drag and photography is not new. Rather, it’s as old as photography itself, as if from the moment capturing an image became possible in the 19th century drag was cemented in its early forms.
Visions and Images: Elliott Erwitt, 1981
In the following video, photographer Elliott Erwitt is interviewed by Barbaralee Diamonstein-Spielvogel, for the television program Visions and Images: American Photographers on Photography, 1981. This program was part of the Barbaralee Diamonstein-Spielvogel Video Archive at the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Duke University.
June 6, D-Day: 530 Witnesses
The Prix Bayeux Calvados-Normandie celebrates its 30th edition, honoring the contributions of photojournalists across the globe. This year holds special significance as it anticipates the 80th anniversary of the Normandy landings—witnessed by war correspondents who risked their lives to document it.
Plena Productions: An Incubator for Documentary Innovation
In a challenging economic landscape, where securing funding for photographic and video documentaries is increasingly uncertain, Julien Jourdes has created Plena Productions. A fundraising event is set to take place at the agency’s fresh Brooklyn studio, coinciding with the presentation of Alfredo Chiarappa’s documentary, La Calle Pura.
