Category Archives: photo exhibitions

NEWS: Figures and Fictions: South African Photographs at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London

CHALLENGING SOUTH AFRICA’S PAST – Three Distinctive Viewpoints Many of us know little about the complexity and challenges of the people of South Africa. The following three differring viewpoints about the diversity, cultures, and the hopes and dreams of the … Continue reading

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FESTIVALS of LIGHT: Foto Festivals worldwide

Behind the scenes at the Photo Festival in Arles, France Here is your directory of Photography Festivals Photo Festivals are now happening all over the world every year or as biennales. They show a wonderful mix of work that is new, … Continue reading

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NEWS: PLASTIC CAMERAS – a step backwards toward art

Plastic cameras such as the Diana, Holga, or Pinhole cameras, distort the light and the image in unexpected and often ‘arty’ ways. There is a resurgence of retro cameras such as the plastic camera as well as traditional film cameras … Continue reading

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OIL, MAN-MADE DISASTERS and POWERFUL PHOTOGRAPHS: Edward Burtynsky photographs the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico

SEE VIDEO: Canadian photographer EDWARD BURTYNSKY has been taking industrial and manufacturing photographs of mankind’s heroic efforts to harvest and harness the earth’s natural treasures for fourteen years. His stunning, large photographs of mining operations in Canada and the U.S., … Continue reading

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CONTACT Photography Festival – May 2011

Watch the VIDEO: Fashion Television covers the Scotiabank CONTACT Photography Festival in Toronto during the month of May. ALERT: Toronto is again hosting the fabulous Scotiabank CONTACT Photography Festival during the month of May. Hundreds of venues and galleries show … Continue reading

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