February 2012
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illumiNITE – photos of sculptures and after-party
I was also asked to take photos documenting the sculptures in competition, Fox & Finery’s fantastic fashion pop-up, and the awards- and after-party. Here’s my Flickr photo set:
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illumiNITE DJ setlist
I DJed at the after-party for the illumiNITE design competition in Edmonton on February 25th. Here’s my setlist:
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“I can’t understand why people are frightened of new ideas. I’m frightened of the...”
– John Cage (via hedi-slimane)
“I watched a music awards show last year and started crying afterwards. I just...”
– Santigold talks to us about the state of popular music and her forthcoming album, Master of My Make Believe. (via pitchfork)
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Excerpt from 'The Cruel Radiance — Photography &... →
Great reading for a Friday (or any!) evening! I too side with Kael and Baudelaire over Sontag and postmodernism, not only but especially when it comes to photography criticism.
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Hipstamatic Tips For iPhone Photographers →
It’s no secret I’ve fallen in love with iPhoneography which for me is basically Hipstamatic. There’s some really good tips here; congrats to Synthetic on their awesome new space!
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Peter Gabriel – US →
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“A true photograph need not be explained, nor can it be contained in words.”
– Ansel Adams (via timelightbox)
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Censored Iranian film maker shoots feature... →
It was only a matter of time …
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A few words on using Sony NEX system cameras
I’ve used cameras in Sony’s NEX-series since it first came out, and I get questions from time to time about whether it’s ‘up to’ various sorts of pro and serious hobbyist tasks.
Recently this topic came up again, and I composed the following response. I hope it’s helpful to anybody out there right now thinking about whether to upgrade from a compact or change...
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The Aesthetics of the Photobooth explored in new... →
Wish I could make it to this one – sounds pretty fresh!
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A New Trove From an Old Master – newly discovered... →
Nearly a century ago in France, Edward Steichen “reinvented photography for himself,” employing handmade dyes and multiple printing processes in his workshop. Now, a new book pays tribute to his work with a collection of rarely seen images and prints made by the master.
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“I still feel that there is too much music in the world. I’m not convinced that...”
– Experimental producer Matthew Herbert on the current state of music in our latest 5-10-15-20 interview. (via pitchfork)
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The Problem With Western Press Photo →
An unusually thoughtful piece from Joerg Colberg’s consistently insightful photo blog.
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Tribal documentary: photographer Nan Goldin in the... →
Unfashionable in many circles and unquestionably challenging, Goldin’s work from this period is some of the most important of that century. This interview gives it great context.
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STEPHEN SHORE: “Accounting for Days: Lynne Tillman... →
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Why wedding photographers' prices are "wack" →
This response to someone’s Craigslist ad explains photographer pricing way better than I could.
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'What Is An Artist' perceptive piece by Sarah... →
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An introduction to Robert Frank's game-changing... →
I keep coming back to Frank’s masterpiece. For those yet to be acquainted with it, this short piece is about as good as any introduction.
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Cindy Sherman talks to Simon Schama →
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US Falls To #47 On Press Freedom Index, Thanks to... →
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Folk music will always belong to the world: Alan... →
Dorothea Tanning, oldest surviving Surrealist,...
Obit from Dangerous Minds
Birthday, a 1942 self-portrait
The great painter Dorothea Tanning died yesterday in her sleep at the age of 101. Tanning, who was married for thirty years to Surrealist Max Ernst, was herself part of a small cadre of female Surrealists (Frida Kahlo, Leonora Carrington, Kay Sage, Lee Miller, Maya Deren, Remedios Varo, and Leonor Fini) judged by history to be as equally...
January 2012
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Lana Del Rey - 'Born To Die' lives up to the hype...
And … the backlash has already begun. It’s pop, of course, but musically interesting and (dare I say?) edgy pop at its best. But listen yourself and make up your own mind. …
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Dancing Under The Winter Stars
I just finished having a ton of fun DJing the last set of the evening at Dancing Under The Winter Stars, put on by the consistently awesome Latitude 53 gallery.
For Edmontonians reading this, I highly recommend checking out their Parka Patio party happening February 18. It’s great to see someone stepping up and showing that winter in Edmonton can be cool, not just cold.
For you...
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JEFF BROUWS: “It Don’t Exist – The Impact of... →
Interesting not only from a visual standpoint, but also and maybe especially for Brouws’ accompanying essay.
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Tim Mantoani | Behind Photographs | →
Mantoani’s photos of photographers are particularly striking for posing the artists with their signature works. For me, this pairing inspired me to ask: does this person look like the sort of individual who would take that famous photo?
