Capturing Berenice Abbott: New exhibition and book showcases the varied career of a great photographer
Last week saw the opening of a comprehensive new Berenice Abbott exhibition at Jeu de Paume, Paris. ‘Berenice Abbott (1898-1991), Photographs’ reveals the astonishing range of the iconic photographer’s artistic, documentary and scientific works. Here we take a look at this exhibition and the beautiful accompanying catalogue published by Editions Hazan. The American photographer Berenice Abbott (1898-1991) … Read more
Author Article: Joshua Chuang on Robert Adams’ Bibliography of Photography
Joshua Chuang, Assistant Curator of Photographs at the Yale University Art Gallery and co-organizer of the The Place We Live, the travelling retrospective exhibition of the work of Robert Adams, writes on the gallery’s publication history with this most influential of landscape photographers and Adams’ deep engagement with not only the American West, but the world of books. Article … Read more
Pevsner 60th Anniversary Photography Competition: Winner Announced!
Congratulations to Nick Haynes, whose photograph of Charing Cross Mansions, Glasgow has won the Pevsner 60th Anniversary Photography Competition. The Pevsner Architectural Guides series celebrated its 60th anniversary this year. Begun in 1951, the Guides have been indispensible for both general readers and specialists, providing up-to-date portable guides to the most significant buildings in every part of the … Read more
Patti Smith’s ‘Camera Solo’: New book showcases the Godmother of Punk’s photographic work
Patti Smith: Camera Solo is an exquisite new book that features a captivating selection of black and white photographs by songwriting icon Patti Smith, revealing intimate glimpses into her fascinating life. Today we take a look at this intriguing book, which should appeal to both followers of Patti Smith and photography fans. “Each photograph is … Read more
Something for the Weekend: Hungarian Photography at the Royal Academy
Following Thursday’s article on Alfred Stieglitz, we continue on the theme of photography, taking a look at a fascinating exhibition currently running at the royal Academy in London. Eyewitness: Hungarian Photography in the 20th Century exhibits the work of influential Hungarian photographers, including André Kertész, one of the most original and celebrated of photographers of all time. For those stuck … Read more
