” Private – a word from the past, or so it would seem these days. A word of hardly any relevance in an era when everything – from one’s favourite recipe to one’s current relationship status – is posted on Facebook. Exhibitionism, self-revelation, the urge to tell stories, the pleasure of presenting and voyeurism are […]
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2019 in the Rear View Mirror
I’m keeping it short this year…after uploading hundreds of images for tomorrow’s post I am ready for my champage–it’s 5 o’clock somewhere, right? This year there are no lists of favorites, no shout outs for best books, no selecting amazing work. I’m just taking a little time away from the roar of crowd. I would […]
Paris Photo 2019
What’s not to love about Paris? The amazing food, the fantastic wine, the tree lined streets, some of the best flea markets in the world… but to us, photographers, Paris is very special in November, because we are gifted with the most brilliant photo fair, Paris Photo. This was my favorite edition of the fair […]
On Collaboration: On Belonging by Nirmal Raja and Lois Bielefeld
Responding to increasing racial polarity in the United States, interdisciplinary artist Nirmal Raja and photographer Lois Bielefeld have launched two collaborative projects, reaching across race lines to explore identity, place, and belonging. Their initial project, Reaching Through 5 ½ yards, 8497 Miles, examines the role of cultural markers and our visual understanding of race. Raja […]
Now What? Thoughts on the future of photography
We, at Lenscratch, as well as many not-for-profit organizations, are continually considering what the next generation of photographers are thinking about in terms of their careers and their needs after graduation. We have observed that this generation of photographers are doing things differently–not engaging in the same paths and opportunities. They are creating collectives, producing […]
Hank Ketelsen: The States Project: Wyoming
Hank Ketelsen is the Assistant Professor of Photography at Western Wyoming Community College in Rock Springs, WY. Hank received a BA from San Jose State University and MFA from Savannah College of Art and Design. Ketelesen photographs are driven by a love for the processes unique to the medium. Throughout his work, Hank is concerned […]