Lawrence Schiller’s exhibition of over fifty iconic images of Marilyn Monroe—many of which have been newly discovered in his archives, will open at the Steven Kasher Gallery in New York May 31, his first solo show in the U.S. Schiller met Monroe when he was just a 23 year old photojourn...

30.05.2012[ read full story ]

Poland is said to be more than 90% Catholic. Christianity forcefully introduced centuries ago , successfully erased almost all the traces of paganism, witchcraft or shamanic traditions. Basically no line of heritage survived. Children at school learn Greek, Roman, German or Nordic m...

04.06.2012[ read full story ]

Improvising with materials close at hand, Seat Assignment consists of photographs, video, and digital images all made while in flight using only a camera phone. The project began spontaneously on a flight in March 2010 and is ongoing. At present, over 2500 ...

28.05.2012[ read full story ]

Like all photographers working in fashion or advertisement, Stéphane Coutelle receives fashion models hoping to get hired for a photo session. Amateurs or beginners, these young girls often come from far away countries, speak very little English, almost no French, and know almost not...

22.05.2012[ read full story ]

We all have at least one attribute about ourselves that causes us to be self conscious; something that causes us to feel as if we are not “normal.” For myself and countless others, our weight is a constant source of such insecurity. By the time I had reached the age of 25, I tipped the ...

21.05.2012[ read full story ]

While on spring break 10 years ago in Myrtle Beach, S.C., Jen Davis decided to turn the camera on herself. But at 5-foot-4 and 260 pounds, this was not an easy thing to do. Sitting on a sandy beach mat in a tank top and shorts, surrounded by friends in more revealing swimwear, she trig...

18.05.2012[ read full story ]

Release of Lash Magazine with portfolio of Quentin Cafferty: Onnagata. In 1630, when the Shogunate banned women from performing in Kabuki plays, the adolescent boys who took over their roles were called onnagata. These young actors, who wore women’s clothing both onstage and ...

18.05.2012[ read full story ]

Edith Maybin (1969) graduated in 2006 with an MA (Distinction) from the University of Wales, UK and went on to win the title of Free Range 06 Photographer of the Year, London. Maybin has also been selected for the AXA Art Photographic Portrait Commission with the...

17.05.2012[ read full story ]

First Place and Our Congratulations is a reflection on youth and on competition, set within the microcosm of sixteen midwest (USA) county fairs. These temporary, annually occurring encampments provide the perfect stages, rich with characters and detail beyond my imaginings, on which to c...

14.05.2012[ read full story ]

Bathtubs,couples,love and challenge are strong themes throughout Photographer Hal's work with other key elements including individuality, style, communication and intimacy. In his own words: “When you embrace your lover, sometimes you wish to melt right into them. To realize this wish, I...

16.05.2012[ read full story ]