The craggy archipelago of the Faroe Islands are renown as an adventurer’s paradise, making them a worthy inspiration for Copenhagen-based Norse Project’s SS23 collaboration with adidas. The collection’s two different shoes – one for exploring the city, the other for exploring rugged terrain – each represent the brands’ “Good for All Seasons” ethos down to their very sole.
The wonderfully weirdo vibes of cult design brand Online Ceramics meets up with the horological passion of watch website Hodinkee in the form of a keen and green special edition G-SHOCK 5600. We love the watch for its small, but distinguishing details, like the tiny snail that smiles back at you every time you take a glance at the hour.
Typically when someone tells you to “go take a hike!” it’s not a good thing. But it was all good vibes when we ventured up to Portland, Oregon to speak with adidas TERREX’s Elisa Schaller, Director of Product/Brand Outdoor, North America at the brand’s one and only semi-permanent pop-up shop dedicated to TERREX. Not only did we get to learn about the brand’s initiatives to make hiking more inclusive, but also got the opportunity to put their latest gear to the test on a small section of the Pacific Crest Trail.
Were you one of the fortunate few who got your hands on one of the strapping special edition collection of Aer x Porsche Rennsport Reunion 7 backpacks and slings? The highly coveted pieces of automotive swag created specifically for this year’s Porsche Rennsport Reunion honoring 75 years of the Porsche legacy is an example of event merch done right.
The geometric abstractions of Josef Albers and textile-focused artistry of Anni Albers make for a trio of chromatically compelling commemorative Projects Watches x Albers timepieces. The colorful and analog watches are less about tracking the exact minute and more about adding a bit of dimensionality to our perception of time.
It’s a puffer jacket! No, wait it’s a bag… it’s both? Drawing inspiration from the seasonal staple across cold climates everywhere, Nik Bentel Studio’s satchel-style crossbody laptop bag is the definition of a statement piece and a conversation starter in one.
The Eames Office got soft, cozy, and casual in collaboration with Japanese label Gelato Pique for the third time this year. Just imagine kicking back in one of these limited-edition, sumptuously soft loungewear pieces adorned with the iconic pair’s House of Cards toy and Dot Pattern graphic while relaxing in a lounge chair designed by the very same couple.
The lunar themed Merino wool sock boots might draw comparisons to the Vetements sock sneaker and YZY Pods, but neither of those minimalist footwear designs follows the footsteps of the world’s first net zero carbon shoes, complete with a sugarcane-derived foam midsole composed of 70% bio-based content.
If you’ve ever dreamt of cosplaying as one of the homesick astronauts from Christopher Nolan’s film Interstellar, look no further than the monochromatic and moon-worthy Field System Gear collection from synth + music brand, Teenage Engineering.
The sleek but chunky Nothing CMF Watch Pro resembles the Apple Watch, right down to its rounded aluminum alloy corners finished with chamfered edges. But where Apple’s wearable aspires to do everything well, Nothing’s budget-friendly accessories sub-brand CMF focuses on offering a basics-only smartwatch experience that should be (more than) good enough for most people.
Check out the rest of Design Milk’s end of the year coverage here!
The most exciting news in Atlanta’s art world this year was the announcement that the city’s first Art Fair will take place in October 2024 in conjunction with the third annual Art Week.
Photography was big in 2023. We saw powerful photography exhibits the High Museum of Art, the Carlos Museum, the David J. Sencer CDC Museum and Jackson Fine Art, which opened a sleek new gallery in the spring.
Atlanta Celebrates Photography, rebranded as Atlanta Center for Photography, hired a new director and opened a gallery on Edgewood Avenue, while Atlanta Photography Group appointed David Clifton-Strawn as executive director.
In other news, UTA Artist Space Atlanta opened its permanent gallery in Midtown in January with a Lonnie Holley exhibit. The PATH Museum opened this summer in Buckhead: Larry Walker’s work was featured there and at Mason Fine Art. Jane Jackson, founder of Jackson Fine Art, opened a new venture, The Object Space, sharing space with the Sandler Hudson Gallery on the Westside.
The Spelman College Museum of Fine Art launched its first national traveling exhibit. Silver Linings: Celebrating the Spelman Art Collection features work by almost 40 artists of African descent. The tour commenced at Vassar College in September and will travel to four more museums in 2024.
Milestones: Atlanta Contemporary celebrated its 50th anniversary, Hammonds House its 35th. Art Papers announced it will cease publishing in 2026 (its 50th anniversary.) Executive Director Veronica Kessenich left Atlanta Contemporary and the city mourned the loss of Radcliffe Bailey
It’s never easy to create a best-of roundup — there are sure to be some deserving exhibits that don’t make the list — but our art writers Jerry Cullum, Stephanie Dowda DeMer, Cinqué Hicks, Angela Oliver, Louise E. Shaw and Deanna Sirlin have done their finest.
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Independent of its ambitious theory about common elements among contemporary African American artists, Johnson Lowe Gallery’s exhibition The Alchemists (displayed in March and April) was produced at a level of risk and expense that almost no other Atlanta galleries could venture to approximate. Combining gallery owner Donovan Johnson’s curation with that of New York critic and curator Seph Rodney, The Alchemists brought works by internationally known artists not represented by the gallery into conversation with works by the gallery’s Atlanta-based artists. It took the added risk of a panel discussion in which the keynote speaker took partial issue with the exhibition’s chief thesis. — JC
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This iteration of Georgia Women to Watch, New Worlds: Georgia Women to Watch at Atlanta Contemporary February through May, exceeded expectations. Curated by Melissa Messina and Sienna King, New Worlds was birthed during the pandemic from 16 studio visits to women-identifying artists across Georgia. The curators asked this existential question: When women artists envision a different world, how does that look? Although the intensity of the Covid-19 experience is in the rear-view mirror, we should remember that the pandemic was a time for reflection. Ultimately, five artists were chosen. To further structure the exhibition, the curators selected installation-based works informed by the female experience, all thoughtfully installed in conversation with one another. — LES
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Justice at The Science Gallery Atlanta (March through September) highlighted interdisciplinary collaborations among artists, scientists, thinkers and activists in dialogues about social justice issues including structural racism and the impact of gentrification. In terms of scale, Atlanta-based artist Sanithna Phansavanh’s installation dominated the space by wrapping a MARTA bus with a flora and fauna design questioning the ecological future of the planet. For Freedoms, a national collective of politically active artists, contributed billboards and posters with social justice messages. The exhibition was further activated by interactive installations and participatory events, including a coffee house where the global implications of coffee production were explored. I have great expectations for what comes next. — LES
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Close to the Edge: The Birth of Hip-Hop Architecture was at the Museum of Design Atlanta (MODA) for seven months. It was a standout exhibition among the plethora of offerings celebrating the 50th anniversary of the birth of hip-hop and featured the work of 34 participants from across the globe. Curator, architect and exhibition designer Sekou Cooke organized the traveling exhibition that masterfully integrated the gestalt of the hip-hop movement with exhibition design built upon repurposed shipping containers. Channeling hip-hop energy and the urban experience, the featured projects included experimental visualizations, installations, building designs, urban development proposals, and, of course, a playlist. MODA expanded the exhibition’s content and design vocabulary with significant Atlanta content. — LES
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Black American Portraits, which was on view at the Spelman College Museum of Fine Art in the
summer, was one of the most intelligent, ambitious and wide-ranging exhibits of Black
American subjects in perhaps a generation. The exhibit originated at the Los Angeles County
Museum of Art, and 113 of the 140 works in that show were in the Spelman exhibit, together
with four additional works. The exhibit encompassed more than 200 years of portraiture in the
visual arts, mostly by Black artists, including two dimensional, three dimensional and time-
based media. These works provided an important counterbalance to pervasive images of Black
pain by celebrating sexuality, political achievements, the Harlem Renaissance and, simply, Black
joy. — CH
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Every Stage of Becoming, Jessica Caldas’ exhibition at MOCA GA in June and July, was an emblematic visual manifesto on being a mother, a daughter and a woman. The life-size domestic tableaux in which her sculptures appear are theatrical. As in a medieval processional play, the viewer moves from one station to the next as the narrative builds. The mother is the main character, the hero of the artist’s narrative. Through references to female giants of Greek mythology, Caldas analogizes the artistic process with birthing, caring, mothering and the physical pathos of the female body. It is impossible not to feel the pathos of the exhaustion of these female forms, whose elongated legs and pillow-like bodies become a metaphorical bed on which to rest the weary vessel of the female body.– DS
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The word “renaissance” this year has seen quite a — well, renaissance, thanks to Queen Bey. But it’s nothing new for one Los Angeles-based artist for whom Renaissance-era art is a muse. Rich brown skin covers the bodies in Harmonia Rosales’ stunning Master Narrative, a traveling exhibit at the Spelman College Museum of Fine art last August through November. A re-imagining of the Sistine Chapel ceiling and an ode to the Yorùbá gods of West African spiritual traditions, it’s a reflection of her own journey to self-love as an Afro-Cuban woman. With its centering of Eve as an ancestral collective, it also reflects the resilience of those traditions — once lost in and muddied by Atlantic waters, now retrieved by innate recollection and, ultimately, one’s understanding of the God within.– AO
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Hasani Sahlehe’s You Really Got to See It Live was the highlight of Atlanta Contemporary’s 50th anniversary fall exhibitions. (Disclosure: From 1983 to 1998, this writer was executive director of Nexus Contemporary Art Center, from whence the Contemporary evolved). Embodying the institution’s historic commitment to supporting and presenting rising artists from and of Atlanta (think Radcliffe Bailey and Kara Walker), the exhibition was a thrilling presentation of Sahlehe’s recent monumental paintings that balance formal issues of abstraction and the physicality of paint and painting with a personal vocabulary that references the artist’s Caribbean upbringing and the African diaspora experience. — LES
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Artists in the South have long desired a smart, curious and comprehensive curation of the complexities of making work in a region often on the edge of understanding. That exhibition finally opened at the High Museum of Art in September and runs through January 14, 2024. A Long Arc: Photography and the American South since 1845 is by far the most illuminating, comprehensive and important exhibition of 2023, featuring a range of remarkable Southern photographs. In addition to the impact on understanding Southern artists, the exhibition is a bridge to understanding the South and thus ourselves — both for insiders and outsiders. Further, A Long Arc is easily the most important exhibition on photography in years, anywhere. — SDD
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For months this fall, the Zuckerman Gallery at Kennesaw State University took visitors beneath the surface of Caribbean cultures in {UNDER}flow, an exhibition featuring five worldwide Afro-Caribbean artists. A fusion of history and legend, bloodlines and chosen family and the vibrance of pop culture amid the shadows of solitude, {UNDER}flow was a wandering tale of identity, sexuality, perception and the piercing return of the gaze on Black bodies back to the viewer. The depth of each story was only outdone by the aesthetic beauty of the art — among the most dazzling this year — and technical mastery of each piece. The exhibit gave birth to extensive educational programming and a collaboration with the Haitian Studies Association’s 35th annual conference hosted by Morehouse College. — AO
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The Michael C. Carlos Museum is not known for photography exhibits. But You Belong Here: Place, People and Purpose in Latinx Photography, on view at the museum September through November, was designed to attract a different kind of art lover, those more in tune with contemporary issues. Curated by Pilar Tompkins Rivas, under the auspices of the nonprofit Aperture, the images were thought-provoking, offering a rich visual experience that helped remediate lack of visibility for this multifaceted community. It featured the work of 16 photographers, all different in their photographic approaches but whose work collectively created a comprehensive and nuanced vision of Latinx communities. — VK
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Ghosts of Segregation by photographer Rich Frishman explores brilliantly the lingering presence of segregation and institutional racism hidden in the American landscape. Some of the sites he photographed have entered our collective consciousness, but, many everyday places such as movie theater entrances, ice cream parlors or railroad hotels, have remained invisible or simply forgotten. Frishman searched tirelessly for clues in the built environment to unearth the visible but easily overlooked signs of an ugly past. His intention is clear: to “heighten awareness, motivate action and spark an honest conversation about the legacy of racial injustice in America.” On view until May 24, 2024, at the David J. Sencer CDC Museum.– VK
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At the intersection of art and community lies We Are Each Other, Sonya Clark’s evocative ride through shared humanity. It’s on display at the High Museum of Art through February 18. A survey of the multidisciplinary artist’s participatory projects over 25 years, it confronts racism by not only celebrating the art and endurance of Black culture — from hairstyles to Gwendolyn Brooks’ “Paul Robeson” poem, the inspiration for the exhibition title — but also by calling out the long-lived delusion of White supremacy that permeates this country’s soil and systems and challenging viewers to take part in dismantling it with their own hands. We Are Each Other (through February 18, 2024) is a story of survival, where, even after gut-wrenching lifetimes of despair, hope remains. — AO
One of the great things about instant cameras, besides the fact that they fire prints out in seconds, is that they do a lot of the hard work for you. Because they’re user-friendly, they usually have automatic exposure and focus settings that adjust to a scene. While automatic modes simplify the shooting process – especially if you don’t have much technical knowledge – the main downside is that you get less creative control, so you can’t always change the exposure based on the lighting conditions or your artistic ideas.
Unless you’re using an advanced manual instant camera like the Polaroid I-2, all you need to do is point, shoot, and perhaps add a filter or two to liven things up. The best instant cameras aren’t just for beginners, though. I’m a semi-professional photographer, and I still love the simplicity, and the nostalgic, spontaneous nature of instant film photography – especially when you try experimental films like Polaroid’s Reclaimed Blue.
Whether you’ve got a Polaroid or Instax camera, framing your subject more carefully, or using modes that you’ve previously ignored, can improve your hit rate. After all, instant film is expensive, and you want as many shots as possible to be sharp, dynamic, and well-exposed. Here are five tips to help you boost your instant camera photography, with some fun and creativity along the way.
Most instant cameras have a close-up focusing distance of around 30cm, although the Leica Sofort 2’s macro mode can get up to 10cm. It’s important to understand the focus capabilities of your camera, as you’ll get blurry images if you’re too close. For selfies, hold the camera at least an arm‘s length away and if your camera has a mirror on the front, use this to help you gauge the distance.
You don’t want to be too far away, though. Instant prints can be tiny, especially if you’re using the Instax Mini format. If your subject is too far away, it’ll be hard to see it in the print, so aim to keep it within about 6-7 feet for the best results.
On some instant cameras, you can use exposure compensation to control the brightness of your photos and overcome difficult lighting conditions like high-contrast sunlight. Compensate for situations where the camera’s automatic exposure might produce overly bright or dark images; a positive value (+) increases brightness, while a negative value (-) decreases it.
On the Instax Mini 90, the little LD button lets me toggle through three settings: L (light) L+ (very light), and D (dark). On the Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo, you can tweak the exposure up and down in numbered increments. The Polaroid I-2 has an exposure compensation dial on the lens. Check your camera manual if you’re not sure what’s possible.
Instant film needs plenty of light to come out well. If the environment is too dark, say you’re at a low-lit party or an ambient restaurant, turn on the camera’s built-in flash to brighten things up. You can typically toggle between on, off, auto, or red-eye reduction. I usually keep my flash on whenever I’m indoors or if I want to add fill light outside. Keep it off when there’s enough natural light, as it can be harsh on skin tones and make colors look washed out.
The fundamentals of photography apply in just the same way with instant cameras. Light is everything, so pay attention to the direction and intensity of natural light in your scene. Soft, diffused light – the sort you get from a window – reduces harsh shadows, while direct sunlight creates strong, interesting contrasts.
Instant cameras don’t handle dynamic range – the difference between the darkest and brightest parts of an image – as well as the best mirrorless cameras, and shooting in even light or on cloudy days can yield the best results. If there’s too much contrast between the highlights and shadows, you could end up with a muddy photo that’s too dark, so need to be clever about when you photograph, what you include in the frame, and the direction you face.
It’s limiting to only take instant pictures when the light is even, like on cloudy days. But if you’re taking portraits, could you ask your subject to step into a shaded area? Alternatively, could you make dynamic contrasts an intentional part of the composition? Try shooting into the sun for a dramatic silhouette, or splitting the frame into clear sections of light and shade.
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Instant cameras are designed to be fun! And any shooting modes they have are there for a reason. I used to stick the camera in auto and crack on. However, I recently experimented with the party mode on my Fujifilm Instax Mini 90 Neo Classic and found that it adjusts the flash output to reveal the background instead of keeping it dark. Neat. Then there’s the “Kids” mode, which is designed for capturing fast movements with quicker shutter speeds and produced sharp prints when I used it to photograph my dog during a walk.
If you’ve got an array of modes and filters that you’ve been too scared to explore, I say give them a go. If your camera allows you to take double exposures, why not try overlaying a portrait with natural textures for a creatively expressive photograph? Or using macro mode for detailed shots?
It’s such a cliche, but the best way to improve your instant photography – as with any genre – is practice. Once you’ve gleaned the advice above, why not experiment with the best Instax and Polaroid films and accessories? Take advantage of deals on instant film, grab a big batch, and keep learning from your successful (and less successful) shots.
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Effective approach involves creating compelling product listings and continuously optimizing strategies based on changing market trends and customer feedback.
— EtherArts Photography
ATLANTA, GA, USA, December 28, 2023 /EINPresswire.com/ — Serving all around the world, Product Photography Tampa Studio, EtherArts has extensive experience at Amazon photography. With tremendous skill set, they are capable of strategizing for various product sales on Amazon.
In the vast and competitive landscape of Amazon, where millions of products jostle for attention, standing out is not just an option—it’s a necessity for success. Whether it is a seasoned seller or a newcomer looking to make a mark, understanding and implementing effective strategies is crucial for capturing the elusive consumer interest and driving sales. In this article, we’ll explore actionable techniques to helps rise above the noise and thrive in the saturated Amazon market.
1. Optimize Product Listings:
Begin with a solid foundation by optimizing product listings. Craft compelling and keyword-rich product titles, detailed and accurate product descriptions, and utilize high-quality images. Amazon’s search algorithm rewards relevance, so align the listings with what the target audience is searching for. Clear and concise product information not only improves visibility but also instills trust in potential customers.
2. Leverage Amazon Advertising:
Amazon offers a suite of advertising tools that can significantly boost product’s visibility. Sponsored Products, Sponsored Brands, and Sponsored Display are powerful ad formats that allows to target specific keywords, interests, or even competitor products. Invest time in understanding Amazon’s advertising platform and use data-driven insights to refine and optimize campaigns over time.
3. Harness the Power of Reviews:
Positive reviews are a currency of trust on Amazon. Encourage satisfied customers to leave reviews by providing exceptional customer service and post-purchase follow-ups. Address negative reviews promptly and professionally to show potential buyers that one values customer satisfaction. Utilize Amazon’s Early Reviewer Program to kickstart the review collection for new products.
4. Create Compelling Product Images:
Visuals play a crucial role in online shopping, and Amazon is no exception. Invest in high-quality and visually appealing product images that showcase the product from multiple angles. A well-lit and professionally presented image not only attracts attention but also builds confidence in the quality of the product.
5. Implement Competitive Pricing Strategies:
Price is a significant factor in consumer decision-making. Regularly monitor and adjust the pricing strategy to remain competitive. Consider offering promotions, discounts, or bundled deals to attract budget-conscious shoppers. Dynamic pricing tools can help automate this process, keeping the brand competitive without constant manual adjustments.
6. Differentiate The Brand:
Stand out by highlighting what makes the brand and product unique. Develop a strong brand story and communicate it across the product listings, images, and brand storefront. Consider creating a memorable and distinctive logo to enhance brand recognition. Emphasize any special features, eco-friendly practices, or unique selling points that set the product apart from the competition.
7. Enhance Customer Experience:
Positive customer experiences go a long way in building brand loyalty. Provide excellent customer service by responding promptly to inquiries, addressing issues effectively, and exceeding expectations whenever possible. Implementing a hassle-free return policy and offering fast shipping can contribute to a positive overall experience, encouraging repeat business and positive word-of-mouth. Their product photography Atlanta studio allows for customers to drop off products thus enhancing the customer experience.
8. Stay Informed and Adapt:
The e-commerce landscape is dynamic, and what works today may need adjustments tomorrow. Stay informed about market trends, Amazon policies, and competitors. Regularly analyze the performance metrics and adjust strategies accordingly. Embrace a mindset of continuous improvement to stay ahead in the ever-evolving Amazon marketplace.
Conclusion:
Navigating the saturated Amazon market requires a strategic and holistic approach. By optimizing the product listings, leveraging advertising, prioritizing customer reviews, creating compelling visuals, implementing competitive pricing, differentiating the brand, enhancing customer experience, and staying informed, one can stand out and secure sales in this highly competitive e-commerce environment. Embrace these strategies, adapt to changes, and persistently refine the approach to thrive in the bustling Amazon jungle. EtherArts Product photography studio consists of highly skilled and experienced Amazon photographer serving all Amazon FBA accounts.
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A renowned Chinese contemporary artist, Ai Weiwei, once said: “Life is art. Art is life. I never separate it.” It feels like this quote perfectly encapsulates why street photography is so engaging. Photographers, through their skills of observation, capture the most unique life moments that are unscripted, yet are very intriguing. Therefore, today, once again, we have selected from shots shared by the Instagram account Street Photographers, which is dedicated to drawing attention to talented photographers worldwide.
That being said, we are excited for you to see today’s picks and let us know which one was your favorite.
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