LOCAL HISTORY: Photographer Sylvester Snyder’s artistry celebrated in new book

Jan 9, 2024 By Admin in Photography

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Jan 9, 2024 By Admin in Photography

VIDEO: How’d He Do It? Boating Photographer Spends 365 Days on the Bay

Jan 9, 2024 By Admin in Photography

David Sites just finished a streak that isn’t for the faint-of-heart boater: he went out on the boat all 365 days of 2023. Through storms, wind and cold, often before or after his full-time job, Sites captured beautiful photographs of Bay scenes. And wait until you hear how much he spent on fuel.

While the official streak is over, Sites hasn’t missed a day of 2024 yet, either. Cheryl Costello spent a blustery January morning finding out why Sites did it—and how he stayed safe and comfortable. Watch below:

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Catherine Opie exhibition ties her photos of LA with her queer identity

Jan 9, 2024 By Admin in Photography

In her expansive photography career, Catherine Opie has captured scenes of LGBTQ+ identity and American life. That includes intimate portraits of queer subjects, shots of solitude through ice houses in Minnesota, and pastorals of football fields in Texas.

Opie’s latest exhibition, “harmony is fraught,” will be on display at Regen Projects in Hollywood starting January 11 (and until March 3). It features over 60 of Opie’s photographs in and of Los Angeles, taken over the course of more than 30 years.

Opie was compelled to dedicate an exhibit to Los Angeles to reflect on her experience living here and being involved with queer activism in the 1990s.

“This exhibition … reflects on the city as a body, as a site of architecture, of events and things happening in relationship to the queer body and my own queer identity,” Opie says.

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“Self Portrait/Cutting,” 1993. Photo by Catherine Opie, courtesy of Regen Projects, Los Angeles and Lehmann Maupin, New York, Hong Kong, London, and Seoul.

Opie’s LA images have gained attention previously, specifically those showing the city’s freeways, devoid of cars. Her famous photos of surfers waiting for a wave encapsulate a similar ethos: iconic moments in between the action.

“Surfer Landscape,” 2003. Photo by Catherine Opie, courtesy of Regen Projects, Los Angeles and Lehmann Maupin, New York, Hong Kong, London, and Seoul.

She hopes the exhibition and her years of photography show the city where people and landmarks are constantly evolving.

“There’s this continuity with me living here and looking at the city and thinking about it, and continuing to make work that is important in the way that we think about this very complicated city that we live in,” Opie says.

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Sumter’s Hap Griffin sends his astrophotography to the moon in a time capsule

Jan 8, 2024 By Admin in Photography

The lunar lander took off Monday January 8, 2023, around 2:20 a.m. as Griffin stood 2 miles away watching his photos start their journey.

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Monday morning, a launch took place in Cape Canaveral, Florida, for the robotic Peregrine moon lander that is expected to arrive on the moon next month.

On board the shuttle is a lunar codex time capsule, which is using digital and analog technology to preserve art, books, music, and more.

The moon lander is the first US lander in 51 years to be launched since the final Apollo mission.

Local Sumter astrophotographer and engineer Hap Griffin was asked nine years ago to contribute 5 astrophotographs to the capsule.

Today, those photos are making their way to the moon.

“It’s an awesome feeling knowing that something I made is traveling through space right this second heading to the moon,” Griffin said. “This was the biggest rocket that ever sat on this pad (in Cape Canaveral), and it had a beautiful paint scheme. I knew at the top of that was the small lander, and inside that lander was a disc with my pictures on it, and it was just an awesome feeling.”

The robotic peregrine lunar lander took off Monday January 8, 2023, around 2:20 a.m. as Griffin stood 2 miles away watching his astrophotography photos start their journey to the moon.

“Astrophotography is exceedingly challenging because you’re taking pictures of light that is millions of years old. You are looking at things that are just, I call it this side fo black, and trying to make beautiful images out of it.”

The photos are stored in what’s known as the moon ark along with seeds of different flowers from around the world, drops of water from every ocean in the world as well as pictures, poetry and music.

All of which represents artistic melding of all the history of man with the moon over eons.

“So they asked me what I could contribute and I said I could do telescopic pictures of the 6 Apollo landing sites where man first set foot on the moon in the late 60’s and early 70s, they thought it was a great idea.

The photos are preserved on sapphire discs that will, according to griffin, will essentially last forever.

“This little canister has 4 discs in it. It’s not digitally etched, the photographs are actually on the discs, you can hold it up to light and see it. All of which is packed away inside the lander and will basically sit there undisturbed for millions of years.”

The Peregrine moon lander is expected to arrive February 23 if all goes well, with that capsule awaiting future astronauts to come.

“The idea is that possibly future astronauts will come upon this lander and look inside and see this memorial to man’s relationship with the moon over eons.”

Following successful liftoff of the lunar lander an announcement was made that there was a failure with the propulsion system causing a critical loss of propellant. As of now it is unclear if the mission will be successful.

However, no matter the outcome, Griffin says he was honored to contribute his work to the capsule.

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‘Master Impressions’ Curator Tour

Jan 8, 2024 By Admin in Printmaking

A public curatorial tour of “Master Impressions: Artists and Printers on the South Fork (1965-2010),” with Samuel Havens will take place at The Church in Sag Harbor on Saturday, January 27, from 11 a.m. to noon. “As a printmaker, I know the magic of

Explore the art of photography: Patrick Nagatani at Racine Art Museum begins Jan. 31

Jan 8, 2024 By Admin in Photography

RACINE — Embark on a photographic journey at the Racine Art Museum (RAM) with the opening of “RAM Showcase: Patrick Nagatani,” an immersive exhibition that redefines the boundaries of photography. Starting Jan. 31 this showcase pays tribute to the innovative artistry of Patrick Nagatani (1945 – 2017), a visionary in photographic manipulation and narrative.

Patrick Nagatani | Ford Coupe, Hall Farm near Riverside Observatory, Johnson County, IA, USA, 1992 from the Nagatani/Ryoichi Excavation Series 1985–2000, 1999. | Sepia-toned silver gelatin print | 19 1/2 x 23 1/2 inches | Racine Art Museum, Gift of Paul Harbaugh Family. – Credit: Tyler Potter

Patrick Nagatani, a renowned figure in the photographic world, challenged conventional perceptions of reality through his art. His career, marked by a transition from Hollywood special effects artist to an influential photographer, demonstrates his unique approach to visual storytelling. Visitors to the Racine Art Museum will experience Nagatani’s mastery in blending hand-coloring, multiple printings, and constructed scenarios, a technique that sets his work apart in the realm of contemporary photography.

This exhibition is not only a celebration of Nagatani’s artistic achievements but also an exploration of photography’s power in narrative and emotion. From his early days in Hollywood, contributing to blockbusters like “Blade Runner,” to his academic tenure at the University of New Mexico, Nagatani’s journey reflects a deep engagement with the photographic medium’s potential. His work delves into themes as varied as nuclear power, Chromatherapy, and cultural identity, always with an eye toward the emotional impact of imagery.

RAM Showcase: Patrick Nagatani

“RAM Showcase: Patrick Nagatani” is a curated collection of over 30 works, spanning from 1997 to 2006, and includes rare 20 x 24 Polaroid prints. Lena Vigna, RAM’s Curator of Exhibitions, emphasizes the importance of Nagatani’s work in the context of RAM’s collection, noting its critical role in addressing contemporary social issues and enriching the museum’s focus on diverse artistic voices.

Patrick Nagatani | BMW Roadster, Olduvai Gorge, Tanzania from the Nagatani/Ryoichi Excavation Series | 1985–2000, 2001 | Silver gelatin print, edition of 30 | 6 x 7 7/8 inches | Racine Art Museum, Promised Gift of Jerad and Megan Harbaugh. – Credit: Tyler Potter

The exhibition unfolds in stages, featuring series like the Nagatani/Ryoichi Excavations, Chromatherapy and works centered on nuclear power, offering a comprehensive view of Nagatani’s artistic evolution. Open through Oct. 12, 2024, the exhibition invites visitors to engage with the transformative power of photography at Racine Art Museum, a central figure in North America’s contemporary craft scene.

Racine Art Museum is compiled of two campuses: RAM at 441 Main St., and the Charles A. Wustum Museum of Fine Arts, 2519 Northwestern Ave. Both are open Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. These museums house extensive contemporary craft collections and offer award-winning art education programs.

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Seven weeks with the Yakuza in Tokyo

Jan 8, 2024 By Admin in Photography

Cottle’s photos are worlds apart from usual media depictions of the gang, all suits, samurai swords and sleazy alleyways. In 893 Yakuza, some members are seen naked and lying in the bath, their tattoos – a symbol of loyalty and dedication to the organisation – on full display.

“I wanted to challenge the common perception we have of these men,” Cottle says. “I’m fascinated by the tattoos they have and the stories they tell.” The photographer’s specific interest in the tattoos came from a visit to a bathhouse in Tokyo’s red-light district, Kabukicho. Sat next to a yakuza member with an impressive back-piece, he ended up having a conversation “in very broken English”.

“I can’t imagine this kind of interaction would have happened unless we were both naked,” Cottle says. “I also would have had no idea he was affiliated with them if I were to see him fully dressed in the day. They are very discreet.”

In an organisation where honour and respect rules, Cottle, as a result of his work, now has a different perspective of the gang altogether – especially since the yakuza has been in steep decline since the 1950s.

As a result of their hardened reputations, many members aren’t able to take out bank accounts, phone contracts, travel freely or even get insurance.

“A lot of the members are shunned by society, so much so that older members are getting prosthetic replacement fingers to hide their past,” Cottle says. “Much like a caged animal, which I can see is how society may view them.”

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