As The Beatles captured the hearts of millions, founding member Paul McCartney captured it all on his Pentax camera. Traveling from the UK to New York—just as “the boys” did six decades ago—Eyes of the Storm takes us inside the frenzy of Beatlemania in 1963–64, when the band’s first U.S. tour skyrocketed them to superstardom. More than 250 of McCartney’s photos, recently rediscovered in his archives, reveal his singular vantage point at the center of this whirlwind of attention and adoration. Many of the prints buzz with the electricity of 1960s New York City, which has had a love affair with The Beatles ever since.
Displayed alongside video clips and archival material, the photographs not only showcase McCartney’s artistic versatility but also serve as a personal and historical record. They convey the intensity of The Beatles’ touring schedule, as the Fab Four were swept from concerts to hotels to the road with rabid fans and paparazzi at their heels. The images also evoke an affectionate family album, picturing McCartney and bandmates John Lennon, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr at a time when their lives were changing irrevocably. See through the “eyes of the storm,” as McCartney describes his unique perspective on this extraordinary period, and relive a musical legend’s meteoric rise.
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We are well into 2024 now, coming to the end of January, and looking back at 2023, one of our favorite innovations was this monthly round up here at the Art Angle. Each month, we bring together Artnet News editors and writers to discuss the biggest art news developments of the last month, and take the pulse of what’s happening around the world.
This week, we have a fully-international cohort, with Ben Davis in New York, Kate Brown in Berlin, and Jo Lawson-Tancred in London. We also have a very diverse set of talking points today, including performance artist Marina Abramović’s new skincare line (which may or may not actually be a work of art in itself); a spate of controversies dogging the national pavilions gearing up for the Venice Biennale; and some predictions from art advisors about what to expect in the art market this year.
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Renowned photographer Nancy Borowick will be a keynote speaker at RootsTech 2024 on March 1, FamilySearch announced Thursday, Jan. 25. She is sponsored by Pictureline, a Salt Lake City-based camera store.
Borowick joins a lineup that includes fellow keynote speakers Lynne M. Jackson, a descendent of Dred and Harriet Scott, and comedian Henry Cho. RootsTech is a three-day global family history conference scheduled for Feb. 29-March 2 in Salt Lake City and virtually at RootsTech.org.
Borowick graduated from the International Center of Photography, and her work has been exhibited in more than 100 cities worldwide. It’s also been featured in National Geographic, Time Magazine, Bloomberg, Le Monde and the Wall Street Journal. Her awards include Pictures of the Year International and the 2018 Humanitarian Award from Women That Soar.
“Nancy’s photos are known for their acute, beautiful details that reveal the stories of the moments and people being photographed,” FamilySearch wrote in its announcement. “A well-traveled public speaker, her own personal story is one of documenting precious relationships despite devastating trials.”
Borowick’s father was diagnosed with cancer in 2012 — while her mother was already battling the disease. The life-altering news compelled Borowick to document all the time she had left with her parents, who passed away only a year apart from each other, FamilySearch wrote in a news release.
In their honor, Borowick created a special photo tribute to them, “The Family Imprint: A Daughter’s Portrait of Love and Loss.”
She now speaks to over 50 audiences a year, including at hospitals and oncology units.
“She has a gift for telling intimate, personal stories of people and places around the world,” FamilySearch wrote in its announcement, adding that, “Nancy’s work is human, real, authentic and powerful, and those that have viewed her parents’ journey with her have felt as much.”
RootsTech 2024 will feature hundreds of classes, sessions, exhibitors and other activities to help attendees discover more about their family heritage. This year’s theme is “Remember.”
The online event is free, and other pricing options are available at RootsTech.org.
Registration for RootsTech 2024 opened on Sept. 18. Learn more and register at RootsTech.org.
“To Let the Sky Know/Dejar que el cielo sepa” (2024), tulle, wood, steel, fifteen parts, up to 12 x 10 feet each. All images courtesy of Madison Square Park Conservancy, shared with permission
Like fiery sunbursts radiating above the landscape, Ana María Hernando’s new installation in Madison Square Park adds a bright, summery buoyancy to the drab winter environment. Titled “To Let the Sky Know / Dejar que el cielo sepa,” the public work comprises 15 fluffy bunches of tulle atop steel posts, appearing to float like colorful clouds across the lawn.
Another piece, “A Spring of Wild Kindnesses/Un manantial de bondades agrestes,” stands nearby, with its soft, cascading textiles in pale pinks and purples reminiscent of spring flowers. When New York City finally broke its 701-day streak of minimal winter precipitation earlier this month, a thin layer of snow blanketed the works.
Tulle figures prominently in Hernando’s practice. Associated with ballet tutus and wedding gowns, the thin textile was historically used to hide women’s bodies under puffy skirts or veils. By highlighting the often-concealed material in a public space, Hernando subverts traditions of women’s work, fashion, and modesty.
The installations are on view as part of Madison Square Park Conservancy’s art program through March 17 and are the first of four projects slated for 2024. Hernando is also participating in a panel discussion and embroidery workshop in conjunction with the installation in February. Follow Hernando’s work on Instagram.
“To Let the Sky Know/Dejar que el cielo sepa” (2024), tulle, wood, steel, fifteen parts, up to 12 x 10 feet each
“A Spring of Wild Kindnesses/Un manantial de bondades agrestes” (2024), tulle, wood, steel, approximately 12 feet
Detail of “To Let the Sky Know/Dejar que el cielo sepa” (2024), tulle, wood, steel, fifteen parts, up to 12 x 10 feet each
“To Let the Sky Know/Dejar que el cielo sepa” (2024), tulle, wood, steel, fifteen parts, up to 12 x 10 feet each
Detail of “To Let the Sky Know/Dejar que el cielo sepa” (2024), tulle, wood, steel, fifteen parts, up to 12 x 10 feet each.
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The level of sharpness in a photo shapes the aesthetic and emotional impact of an image. While sharpness is often equated with photographic quality, the deliberate use of softness or blur can convey a unique, compelling visual story.
Coming to you from Peter Forsgård, this enlightening video explores the concept that a photograph does not always need to be sharp. Forsgård begins by addressing the common obsession with sharpness in photography, highlighting the industry’s focus on sharp lenses and pixel-peeping habits. He challenges this notion by emphasizing the importance of choosing aperture settings based on desired depth of field rather than just sharpness. This encourages photographers to think more about the artistic intent of their images rather than just technical excellence.
Forsgård then delves into five methods for intentionally creating softer images, each with its own aesthetic appeal. He discusses the use of soft focus lenses and filters, such as mist filters, to achieve a dreamy, filmic look. Another technique he explores is creative blur, achieved through camera movements or panning, which can add a sense of motion and emotion to a photograph. Minimalism and the use of bokeh are also covered, where strategically unsharp areas in an image can highlight the subject or create a particular mood. Lastly, Forsgård touches on impressionism in photography, where an entirely unsharp image can evoke feelings and moods through colors and soft edges. These techniques underscore the versatility and expressive power of photography, moving beyond the conventional emphasis on sharpness. Check out the video above for the full rundown from Forsgård.
