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Winners announced in WCCD photography contest
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This photo by Christopher Goff took Best of Show in the Warren County Conservation District’s annual photo contest.
Christopher Goff has won Best of Show in the Warren County Conservation District’s photo contest.
Sherry Moore, conservation program assistant, said that there were 58 entries in the WCCD’s fourth version of the contest.
Photos fell into one of four categories – Creeks, Rivers, Puddles, Ponds & Lakes; Mushrooms/Fungus; Furry Friends in Nature and Open – Nature Related.
“A few members of the Warren Camera Club judged the entries on Oct. 4,” Moore said. “We received 51 votes for the People’s Choice” which was held from Sept. 19 through Oct. 2.
In addition to Best of Show, Goff also took first place in Furry Friends and third in the open category.
Other winners include Ericka Dominick in second place for the water category and Mushrooms/Fungus and third in Furry Friends and first in the open category.
Third in the water category went to Rita Goldthwaite; first in Mushroom/Fungus went to Kristen Kiedaisch and third to Elaine Fahrenkamp; second in Furry Friends to Lisa Keesler and second in the open category went to Tim Meley.
People’s Choice winners were Nikki Bailey in the water category, Kiedaisch in Mushroom/Fungus and Dominick in both Furry Friends and the open category.
“The first-place winners, Best of Show and People’s Choice prizes were donated by Allegheny Outfitters,” Moore said.
Photography from Elton John and David Furnish’s collection to go on show at V&A
Naomi Clarke, PA Entertainment Reporter
24 October, 2023 02:30
Photography from the private collection of Sir Elton John and David Furnish is to be exhibited at the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) next year.
Titled Fragile Beauty, it will feature more than 300 “rare prints” from over 140 photographers including portraits of actress Marilyn Monroe and US jazz musicians Miles Davis and Chet Baker.
Running from May 18 2024 to January 5 2025 at the gallery in South Kensington, London, it is set to be the V&A’s largest temporary exhibition of photography to date.
The collection will span from the 1950s to the present day and will feature key moments of history from the civil rights movement of the 1960s, Aids activism of the 1980s and the events of September 11 2001.
Across eight thematic sections, it will also explore topics including fashion, celebrity, the male body and American photography.
Chinese contemporary artist Ai Weiwei will be among those featured as well as photographers Robert Mapplethorpe, Cindy Sherman, William Eggleston,
Diane Arbus, Sally Mann, Carrie Mae Weems and Zanele Muholi.
Sir Elton and his husband Furnish said: “Since we first loaned a selection of Horst photographs to the V&A in 2014, our relationship with the museum has grown significantly.
“Fragile Beauty takes our collaboration to really exciting new heights, showcasing some of the most beloved photographers and iconic images from within our collection.
“Working alongside the V&A again has been a truly memorable experience, and we look forward to sharing this exhibition with the public.”
The exhibition is being curated by head of photography at the V&A Duncan Forbes, director of The Sir Elton John Photography Collection Newell Harbin and the V&A’s exhibition project curator Lydia Caston.
Sir Elton and Furnish’s partnership with the museum began in 2019 following their support of the V&A’s Photography Centre.
Curator Forbes said: “We are delighted to be working with Sir Elton John and David Furnish to present highlights from their unparalleled collection: from the playful and surprising, to the contemplative and thoughtful.
“Whether through the elegance of fashion photography, the creativity of musicians and performers, the exploration of desire, or the passage of history as captured by photojournalism, photography reveals something important about the world.
“Fragile Beauty will be a truly epic journey across the recent history of photography, and a celebration of Sir Elton John and David Furnish’s passion for the medium.”
Fragile Beauty: Photographs from the Sir Elton John and David Furnish Collection in partnership with Gucci will run at the V&A from May 18 2024 to January 5 2025.
San Antonio artist’s love for Spurs and city showcased on new shirt design for opening night
SAN ANTONIO – Artist Ray Scarborough is a lifelong Spurs fan and San Antonio native, and now his artwork will be showcased for the rest of Spurs nation to see.
Scarborough — who also goes by “Ray Tattooed Boy” on social media — created the illustration for the Spurs shirts that will be given to fans in attendance on opening night on Wednesday at the Frost Bank Center. His art reflects his love for his team and the city.
“This truly is a dream come true. I’ve always wanted to be an artist for the Spurs,” said Scarborough. “I’m born and raised in San Antonio, in love with all the San Antonio culture and the colors.”
Scarborough, 47, has been in the local art scene for years. His “Puro San Antonio Pop Art” has gained popularity for its connection to San Antonio neighborhoods, restaurants, businesses and staples like Whataburger and H-E-B.
“I keep it simple and have a lot of fun with it, especially with the pop art aspect. The city prints are probably my favorite ones because I like to showcase places that I grew up in, and it’s just fun to see other people react the same way,” said Scarborough. “I try to showcase the lesser-known areas but also the popular areas for us. It’s like tourist posters for the locals.”
The Spurs took notice of Ray’s work online and on social media. He worked on an illustration for a San Antonio FC match and then received a message he’ll never forget.
“The Spurs emailed me, and I thought it was a joke,” Scarborough said with a laugh. “They said, ‘We’re going to set up a meeting’ and reassured me it wasn’t a joke. They basically just said we want something for opening night, and we want it to be special.”
Scarborough originally came up with a Gregg Popovich and players-themed illustration. After discussions with the team, he decided to go another route and go back to his West Side roots.
“I showcased my old hood that I was from, Culebra Park on Ingram Road,” said Scarborough. “The taco stand that we used to go to and just put a lot of the elements that was from that neighborhood. It’s something everybody in San Antonio, I think, can relate to.”
Scarborough’s illustration also features the Spurs Coyote pushing a Paleta cart, fans honking after a big Spurs win, David Robinson’s old sneakers hanging from the telephone lines, and Pee-Wee Herman’s iconic bike. But it’s his nod to his late mother, Lala, that makes his design special.
“The best part of it was my mom’s name right there,” said Scarborough. “The reason why the Spurs are a great organization is because they allowed that to happen, and for an unknown artist like myself to draw their neighborhood and allow me to show my view of what a Spurs fan is.”
Like other Spurs fans, Scarborough is excited about the franchise’s future and honored to be a part of Spurs history with the start of Victor Wembanyama’s career.
“I was very honored that they got to let me do what I wanted to do as far as show my old neighborhood but also show elements of the Spurs family. It’s such an important day for us, for the city. It’s going to be a great day,” said Scarborough. “I hope I can relate to a lot of other people that see this, and I hope they like it.”
Click here for more information on Ray’s work.
Click here here for details on the Spurs’ opening night.
En Boga: Covington’s newest studio combines cosmetics, photography under one roof
With the Christmas season rapidly approaching, Covington’s newest photo studio offers photographers access to seasonal sets in anticipation of the holiday rush.
“We have perfect backdrops for Christmas meetings here at En Boga Studios,” owner Carmen McGrath said.
En Boga is Spanish for ‘in vogue,’ meaning something is popular or fashionable. Located at 727 Scott Blvd., En Boga is inside a renovated 1,792-square-foot building that was previously a doctor’s office.
Her business features multiple rooms for photographers to shoot for holidays, maternity, portraits and bridal parties. Rates vary for different types of shoots. It’s $65 an hour for Christmas photos or a newborn photo session. The price for a full day is $480, while a half day is $240. Bridal party shoots are $500. A 30-minute session is the cheapest option at $45.
“We send instruction on how to access the buildings so we don’t have to be here to open the door for anybody,” McGrath said. “Everything is electronic.”
Originally from New York, McGrath told LINK nky she became disillusioned with her corporate job after years of grinding. Anxious for a fresh start, she decided to pursue a career in entrepreneurship. En Boga is the manifestation of her decision.
“I had bad experiences with corporate America,” McGrath said. “I said that I needed to look for something to do to be an entrepreneur and to be the owner of my own time.”
McGrath said the concept for her studio business came from her native Dominican Republic.
“These are concepts that really came from the Dominican Republic where in the D.R., we provide a lot of backdrops for people to take pictures,” McGrath said.
In addition to photo spaces, En Boga has multiple private suites available to rent for cosmetic work. These suites feature electric lash/spa chairs, moon lamps, and smart locks. Rent for the suites starts at $200 a week.
The studio is now open for business seven days a week, McGrath said. En Boga is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday.
Officials from the City of Covington were on hand at a ribbon cutting to honor En Boca’s first official day in business.
“Here in Covington, y’all means all,” Covington Vice Mayor Ron Washington said. “We’re very excited to have you here.”
Photography from Elton John and David Furnish’s collection to go on show at V&A
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Photography from the private collection of Sir Elton John and David Furnish is to be exhibited at the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) next year.
Titled Fragile Beauty, it will feature more than 300 “rare prints” from over 140 photographers including portraits of actress Marilyn Monroe and US jazz musicians Miles Davis and Chet Baker.
Running from May 18 2024 to January 5 2025 at the gallery in South Kensington, London, it is set to be the V&A’s largest temporary exhibition of photography to date.
The collection will span from the 1950s to the present day and will feature key moments of history from the civil rights movement of the 1960s, Aids activism of the 1980s and the events of September 11 2001.
Across eight thematic sections, it will also explore topics including fashion, celebrity, the male body and American photography.
Chinese contemporary artist Ai Weiwei will be among those featured as well as photographers Robert Mapplethorpe, Cindy Sherman, William Eggleston,Diane Arbus, Sally Mann, Carrie Mae Weems and Zanele Muholi.
Sir Elton and his husband Furnish said: “Since we first loaned a selection of Horst photographs to the V&A in 2014, our relationship with the museum has grown significantly.
“Fragile Beauty takes our collaboration to really exciting new heights, showcasing some of the most beloved photographers and iconic images from within our collection.
“Working alongside the V&A again has been a truly memorable experience, and we look forward to sharing this exhibition with the public.”
The exhibition is being curated by head of photography at the V&A Duncan Forbes, director of The Sir Elton John Photography Collection Newell Harbin and the V&A’s exhibition project curator Lydia Caston.
Sir Elton and Furnish’s partnership with the museum began in 2019 following their support of the V&A’s Photography Centre.
Curator Forbes said: “We are delighted to be working with Sir Elton John and David Furnish to present highlights from their unparalleled collection: from the playful and surprising, to the contemplative and thoughtful.
“Whether through the elegance of fashion photography, the creativity of musicians and performers, the exploration of desire, or the passage of history as captured by photojournalism, photography reveals something important about the world.
“Fragile Beauty will be a truly epic journey across the recent history of photography, and a celebration of Sir Elton John and David Furnish’s passion for the medium.”
Fragile Beauty: Photographs from the Sir Elton John and David Furnish Collection in partnership with Gucci will run at the V&A from May 18 2024 to January 5 2025.
Ringo Starr gives shoutout to his new ‘Peace & Love’ sculpture at Daemen University
An 8-foot, 6-inch “Peace & Love” sculpture inspired by Ringo Starr’ was unveiled earlier this month in the International Honorary Peace Garden in Daemen University’s Saffrin Square.
Ringo Starr’s ‘Peace & Love’ sculpture debuts at Daemen University
An 8-foot, 6-inch “Peace & Love” sculpture inspired by Ringo Starr’ was unveiled earlier this month in the International Honorary Peace Garden in Daemen University’s Saffrin Square.
Arctic and Amazon connect through Indigenous art
The Arctic and the Amazon may be far apart geographically, but art connects them intimately. As part of a public art project bringing Indigenous artists from both regions together, Inuk artist Niap and the Shipibo artist Olinda Silvano collaborated on a mural that now graces the campus of Toronto Metropolitan University. They share their inspirations.
Prada Teams Up With Magnum Photographers for an In-Store Exhibition Exploring the Power and Fragility of the Natural World
On a rainy October 20th evening, Prada feted its new collaborative exhibition with Magnum Photos at their store in New York’s Soho. “Witness to Nature” reflects on the evolving relationship between man and the natural environment and encompasses the different visions of eight photographers. They capture both its humbling majesty and fragile ephemerality.
The exhibitions runs until November 6 and features over 200 images in the undulating Rem Koolhaas-designed gallery space. Highlights include Japanese photographer Hiroji Kubota’s poetic Chinese mountain ranges and Nanna Heitmann’s ruminative mediations on secluded banks of the Yenisey River in Siberia. Themes of global warming, mythology, native customs, and the surreal blight of urbanization are also explored.
Prada Reporter collaborated with Magnum on the exhibition. Courtesy of Prada.
The exhibition is part of the Prada Reporter initiative that aims to “forge vital connections between fashion and other languages” and support “numerous forms of creativity.” The space has been outfitted in a reportage theme with oversized decorative silver cameras. The mannequins, dressed in the vaguely photojournalism-themed capsule collection (multipocketed Re-Nylon vests and baggy trousers with an ample silhouette to squat for that perfect shot) are posed as at-the-ready paparazzi.
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