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Monday, April 23, 2012

The Timeless Photographic Past. Part III.

From 1940 to 1960 photography was already embedded in the collective mind of the world. Its impact could have never been stronger than during these days.

From the contemplation of landscapes, to the desperation of war, and the experimentation present in the happier days of the 50's, here's a selection from the period that brought us Ansel Adams in full force and the career start of the likes of Richard Avedon, and Jeanloup Sieff.

Outstanding achievements here from Erwin Blumenfeld, Philippe Halsman and Toni Frissell.

Moonrise / Hernandez, New Mexico - 1941 © Ansel Adams

Creed, Colorado - 1942 © Andreas Feininger

Untitled - 1942 © Erwin Blumenfeld

Dead German Guard in Canal, Dachau - 1945 © Lee Miller

Weeki Wachee Spring, Florida - 1947 © Toni Frissell

Dalí Atomicus - 1948 © Philippe Halsman

American Girl in Florence, Italy - 1952 © Ruth Orkin

Marilyn Monroe - 1953 © Alfred Eisenstaedt

Dovima, With Elephants - 1955 © Richard Avedon

Bernadette Lafont - 1959 © Jeanloup Sieff

São Paulo, Brazil - 1960 © René Burri

Barbara w/Shawn for Twen Magazine - 1960 © Will McBride

Tuesday, January 10, 2012

The Timeless Photographic Past. Part II.

From 1920 to 1940 photography witnessed an incredible evolution. From the austerity and the immediacy of reportage to the careful study of living things and their presence in all forms.

It might well be one of the most significant periods in the history of photography, as it was able to produce images of both great quality and artistry. Here are some of the finest works of the era.

My personal preference for Edward Weston's work forces me to include two of his photographs in this brief selection.

More to come.

Young Girl In Circus Caravan - 1926 © August Sander

Jealousy - 1928 © László Moholy-Nagy

Snake In Bucket - 1929 © Imogen Cunningham

White Bryony - 1929 © Karl Blossfeldt

Lovers in a Small Cafe Near the Place d'Italie, Paris - 1932 © Brassaï (Gyula Halász)

Nude With Parasol - 1935 © Martin Munkacsi

Nude (Charis Wilson) - 1936 © Edward Weston

LZ 129 Hindemburg - 1937 © Murray Becker

Nude Floating - 1939 © Edward Weston

Saturday, December 31, 2011

Thanks 2011 & Welcome MMXII!

2011, you are leaving the building.

Thanks for the ride! It was exciting... it was fun, -sometimes rough, sometimes hard.

Really a gigantic learning experience overall.

Thanks to all the people I've had the joy of meeting, sharing, and working with throughout this year. With all due and over, it's time to kick it out in style.

MMXII: I look forward to you meeting you with love and respect. : )

Wednesday, December 28, 2011

The Timeless Photographic Past. Part I.

It has been a while since I published my last post. 2011 has been such a busy and wild ride in one too many ways. As a consequence, only the holidays seem to allow enough time to reflect on the days that have passed.

In photographic terms, I have put together the following compilation of historical images that have moved me. I like to call it "The Timeless Photographic Past". A reflection on how these images are always present, and yet always far. The gap that separates these works from the production of images that we see today is significant in the sense that they remind us of a commitment towards our own photographic work. These photographs provide much of the inspiration and impulse for the impending arrival of 2012, which I feel will be a year of challenges, hard work and accomplishment.

Part I of this post is a brief selection of some images from the first 20 years of the XXth Century.