Photography: January 2009 Archives

Dianas and Holgas and Lomos, oh my!

Hi all, if you're a shooter, printer or collector like me...tonight in NY begins an exciting move from the crazy Austrian kids at Lomography. I visited their canyons of images in their Dumbo loft a few years back, as well as the downtown pop-up store over the holidays ...and glad to hear they will be here permanently. The store on 8th street has their grand opening tonight, with over 35,000 Lomographs, music, drinks and displaying all the deadstock Russian outfits, fisheyes, glow in the dark kits, and more. I tested the Horizon panoramic last year and its moving lens is super cool, and the Fuji underwater set is supposed to be top notch. More info on the jump. Shoot away! … MORE

Eggleston at the Whitney...Last Chance

William Eggleston: Democratic Camera, Photographs and Video, 1961-2008 will be on view at the Whitney through this weekend, closing on the 25th--your last opportunity to view this incredibly dense and varied retrospective of Eggleston's work of the last 50 years.  Eggleston's mark on color photography and influence on both the art and commercial worlds is undeniable.  His images are consistently raw and potent, beautiful and trashy.  Take the time this weekend to head uptown and take in this memorable show. 

Other notables currently at the Whitney:  Alexander Calder: The Paris Years, 1926-1933 which is simply amazing.  And don't miss the buttermilk pancakes at Sarabeth's!

ABOVE: William Eggleston, "Untitled", n.d, from "Los Alamos", 1965-68 and 1972-74 (published 2003). Dye transfer print, 12 x 17 3/4 in. (30.5 x 45.1 cm). Private Collection © Eggleston Artistic Trust. Courtesy Cheim & Read Gallery.

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