Laurent Bochet makes dying twice, and once by fire, a sadly beautiful event to behold. In 2008 he photographed the remains of Paris taxidermy shop (a cabinet of curiosities)– Deyrolle– after it burned. Continue reading “The Beauty of Dying Twice – Laurent Bochet and Deyrolle”
Taxidermy is in a sad state of affairs. It’s been on the decline ever since Russian brothers Dimitry and Filipp Fedulov left the scene in 1907. And we can only lament the passing of F.K. Lorenz and Evitkheivich a few years later. It was also an extremely sexist profession. Most women who worked as taxidermists lived in anonymity. You think I’m joking… Continue reading “The Darwin Museum in Moscow”
Nouadhibou – Exhibiton Jan SmithMany of you in Miami accompanied my work and shows from afar, and I’m glad to finally reciprocate this support with a little show. A generous invitation by Keller Williams Realty in Miami means that Nouadhibou will be shown in the United States four months earlier and further south earlier than first planned. Although a bit last minute, this all comes together nicely. Miami is where I used to live and is where I began photography, but I’ve never actually exhibited my work there, and I’m excited to finally share this images with you. The inauguration will be held at Keller Williams’ offices on South Beach, literally right across the street from Art Basel, Friday 3rd of December from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.. The pictures will remain there through January before travelling again. It would be great to see you there! Abrazos, Jan
Nouadhibou
Keller Williams Gallery Night
Opening Cocktail Friday, December 3rd, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
1680 Meridian Avenue – Suite 101
South Beach
El colectivo Still se complace en anunciar la apertura de su más reciente exposición en la Galería Casa de Francia. Zihuatlali, Arena Fémina es una exposición colectiva de seis artistas mexicanos y franceses presentando obras en fotografía y video que exploran el tema del desierto. La apertura al público será partir del 28 de Octubre del 2010.
El 4 de Noviembre habrá un coctel a las 19:30 horas.
Zihuatlali, Arena Fémina, es una exposición fotográfica y audiovisual colectiva de seis artistas mexicanos y franceses. Los artistas exploran desiertos para que a través de ellos recordemos el concepto prehispánico de las tierras que se daban como dote.
En 1435, como novedad entre los pueblos Nahuas, el Rey Nezahualcóyotl le concede a su hija, en ocasión de su matrimonio, una generosa parcela de tierras. Tierras plantadas de flores y de árboles protegidos. Tierras de manantiales y albercas labradas en la roca. Zihuatlali. Tierra de mujer.
Cincuenta años después del asentamiento de la Colonia, quedan pocas posesiones Nahuas, y las tierras de dote dejan de ser fértiles. Para las hijas solo quedan los llanos áridos y los desiertos. Zihuatlali. Arena Fémina.
Galería Casa de Francia
Competitions offer exposure and credibility. When you win they do wonders to fortify your confidence and help you continue developing your work. But not all competitions are alike. Indeed, many are money making machines. Profits are made from submission fees and royalties from books sold to participants. Everybody likes to see their work in print and paying $40 for a book showcasing the work of winners and participants is a relatively painless way of satisfying this wish. Continue reading “Submitting to Photography Competitions”