The Darlow Report
by Andrew Darlow
10/08/09
Hi folks:
For this edition of Red Dog Journal, I share some news about the loss
of a photo legend, some upcoming and current events and exhibitions
worth checking out, and a link to a recent interview.
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In Memoriam: Irving Penn
I just learned of the passing of Irving Penn at age 92. Mr. Penn was a
true legend in the world of photography and printmaking, and I was
fortunate to have spoken with him on a few occasions over the years.
He leaves a collection of so many iconic images and outstanding books.
It's difficult to explain the scope of his influence on so many in the
commercial and fine-art photography world.
A listing of Irving Penn's books can be found here:
http://www.irvingpenn.com/
Many can also be seen at amazon.com.
A good article about Irving Penn's work can be found here:
http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/chi-1008-irving-penn-obitoct08,0,5655913.story
I particularly like this quote from the article by Colin Westerbeck,
former photography curator at the Art Institute of Chicago: "He didn't
worry about questions of art versus commerce."
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Lucie Awards Official Events in New York City
As stated in their press materials, "The Lucie Foundation is a 501(c)
3 non-profit, charitable foundation whose mission is to honor master
photographers, discover and cultivate emerging talent and promote the
appreciation of photography worldwide."
The Lucie Awards will be held on October 19, 2009 at Alice Tully Hall,
Lincoln Center, New York City. I have never attended a Lucie Awards
ceremony, but it looks to be another great "Oscar-like" event.
There are other events and talks happening that are well worth a look,
such as the 2009 International Photography Awards Best of Show on
Saturday, October 17th, 7-10pm at Splashlight Studios, SOHO 75 Varick
Street, NYC. Check http://www.lucieawards.com for more information or
to buy tickets for the Lucie Awards.
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Joel Meyerowitz:
Legacy: The Preservation of Wilderness in New York City Parks
(A nice slide show with 13 images from the exhibition on nymag.com can
be found here:
http://nymag.com/daily/intel/2009/10/joel_meyerowitz.html#photo=1)
On Wednesday, October 7 I attended the opening of Joel Meyerowitz's
new exhibition at the Museum of the City of New York entitled:
"Legacy: The Preservation of Wilderness in New York City Parks." The
work is stunning, the prints are stunning, the Aperture book, entitled
"Legacy: The Preservation of Wilderness in New York City Parks,
Photographs by Joel Meyerowitz" produced in conjunction with the
exhibition is stunning, and the show is well worth seeing. It's
wonderful to see the natural beauty of New York City, captured in such
vivid detail by Mr. Meyerowitz. The huge prints on the walls leading
to the room containing framed prints were made on the HP Designjet
L65500 Printer, which is capable of printing up to 104 inches (264.16
cm) in width.
I learned from Joel Meyerowitz's website that this body of work (an
archive of New York City’s 29,000 acres of parkland) "is the first
long term visual documentation of NYC parks since the 1930’s when they
were photographed as part of Franklin Roosevelt’s WPA program."
I've copied the entire press release below to help best describe the
project:
HP Partners with Acclaimed Photographer Joel Meyerowitz for New York
City Parks Archival Project
NEW YORK, Oct. 7, 2009: HP today announced the culmination of a three
year partnership with celebrated photographer Joel Meyerowitz with the
exhibition opening of "Legacy: The Preservation of Wilderness in New
York City Parks" at the Museum of the City of New York.
Capturing the parks throughout the five boroughs, the exhibition
showcases the majesty of the city’s coveted park areas in large
photographic prints. The exhibition will run Oct. 7 through March 7,
2010.
To print the exhibition images, Meyerowitz relied on HP’s expansive
large-format printing portfolio, including the HP Designjet Z3200
Photo Printer and the HP Designjet L65500 Printer, to produce high-
quality prints and immersive, large-scale graphics.
"Experiencing the print quality and longevity of HP Designjet photo
printers was a key turning point in my own personal digital
transformation," said Joel Meyerowitz. "HP’s innovative printing
technology has made it easy to express my work in new, creative ways
and with this project, I was not only able to showcase exhibit-quality
prints but also high-quality, immersive wall graphics that capture the
essence of New York City’s parks."
The images for "Legacy: The Preservation of Wilderness in New York
City Parks" were taken between 2006 and 2009 and include nearly 3,000
photographs of the city’s parks. These images have become the HP
Photographic Archive of New York City Parks and will be made available
for public use by the New York City Parks Department. HP provided
financial support for this project, which serves as a visual testimony
of the present and future history of the city’s most cherished parks.
"HP has tremendous respect for Joel Meyerowitz and his creative
vision. We appreciate the importance of this project as it is the
first comprehensive study of New York City’s parks since the 1930s,"
said Francis McMahon, marketing director, Graphics Solutions Business,
HP. "HP is dedicated to bringing innovative printing and photographic
technologies to the market, and we are pleased to have played a part
in helping to successfully bring Joel’s vision to life."
The multipart exhibition allows visitors to experience the parks via
large-scale environmental graphics and a fine art photographic exhibit
showcasing, in total, more than 90 color and detail-rich images.
The exhibition captures the diverse wildlife and beauty of the city’s
parks from the southernmost (Conference House Park in Staten Island)
to the northernmost (Van Cortlandt park in the Bronx), from the
easternmost (Alley Pond park in Queens) to the westernmost (Fort
Washington park, also in the Bronx). It additionally showcases the
largest (Pelham Bay park in the Bronx) to the smallest (North Brother
Island) to the most exotic (the private Hallett Nature Sanctuary at
the south end of Central Park).
To augment the exhibition, the Aperture Foundation is publishing a
limited edition luxury boxed set, which includes a coffee-table book,
"Legacy: The Preservation of Wilderness in New York City Parks,
Photographs by Joel Meyerowitz"; "The Hallett," a limited-edition book
printed on an HP Indigo press 5500; and an archival pigment-ink print
"Central Park, Hallett Nature Sanctuary, autumn 2006," printed on HP
Designjet Z3200 printers. The box set is limited to 250 numbered
copies and 20 artist’s proofs. Each print and limited-edition book is
signed and numbered by Joel Meyerowitz.
"The Museum of the City of New York takes such pride in presenting
this landmark celebration of New York City’s parks, so beautifully
presented in our galleries," said Susan Henshaw Jones, the Ronay
Menschel Director of the Museum. "Joel Meyerowitz’s photographs
underscore the vital importance of open space and parkland, and our
visitors will be able to enjoy all of the vibrant color, every detail
of Joel’s dramatic landscapes, and above all, the incredible
wilderness that he has captured and made even more accessible right
here on 103rd Street and Fifth Avenue."
About Joel Meyerowitz
Joel Meyerowitz (b. 1938), born and raised in the Bronx, has described
himself as an "urban Huckleberry Finn." His childhood memories include
"green space, open and wild, alive with rabbits, migratory birds,
snakes, frogs, and the occasional skunk." He is an award-winning
photographer whose work has appeared in more than 350 international
exhibitions. He is a two-time Guggenheim fellow, a recipient of both
NEA and NEH awards, and the Deutscher Fotobuchpreis. He has published
over 15 books, including Cape Light (1978) and Aftermath: The World
Trade Center Archive (2006). He lives and works in New York City. For
more information, visit: http://www.joelmeyerowitz.com/
About the Museum of the City of New York:
The Museum of the City of New York (www.mcny.org) celebrates and
interprets the city, educating the public about its distinctive
character, especially its heritage of diversity, opportunity, and
perpetual transformation. Founded in 1923 as a private, non-profit
corporation, the Museum connects the past, present, and future of New
York City. It serves the people of New York and visitors from around
the world through exhibitions, school and public programs,
publications, and collections. Exhibitions of photographs at the
Museum, including The Mythic City: Photographs of New York by Samuel
H. Gottscho, 1925-1940, have received acclaim from the press and the
public alike.
About HP
HP, the world’s largest technology company, simplifies the technology
experience for consumers and businesses with a portfolio that spans
printing, personal computing, software, services and IT
infrastructure.
More information about HP (NYSE: HPQ) is available at http://www.hp.com/
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Recent Interview on TypicalShutterbug.com
I was recently interviewed by Victor Cajaio for the audio podcast and
blog, TypicalShutterbug.com. I talk about color management, resolution
and a number of other related topics, such as how to better match your
screen to your prints.
To listen to the show, visit:
http://typicalshutterbug.com/wordpress/2009/10/06/tsb10-printing-101-with-andrew-darlow/
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And I would be remiss not to once again mention the upcoming
PhotoPlusExpo in NYC, being held 10/22-24, 2009. This is a fantastic
event, filled with great content and a trade show brimming with toys
(err, I mean pro and consumer photo-related products).
For much more info, visit http://www.photoplusexpo.com
That's all for now. If you'd like to share any thoughts about my
thoughts, feel free to contact me through the contact form here:
http://www.inkjettips.com/contact-us/
... and here are a few of my social media links if you'd like to connect:
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/andrewdarlow
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LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/adarlow
All the best!
Andrew
About Andrew:
Andrew Darlow is a photographer, author and digital imaging consultant
based in the New York City area. He is editor of The Imaging Buffet, an
online resource with news, reviews and interviews covering the
subjects of digital photography and printing. His new book, "301 Inkjet Tips and
Techniques: An Essential Printing Resource for Photographers" (Course Technology,
PTR), covers tips and techniques for prepping, printing and displaying
prints made using inkjet printers. For more information, and free chapter downloads,
visit http://www.inkjettips.com. Andrew can also be reached directly
for phone and in-person consulting at 732-742-0123.
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