Tag Archives: Brassai

Other Perspectives – Geoff Dyer

Posted on July 24, 2015 by stevemiddlehurst

Unlike John Szarkowski, the curator (here) and Stephen Shore the photographer  and teacher (here) Geoff Dyer ‘s relationship with photography is as an outsider, he declares he doesn’t own a camera, professes no special expertise as art historian or critic … Continue reading →

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Other Perspectives – John Szarkowski

Posted on July 16, 2015 by stevemiddlehurst

If we restrict ourselves to the perspectives of philosophers such as Barthes, Sontag or Berger our reading of photography runs the risk of becoming formulaic where we stop looking at the photograph in our concentrated search for the signs or socio-political … Continue reading →

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Vivian Maier: Commercial Treasure or Artist?

Posted on April 26, 2015 by stevemiddlehurst

Background “Vivian Maier, proud native of France and Chicago resident for the last 50 years died peacefully on Monday. Second mother to John, Lane and Matthew. A free and kindred spirit who magically touched the lives of all who knew her. Always ready … Continue reading →

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