Vivian Maier, the American photographer who found recognition and fame only after her passing, is given a major exhibition at the Luxembourg Museum in Paris. I devoted a post to Maier back in August 2020 (https://georgeromanation.com/2020/08/01/eia-inspiring-photographers-vol-6-vivian-maier/). She has rightfully been recognized as one of the most important street photographers of the 20th century. Please visit […]
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With September upon us, late summer reminds us to appreciate its warmth and sunshine and the simple joys of the outdoors before autumn arrives. This month’s cover photo – Geneva’s Jet d’Eau fountain and carousel – provides us with an almost fairy tale-like escape. Enjoy. – GR / 2 Sept 2021 –
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Occasionally, one comes across an artist of great vision and talent who has slipped under the radar and not received wider recognition – Vivian Maier comes to mind. Sergio Larrain (1931-2012), a Chilean photographer, is another such artist. I was fortunate enough to read an article recently in The New York Times profiling this wonderful […]
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Helen Levitt (1913-2009) devoted decades of her life to capturing the uncommon poetry of street life in New York. Men, women and children played out scenes of the every day in front of her camera. Her work has been exhibited widely, including the Museum of Modern Art and the International Center of Photography in New […]
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As part of its 40th anniversary celebration, the Staley-Wise Gallery of New York is featuring an exhibition of the works by two masters of the 20th century – Horst P. Horst and George Hoyningen-Huene. Their images of fashion, still life, architecture and flowers are exquisite in their composition and form. To learn more about these […]
Read more "– EiA / Inspiring Photographers / Vol. 7 / Horst P. Horst & George Hoyningen-Huene –"As some parts of our world gradually re-emerge from the COVID pandemic and venture out to enjoy life, I hope everyone finds their ideal escape and serenity this summer and beyond. -3 June 2021-
Read more "– Central Park, NYC, Study #1 (1988) –"A look at the influence of photography and design on American fashion and editorial magazines – a golden age of creativity – at the Jewish Museum, New York. A review follows below:
Read more "– The Golden Age Of Midcentury Fashion and Editorial Photography –"I continue to look back at my work in chrome films. This set of photographs of New York from 1982-1992 shows Gotham in warm textures of color and conveys my visual memories of the City I called home for half of my life. You may view the portfolio at – http://www.georgeromanation.com. I hope to share […]
Read more "– New York in Color Chrome –"On a hot summer’s day a pair of church volunteers in Little Italy collects donations for the St. Theresa festival. The image is part of an upcoming series of color chromes on New York from the 1980’s to 90’s. – 25 Feb. 2021 –
Read more "– Little Italy, NYC, 1982 –"Flea markets often provide an abundance of subjects for the street photographer. Above, a piece of sculpture evoking the beauty of Raphael’s masterpiece painting waits for a buyer on a Paris street. – GR – 28 Jan. 2021
Read more "– The Three Graces (After Raphael), Paris, 2016 –"
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