Robert Frank, the influential Swiss-born photographer who died on September 9, 2019 at age 94, left an indelible mark on photojournalism in America and the world. Born in Zurich, he emigrated to the US in 1947, worked for Harper’s Bazaar and later created a stir in 1958 with the publication of his book of photographs, […]
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“ A photographer’s gift to the viewer is sometimes beauty in the overlooked ordinary. “ * – Saul Leiter Saul Leiter had the ability to see what many of us cannot – the hidden, fleeting moments of the world around us. Leiter (1923-2013) was an American photographer and painter who started out […]
Read more "EiA / Inspiring Photographers / Vol. 4 / Saul Leiter"My latest photographs on Porto in the time of the Coronavirus are now on view. I’ve included the introduction to the exhibition, below: To view the photos, please visit: http://www.georgeromanation.com. GR / 2.VII.2020.
Read more "EiA / Porto: May 8 – June 13, 2020"Part 4 in my series of photos on Porto, Portugal, in the time of Coronavirus, will appear in July. The images continue an exploration of the city’s atmosphere and textures during the pandemic. – GR –
Read more "An Eye In Art: Porto, May 8 – June 13, 2020"Porto is a city that does not shy away from revealing its soul. An urban diamond-in-the-rough, full of poetic and humorous street art, it has stunning architecture, much of it being restored to its former splendor. In this time of the Coronavirus, the empty streets have been lifeless and painted with sadness. It becomes clear […]
Read more "Porto, Portugal, In the Time of Coronavirus: Apr 12-May 7, 2020"My latest set of pictures continues a series of impressions of Porto during the Covid-19 lockdown. The images in this portfolio were taken between March 24 and April 11, 2020 and can be viewed via the following link: https://georgeromanation.com/portfolio/porto-portugal-in-the-time-of-coronavirus-march-24-april-11-2020/ Stay well and be safe! – GR / 10.V.2020 –
Read more "Porto Journal, in the Time of Covid-19"With social distancing weighing heavily on everyone’s mind, the sentiment expressed by this graffiti is in our hearts. – GR / 2.V.2020 –
Read more "Porto – Covid-19 – Word on the Street, 25 March 2020"Love Song, Porto, 24.IV.2020. Stay tuned for more images from Porto during this extraordinary time. – GR / 30.IV.2020 –
Read more "Porto Journal: Corona Times"Confronted with wearing masks and visor shields in the time of the Coronavirus, we can imagine that the mannequins in this boutique are protected by the shop window. However, the figures in the middle and on the right seem to step through the glass as if breaking their isolation with the outside. We are all […]
Read more "Porto – Covid-19 – Behind the Glass, 25 March 2020"Porto is a city full of beautiful and faded architectural details, among them, doors that bare their age and endurance in chipped, wrinkled textures. For me, the chain locked door in this image represents a barrier, or defense from ominous, outside forces, especially in this time of the Coronavirus. – GR / 23.IV.2020 –
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