A New History of Photography

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In Splendid Isolation

Posted by kenschles ⋅ September 13, 2012 ⋅ Leave a comment

I just got my copy of the new issue of FOAM Magazine, “Ref.” “The summer issue of Foam Magazine reflects deeply on relationships between photography and reference. Ref. presents eight portfolios which [sic] refer each in their own way to other photos, a specific visual style or language, or to stereotypical visual elements that we recognize … Continue reading →

The On Shadow Interview

Posted by kenschles ⋅ March 29, 2012 ⋅ 3 Comments

I had the opportunity to sit down with photographer Ken Schles a few weeks ago to discuss some ideas that had recently been bouncing round my head and how they related to some of the ideas discussed in his books. We started talking as soon as I arrived at his home, but I wasn’t able … Continue reading →

Valences of Context

Posted by kenschles ⋅ February 4, 2012 ⋅ 2 Comments

I’ve written an essay entitled “Infinite Stupidities.” The title comes directly from this Mark Pagel video found on Edge.org. My essay appears as two guest blog entries for the esteemed and accomplished critic A.D. Coleman on his blog Photocritic International. I guess there’s a little bit to unravel to understand the context of my essay. … Continue reading →