Commentary by David Biddle, Copyright 2025 . Which Way We Going Now? . Being an Artist in This Strange New World . I’ve been wondering about two things ever since the spring of 2016 when Donald Trump began winning primaries and getting all sorts of weird media attention. First off, were the Republican Party and… Continue reading David Biddle: Which Way We Going Now?
Category: History
Muhammad Ali: A Close Encounter with The Greatest
Text by Tony Ward, Copyright 2025 . A Close Encounters With The Greatest . When I started working full time in 1980 for Smithkline, the giant pharmaceutical company based in Philadelphia, I had no idea what kind of photographic opportunities would come my way. About 6 months into the job, I’ll never forget walking… Continue reading Muhammad Ali: A Close Encounter with The Greatest
A Journey Through the History of Couture Fashion
The Art of Elegance . A Journey Through the History of Couture Fashion . Couture fashion, the pinnacle of sartorial craftsmanship, has long been a symbol of luxury, artistry, and innovation. Originating in 19th-century Paris, couture—French for “sewing” or “dressmaking”—represents the creation of exclusive, custom-fitted garments that are as much works of art as they… Continue reading A Journey Through the History of Couture Fashion
Bob Shell: You’ve Been Lied To
Text by Bob Shell, Copyright 2025 . You’ve Been Lied To . In the new administration’s first press conference on January 28, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said that the ‘drone mystery’ had been solved. The mystery drones seen in New Jersey and other parts of the USA were all research drones operated by the FAA,… Continue reading Bob Shell: You’ve Been Lied To
Travel: Last Days at The Plaza Hotel
Last Days at The Plaza Hotel . As We Once Knew It . Anna and I checked in to the Plaza Hotel on the last day it was to be open in 2004 for several years. Its mystique would change forever. I booked one of the iconic rooms to test shoot several dresses designed by… Continue reading Travel: Last Days at The Plaza Hotel