Text by Bob Shell, Copyright 2020 . Photography by Tony Ward, Copyright 2020 Does Photography Have a Future? . Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about that question. The industry I devoted my life to studying and writing about is a ghost of what it once was. Every year for as long as I … Read more
. . Text by Steve Cohen, Copyright 2020 . Photo Credits: Frank Gehry Studio and the Philadelphia Museum of Art When the most flamboyant architect in the world was awarded the job of redesigning the interior — just the interior — of the Philadelphia Art Museum, the choice appeared to be puzzling. Frank Gehry’s … Read more
. Unfortunately, I never got a chance to meet Charles Gatewood in person. I was familiar with his subcultural work from his books, magazine assignments, and exhibitions. I admired his anthropologic curiosity and his significant contributions to the medium of photography and its history. We got to know each other on social media … Read more
Photography and Text by Tony Ward, Copyright 2020 Ike’s Study . I visited Ike Hay at his home on many occasions. He was a great teacher of art and design at Millersville University where we first met when I was an undergraduate student from 1974 to 1977. I took several classes with him as … Read more
Text by Bob Shell, Copyright 2020 Taking Offense . I’m somewhat jaded about most current events. I just turned 73, and won’t live long enough to see the longterm outcome of such things as global warming, which may cause the collapse of our social order from the outside, and things like the #MeToo movement … Read more