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A flash rave and multi-art: my weekend in pictures (January 30th)

Matilda — Mon, 01 Feb 2016 09:00:44 +0000

The motto for the weekend: Head East and Chill. On my way to my friend’s group show at Protein studios, I stumbled upon what looked like a rave, but two snaps in and I was out. Nothing to see there, nothing to see. On the other hand, the Present 003 exhibition was all kinds of brilliant, showcasing the work from a diverse collective of artists and designers. Shout-outs to Philippa Long and Lakwena Maciver for their dope contributions!

Pics shot on a Canon 5D Mark 1 (24-105mm lens)

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Something you should see… William Klein & Daido Moriyama at Tate Modern

Eri Otite — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 10:00:07 +0000

Flights to Tokyo and New York are not exactly the cheapest these days, so an exhibition offering you the chance to explore these two great cities while remaining on UK soil, surely can’t be sniffed at? Portraits of these two cities by photographers William Klein and Daido Moriyama can currently be seen at Tate Modern in an exhibition that examines the relationship between the artists. On show are nearly 300 works including prints, film stills and photographic installations that capture the modern urban experience from the 1950s to now. From anti-war demonstrations to gay pride marches, a gun-toting kid to a couple holding groceries – all aspects of street life is observed.

Originally a painter, Klein’s distinct approach to photography – blurred or out of focus pictures, the use of high-grain film – shares a visual affinity with Moriyama. Klein’s seminal 1956 publication Life is Good & Good for You in New York depicted the city as crude and vulgar. This was a photographic language that would resonate with Moriyama in his gritty post-war images of Tokyo. Not just a photojournalist, Klein also contributed to the fashion pages of Vogue. His use of the wide-angle lens and long exposures are some of the techniques he introduced to fashion photography.

Moriyama made his name in the Japanese avant garde publication Provoke. Launched in the late 1960s, the magazine sought to counter prevailing photographic conventions with a more radical visual vocabulary. Although it only ran for three issues, Provoke is now recognised as an important turning point in Japanese photography. Issues of Provoke magazine are on display at Tate Modern, as are Klein’s Vogue pictures. Installations relating to Klein’s films Mister Freedom and Who Are You Polly Magoo also feature, as does a reconstruction of Moriyama’s studio through the arrangement of Polaroid images. Although born ten years apart, what unifies this double retrospective on two very influential photographers is more than just an aesthetic sensibility, but their love of life on the street. This really is worth a visit and it is of course, much cheaper than an air ticket. (Words: Eri Otite)

William Klein & Daido Moryiama on at Tate Modern until January 20th 2013. For more info, visit www.tate.org.uk

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Somewhere you should go…London Street Photography Festival

Monique Todd — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 09:51:52 +0000

At a time when street photographers are feared and under constant suspicion, could the freedom to capture city life diminish? Well, with the emergence of anti-terror laws the future does look a bit bleak, but the London Street Photography Festival is ready to challenge the obstacles facing the art by putting it on a pedestal all over London this July.

There will be a series of events and exhibitions taking place to celebrate a tradition which stems back centuries – so if you’re up to the challenge, consider booking a workshop alongside two of the biggest names in contemporary street photography – Jesse Marlow and David Gibson. You’ll have a chance to find out more about their work and skills, followed by assignment to practice everything you’ve learnt!

And for those who want something quick and simple, check out Blurb’s Bookmaking sessions where you can find out how to publish and market your own remarkable photography tome. Or, if you fancy getting a deeper understanding of the current street photography debate, head down to ‘Why does street photography make us so paranoid’ later this month to watch a film documenting the difficulty photographers faced during the ‘Stand Your Ground’ demonstration in June.

So with plenty more going on this month, maybe this could be the festival that ensures there’s a solid future is in sight for street photography after all. (Words: Monique Todd)

The London Street Photography Festival runs throughout the month of July with a series of events, exhibitions and workshops. For more info, visit www.londonstreetphotographyfestival.org/diary.

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