Why Photography Matters as Art as Never Before




A review of a recently published book by Michael Fried on contemporary (art) photography from a critical, art historical perspective.

Link via The Guardian.
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J R



"Women Are Heroes", Favela da Providencia, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil

Using the visual language of mass consumerism but with a social edge that highlights the plight of marginalised communities - as a direct critique of a pan-global phenomena of ideological violence done to the political underclass.

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Maria Adelaida Lopez



Tapetes, 2003, Vacumm cleaner dust layers.

Perhaps a comment on the under-appreciated aspect of "women's" work, or, a radical gesture of refusing aesthetic givens?

Link via MAKE Blog.
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Lucy McLauchlan



Merda D'Artista


London

Glyph-like - almost menaing something eternal - yet rooted in raw urban experience.

Link via Artist A Day.
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