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Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Two Exciting Shows and Opportunities for Artists
I will be participating in two upcoming events, or shows, both from Arthouse, and both very exciting:
1. The Canvas Project 2:
Your work at the world's busiest airport!
Sign up to receive 5 3''x3'' canvases and a list of 5 user generated words that you are to interpret onto each canvas. The goal of the exhibition is to create a visual encyclopedia using mini canvases and artists from all over the world. At least one of your canvases will be published in an Art House book and one will be on display at the worlds busiest Airport, The Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
2. The Great Art House Print Exchange Part 2
Open call for a print exchange in which artists print an edition of 22 prints. 1 goes in to the show, 1 goes in to the Art House permanent collection, and the other 20 are collated and distributed to the other people who submitted work. In the end, everyone who submitted prints will receive 20 pieces of artwork by artists from all over the world.
Thanks to Lenny at Daily Campello Art Newsfor the tip to these two events.
1. The Canvas Project 2:
Your work at the world's busiest airport!
Sign up to receive 5 3''x3'' canvases and a list of 5 user generated words that you are to interpret onto each canvas. The goal of the exhibition is to create a visual encyclopedia using mini canvases and artists from all over the world. At least one of your canvases will be published in an Art House book and one will be on display at the worlds busiest Airport, The Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
2. The Great Art House Print Exchange Part 2
Open call for a print exchange in which artists print an edition of 22 prints. 1 goes in to the show, 1 goes in to the Art House permanent collection, and the other 20 are collated and distributed to the other people who submitted work. In the end, everyone who submitted prints will receive 20 pieces of artwork by artists from all over the world.
Thanks to Lenny at Daily Campello Art Newsfor the tip to these two events.
Thursday, March 05, 2009
Artomatic, coming soon...
Artomatic, DC's largest group show, with usually near 1,000 artists altogether, will be held once again this year. I'll be exhibiting, and am currently working on a special selection of work, as opposed to a general collection of my pieces. More news to come. For now, check out www.artomatic.org for more details.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
News - Ritz
Ritz is filing for Bankruptcy
Not too surprising, given that they've swallowed up Wolf Camera and other major chains nationwide. And, given the across the board bad reviews from friends and family using them, not too surprising either. Interesting, though. Anyone try to find a good camera shop or store recently? In certain areas, it is a very difficult task.
Not too surprising, given that they've swallowed up Wolf Camera and other major chains nationwide. And, given the across the board bad reviews from friends and family using them, not too surprising either. Interesting, though. Anyone try to find a good camera shop or store recently? In certain areas, it is a very difficult task.
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Things I've been working on...
To catch up on a few projects I've been working on:
1. Yankee Stadium: Given the opportunity to catch the 6th to last game at the house that Ruth built, a friend and I hopped a bus, and I loaded my film, to get some pretty good shots of the stadium, at the request of a huge Yankees fan, good friend, and benefactor of my art. Some of these images will be up on the site soon.
2. Baltimore! After 2 years of living here, I've finally been shooting a lot more of the city, from the more famous sites, to the rather smaller and less significant sides of things. Coming soon!
1. Yankee Stadium: Given the opportunity to catch the 6th to last game at the house that Ruth built, a friend and I hopped a bus, and I loaded my film, to get some pretty good shots of the stadium, at the request of a huge Yankees fan, good friend, and benefactor of my art. Some of these images will be up on the site soon.
2. Baltimore! After 2 years of living here, I've finally been shooting a lot more of the city, from the more famous sites, to the rather smaller and less significant sides of things. Coming soon!
Photog Rights on Colbert
As many of you know, I feel very strongly about the recent years' attacks on photographers' civil rights. This was a lighter piece by Stephen Colbert touching on the issue.
Tuesday, February 03, 2009
Hidden Bodine photos in Baltimore?
It has been a while since I've posted. Sorry! Will try to post more, soon.
Today, wandering around the Harbor area of Baltimore, doing errands, I was in the Harborplace, or Gallery shopping center, mall, whatever you call it. Exploring, I took the open escalator from the fourth floor of retail shops to see what was up on the next level. To my surprise, it seemed to be a lobby or space of the Renaissance at Harborplace hotel by Marriott. To my delight, four LARGE prints adorned the walls, and they look like A. Aubrey Bodine works.
I have a fondness for Bodine's work, especially his Baltimore shots, and these are huge! They must be 6 by 8 feet or more. I can't find any details on Marriott's site about them, and know very little else, since I was asked to leave by the security staff. Turns out the "conference" that was going on, involved "secure and private" information, so since I didn't have a badge, I had to leave. I asked them if I could come back again, and begrudgingly, they said yes. Apparently I was some kind of security risk, even though I had gone up the escalator, seen no signs saying anything about security, and had wandered the lobby for at least 5 minutes.
anyway, these photos are great works, and I want to know more about them.
Today, wandering around the Harbor area of Baltimore, doing errands, I was in the Harborplace, or Gallery shopping center, mall, whatever you call it. Exploring, I took the open escalator from the fourth floor of retail shops to see what was up on the next level. To my surprise, it seemed to be a lobby or space of the Renaissance at Harborplace hotel by Marriott. To my delight, four LARGE prints adorned the walls, and they look like A. Aubrey Bodine works.
I have a fondness for Bodine's work, especially his Baltimore shots, and these are huge! They must be 6 by 8 feet or more. I can't find any details on Marriott's site about them, and know very little else, since I was asked to leave by the security staff. Turns out the "conference" that was going on, involved "secure and private" information, so since I didn't have a badge, I had to leave. I asked them if I could come back again, and begrudgingly, they said yes. Apparently I was some kind of security risk, even though I had gone up the escalator, seen no signs saying anything about security, and had wandered the lobby for at least 5 minutes.
anyway, these photos are great works, and I want to know more about them.
Saturday, August 23, 2008
Obama and Biden, sitting in a tree
Obama says you'll be my VP!!!
So, ya, it is 2:56 am, and Obama picked Biden just now apparently. Does this mean Obama sent texts to people at this time? Man, I'd be pissed if I were a normal sleeper. But still awake.
So, read the story here:
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/thefix/2008/08/obama_picks_biden.html?hpid=topnews
Full disclosure: Hopefully this will link in with the news cycle and bump up hits on the blog. Shameless self-promotion.
Some photos I have shot of Biden, from the Gala of the National Network to End Domestic Violence: A very affable and friendly guy, for sure. See more of my event shooting, including other Members of Congress and celebrities like Bernie Williams of the Yankees, in my events section.
So, ya, it is 2:56 am, and Obama picked Biden just now apparently. Does this mean Obama sent texts to people at this time? Man, I'd be pissed if I were a normal sleeper. But still awake.
So, read the story here:
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/thefix/2008/08/obama_picks_biden.html?hpid=topnews
Full disclosure: Hopefully this will link in with the news cycle and bump up hits on the blog. Shameless self-promotion.
Some photos I have shot of Biden, from the Gala of the National Network to End Domestic Violence: A very affable and friendly guy, for sure. See more of my event shooting, including other Members of Congress and celebrities like Bernie Williams of the Yankees, in my events section.
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
News Comments: Disgusting Foreclosure News
To go off the topic of photography for a little, let me rant about some recent news headlines on major news networks. Ed McMahon and Evander Holyfield have both been the subjects of articles and specials on how the mortgage crisis is affecting everyone. McMahon is behind $644,000, approximately, on mortgage payments for his nearly $5 MILLION dollar home! Poor guy is having a hard time selling it, what with Britney Whacko Spears living nearby. Holyfield's Mansion is even more egregious in its size and cost, and the media is crying the blues for him, as well.
Pardon the expression, but F$## that! Though I feel sorry for anyone near losing their home, this should not be national news. The money McMahon is behind on could house 8 people in average size homes, people who may be out on the street, or struggling just to make rent. $644,000!!!!???? That is not behind on a mortgage, that is something seriously wrong with our society, that there is even news coverage for someone of such celebrity stature being in a bind, while daily hundreds of thousands go without affordable housing, or cut down in food and other necessities in order to pay their rent.
Holyfield, McMahon, and others, here's an idea. Downsize your house, sell it for a loss, and still come out with $3 million or whatever, more than the average American has or will see while searching for a new house. While these near foreclosures may point to the size of the problem in the market, for us to focus attention on people at this level, versus what is really wrong with our society plagued by high costs of housing, rising numbers of homeless persons, and more and more of us sinking below the poverty levels, is disgusting. This makes me sick.
A look at the houses and articles:
Holyfield's House!
Article on McMahon foreclosure
McMahon's house, photo and article
Pardon the expression, but F$## that! Though I feel sorry for anyone near losing their home, this should not be national news. The money McMahon is behind on could house 8 people in average size homes, people who may be out on the street, or struggling just to make rent. $644,000!!!!???? That is not behind on a mortgage, that is something seriously wrong with our society, that there is even news coverage for someone of such celebrity stature being in a bind, while daily hundreds of thousands go without affordable housing, or cut down in food and other necessities in order to pay their rent.
Holyfield, McMahon, and others, here's an idea. Downsize your house, sell it for a loss, and still come out with $3 million or whatever, more than the average American has or will see while searching for a new house. While these near foreclosures may point to the size of the problem in the market, for us to focus attention on people at this level, versus what is really wrong with our society plagued by high costs of housing, rising numbers of homeless persons, and more and more of us sinking below the poverty levels, is disgusting. This makes me sick.
A look at the houses and articles:
Holyfield's House!
Article on McMahon foreclosure
McMahon's house, photo and article
Saturday, April 19, 2008
Artomatic again!
I will be taking part in Artomatic again this year. I till be nice to be back after 3 plus years of not having been involved. I'm looking forward to the exhibit in a great building Artomatic volunteers secured this year. For those of you who do not know, Artomatic is a huge, HUGE, exhibition, with nearly 800 artists. I'll be on floor 4 of the building, with more details to come.
Check it out here in the meantime: www.artomatic.org
Check it out here in the meantime: www.artomatic.org
Thursday, February 21, 2008
PeaceNow Show in DC
I will be exhibiting photos in the PeaceNow show at the Warehouse Gallery in DC. I won't be at the opening. :( You should go! Especially if you are in DC.
Details:
Details:
Where Art and Conflict intersect
Warehouse Gallery
presents PeaceNow!
The 6th and final peace show at Warehouse on 7th Street
40 artists show painting, installation, photography, sculpture, video
Feb 22 - April 6, 2008
Gallery Hours: Saturdays and Sundays 1-4pm
And by appt
Opening Reception Friday Feb 22 6-9pm
Meet the Artists
Earlier Peace shows at Warehouse:
* Faces of Iraq 2003
* Propaganda of War 2003
* War or Peace 2004
* Where's the Peace 2005
* Shock and Awe 2006
1021 7th Street NW
Wednesday, February 06, 2008
Happy Mardi Gras!
In Memoriam: Tony Cushing - Cat's Eye Pub, Baltimore, MD.
A great night two years in a row, when the saints go marching in.
Also, may we never forget the tragedy that was Katrina, and the disaster our country still allows to happen: http://www.canyoupicturethat.com/Gulfcoast1/index.htm
A great night two years in a row, when the saints go marching in.
Also, may we never forget the tragedy that was Katrina, and the disaster our country still allows to happen: http://www.canyoupicturethat.com/Gulfcoast1/index.htm
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
DISGUSTING
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/video/2007/09/18/VI2007091800699.html?hpid=multimedia1&hpv=national
EDIT: This is a longer version, showing his question and better angles at what is seen to be not violent resistance, at least not enough to deserve a taser. WTF? These cops should be canned immediately: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sE76LQwT6qA
EDIT 2: Another, showing the after effects and how some students actually did stand up for him:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHl4cPRDpzw
This is a video of a student being tasered. Apparently for speaking out? From the video, you can not tell if he did anything to deserve this, and it seems he didn't. This is not the first case of abuse of a taser by campus police, and it is thoroughly disgusting. Watch it until the end.
Shame on the people in the room for not doing anything. Shame on the officers and campus admin for allowing this to happen from most likely bad training and procedures. Kerry does seem to try to answer the students questions, but shame on him for continuing to babble while the student is detained for no reason.
Like I said, the video shows no motive for the officers even attempting to escort the student out, but perhaps there is more to this story?
EDIT: This is a longer version, showing his question and better angles at what is seen to be not violent resistance, at least not enough to deserve a taser. WTF? These cops should be canned immediately: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sE76LQwT6qA
EDIT 2: Another, showing the after effects and how some students actually did stand up for him:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHl4cPRDpzw
This is a video of a student being tasered. Apparently for speaking out? From the video, you can not tell if he did anything to deserve this, and it seems he didn't. This is not the first case of abuse of a taser by campus police, and it is thoroughly disgusting. Watch it until the end.
Shame on the people in the room for not doing anything. Shame on the officers and campus admin for allowing this to happen from most likely bad training and procedures. Kerry does seem to try to answer the students questions, but shame on him for continuing to babble while the student is detained for no reason.
Like I said, the video shows no motive for the officers even attempting to escort the student out, but perhaps there is more to this story?
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
Add your voice against photography restrictions in NYC
Sign this petition.
NYC is once again looking to restrict First Amendment guaranteed rights of photography in public spaces. This is a very bad precedent if it is to happen, and also a severe attack on freedoms for all of us. It will even impact amateur and casual photographers.
For details on the proposed rules, see here.
Only 3 days left to sign the petition. Thanks to Lenny at DC / MidAtlantic Artnews for posting this.
NYC is once again looking to restrict First Amendment guaranteed rights of photography in public spaces. This is a very bad precedent if it is to happen, and also a severe attack on freedoms for all of us. It will even impact amateur and casual photographers.
For details on the proposed rules, see here.
Only 3 days left to sign the petition. Thanks to Lenny at DC / MidAtlantic Artnews for posting this.
Rising from the cave...
...Not a real cave, but I've neglected to update the blog and the page for quite a while. I am still in Baltimore, working part time on my photography and some non-profit consulting work, and also at Patrick's, www.patricksofpratt.com, as a bartender.
Some recent news related to my photography:
-I've shot a few more weddings this year, I'll post links soon for the public to see.
-I am now a member of the Sowebo Arts collective, here in Sowebo (Southwest Baltimore), my new neighborhood.
-I should have a showing coming up in September at a local restaurant, and one or two others in the works.
-I'll soon be selling smaller prints on Ebay, keep an eye out for more info.
-I did my first "Fair" this year, sharing a booth with my brother and his Bonsai work at the Sowebohemian Arts Festival here in Baltimore.
That's all for now. More to come soon. I hope your summers are treating you well.
Matt
Some recent news related to my photography:
-I've shot a few more weddings this year, I'll post links soon for the public to see.
-I am now a member of the Sowebo Arts collective, here in Sowebo (Southwest Baltimore), my new neighborhood.
-I should have a showing coming up in September at a local restaurant, and one or two others in the works.
-I'll soon be selling smaller prints on Ebay, keep an eye out for more info.
-I did my first "Fair" this year, sharing a booth with my brother and his Bonsai work at the Sowebohemian Arts Festival here in Baltimore.
That's all for now. More to come soon. I hope your summers are treating you well.
Matt
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
A Debut!
A while ago on this blog, I let everyone know about the unique photo I captured of the Wilson Bridge demolition, as seen in the Express, and "Solarize This" Blog. I am proud to announce that is now available in a Limited Edition of 95 Prints.
The print is an impressive 20"x24" inches, printed from a 4x5 inch black and white negative. It captures all 5 to 6 seconds of the demolition charges as they ripple along the bridge.
The first 20 prints will be sold at a special introductory price of $375. Orders can be made by emailing me at matt@canyoupicturethat.com.
The public debut of this image will be this weekend, on sunday, May 27th, at the Sowebohemian Arts Festival in Baltimore, MD. Join me there to see this unique shot in person and get your order in.
Comments about this photo:
"Dark and Moody," "A wonderful shot," "A cool photo."
See the video of the bridge demolition here.
The print is an impressive 20"x24" inches, printed from a 4x5 inch black and white negative. It captures all 5 to 6 seconds of the demolition charges as they ripple along the bridge.
The first 20 prints will be sold at a special introductory price of $375. Orders can be made by emailing me at matt@canyoupicturethat.com.
The public debut of this image will be this weekend, on sunday, May 27th, at the Sowebohemian Arts Festival in Baltimore, MD. Join me there to see this unique shot in person and get your order in.
Comments about this photo:
"Dark and Moody," "A wonderful shot," "A cool photo."
See the video of the bridge demolition here.
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