Intrigued to see how he will approach his future projects and what they will reveal to us.
Website: www.x-lucchesi.com
Special #005: Xavier Lucchesi
Friday, September 27, 2013
Photography without a lens? Xavier Lucchesi, 1959, France, uses X-rays and the most efficient scanners to create his bizarre images. He makes images while going through the matter of small and large objects, from animals, bodies, paintings of Picasso to entire trucks. Even though X-ray goes straight through matter it still shows various details of the objects, sometimes revealing secrets invisible to and hidden from the naked eye. Xavier shows us what we can only imagine but also creates a new reality, one that is based on solid objects becoming fantastical entities. His work has been exhibited on numerous occasions, mainly in Europe and Asia. The following images come from the series Radioportraits, Automates and Trafic.
Intrigued to see how he will approach his future projects and what they will reveal to us.
Website: www.x-lucchesi.com
Intrigued to see how he will approach his future projects and what they will reveal to us.
Website: www.x-lucchesi.com
500 is in the US... Portland & Los Angeles
Wednesday, April 17, 2013I have just arrived in Portland, Oregon where I am invited to review portfolio's in the next four days at the PhotoLucida Portfolio Reviews. Already I have had the pleasure to meet several photographers that are on this website.
After the intense four days of reviewing I will be heading to Los Angeles. Mopla (Month of Photography Los Angeles) invited me to create a special projection to be shown on April 25 and 27, which is also the closing night party. I have chosen the theme Sublime & Divine; A Painter's Eye. If you are in the neighbourhood, make sure to check it out. See the video above for the trailer.
The projection includes photographers alexandfelix, Jeff Bark, Laurence Demaison, Thomas Devaux, Eliot Lee Hazel, Billy Kidd, Nico Krijno, Richard Learoyd, Adeline Mai, Sayaka Maruyama, Maxwell Snow, Christian Tagliavini, Pim Top, Nicol Vizioli.
It is amazing to see that there are still a lot of photographers e-mailing their suggestions. Do not hesitate to e-mail if you haven't done so yet.
Do you want a tailor-made 500 Photographers projection at your photography event or are you interested in creating an exhibition? Do you need a curator or editor for a magazine, book or any other publication? Do not hesitate to contact me. I am also available for lectures and portfolio reviews. Is there any other way you think we can work together, let me know!
Trailer Guatephoto Festival 2012
Monday, October 29, 2012500 Photographers will be showing a projection at the Guatephoto festival. I have carefully selected 20 Photographers to be shown at the [DOT]COM exhibition.
Together with Bart Dykstra (motion design & guitars) I have created a small teaser / trailer for the exhibit, just to get you in the mood.
I will be in Guatemala City between November 7 and 12, so don't hesitate to say hi if you are in the neighborhood.
Four websites have been asked to create a projection, including Flakphoto, Lenscratch and FotoVisura.
You can visit the [DOT]COM exhibit between November 7 and 25, 2012, at Avenida Las Américas 16-76, Zona 13, Guatemala City, Tuesdays to Sundays, 10 to 18h.
For more information on the [DOT]COM exhibit and all the other exhibitions and events at Guatephoto visit: guatephoto.org
Do you want a tailor-made 500 Photographers projection at your photography event or are you interested in creating an exhibition? Do you need a curator or editor for a magazine, book or any other publication? Do not hesitate to contact me. I am also available for lectures and portfolio reviews. Is there any other way you think we can work together, let me know!
Update on 500 Photographers
Monday, September 24, 2012
Dear readers & followers,
After a silent period I thought it was time to let you know what is going on at 500 Photographers so you know what to expect the coming months and ofcourse to let you know when the remaining 45 photographers will be posted.
500 Photographers has been asked by Guatephoto, a photo festival in Guatemala city in November, to create a projection that will be shown at the new gallery of La Fototeca. In the converted movie theatre they will be placing four large screens projecting the work of this website and three other well respected and known websites simultaneously. Currently I am curating and producing the projection to make something that should make some jaws drop. Throughout the city there will be exhibitions including work from acclaimed photographers as Roger Ballen, Maleonn and Erwin Olaf.
At the same time I'm looking for the remaining 45 photographers that will be featured on this website to complete the list as well as creating things to be done after the website is completed. If you still want to suggest yourself or someone else you believe should be included: now is the time. Check the suggestions page and send me an e-mail. Make sure the photographers you suggest are truly special image makers with a clear signature.
As quality has been my highest priority throughout the process of creating this website, I'm not yet going to pinpoint the exact moment when the photographers will be posted on here, however, it should not be too long from now. I'm excited about the festival in Guatemala, and excited to be finishing 500 Photographers.
To make sure you don't miss the moment when 500 continues you can subscribe to the rss feed above or like the facebook page.
For those people going to Guatephoto: it would be wonderful to meet you.
Friendly greetings, Pieter Wisse
After a silent period I thought it was time to let you know what is going on at 500 Photographers so you know what to expect the coming months and ofcourse to let you know when the remaining 45 photographers will be posted.
500 Photographers has been asked by Guatephoto, a photo festival in Guatemala city in November, to create a projection that will be shown at the new gallery of La Fototeca. In the converted movie theatre they will be placing four large screens projecting the work of this website and three other well respected and known websites simultaneously. Currently I am curating and producing the projection to make something that should make some jaws drop. Throughout the city there will be exhibitions including work from acclaimed photographers as Roger Ballen, Maleonn and Erwin Olaf.
At the same time I'm looking for the remaining 45 photographers that will be featured on this website to complete the list as well as creating things to be done after the website is completed. If you still want to suggest yourself or someone else you believe should be included: now is the time. Check the suggestions page and send me an e-mail. Make sure the photographers you suggest are truly special image makers with a clear signature.
As quality has been my highest priority throughout the process of creating this website, I'm not yet going to pinpoint the exact moment when the photographers will be posted on here, however, it should not be too long from now. I'm excited about the festival in Guatemala, and excited to be finishing 500 Photographers.
To make sure you don't miss the moment when 500 continues you can subscribe to the rss feed above or like the facebook page.
For those people going to Guatephoto: it would be wonderful to meet you.
Friendly greetings, Pieter Wisse
NOW AVAILABLE: 2nd Limited Edition T-shirt
Monday, July 16, 2012
This is your chance to own the second limited edition 500 Photographers T-shirt and support the 500 Photographers project.
What do you get?
If you decide to buy one of the hundred T-shirts you'll be getting a unique, quality silk-screen printed, BLACK Fruit of the Loom Heavy Pocket T-shirt. It contains a small pocket on the left front side with the small front design and a large design on the backside. The securely send package comes with a 'Certificate of Authenticity' which includes the exact number of your T-shirt. This is on a 'first come first serve' basis. The first buyer will get number 1 of 100 and the last will be getting number 100 of 100. Also included is a variety of 500 Photographers stickers.
How can I purchase my T-shirt?
Below this message is a PayPal "Buy Now" button. Using your Paypal Account or credit card you can purchase your copy. Make sure to choose the correct destination (Outside Europe, Europe or The Netherlands) and the correct T-shirt size (Small all the way through XXL). Also check whether the address given on your PayPal account is still correct.
How much does it cost?
The T-shirt is €29,95 incl. VAT. Depending on your destination shipping costs are added.
If you decide to buy a T-shirt, I'd like to thank you in advance for your support of the 500 Photographers website.
Design is by Kristiaan Passchier (www.behance.net/SlinkyStyles/frame)
What do you get?
If you decide to buy one of the hundred T-shirts you'll be getting a unique, quality silk-screen printed, BLACK Fruit of the Loom Heavy Pocket T-shirt. It contains a small pocket on the left front side with the small front design and a large design on the backside. The securely send package comes with a 'Certificate of Authenticity' which includes the exact number of your T-shirt. This is on a 'first come first serve' basis. The first buyer will get number 1 of 100 and the last will be getting number 100 of 100. Also included is a variety of 500 Photographers stickers.
How can I purchase my T-shirt?
Below this message is a PayPal "Buy Now" button. Using your Paypal Account or credit card you can purchase your copy. Make sure to choose the correct destination (Outside Europe, Europe or The Netherlands) and the correct T-shirt size (Small all the way through XXL). Also check whether the address given on your PayPal account is still correct.
How much does it cost?
The T-shirt is €29,95 incl. VAT. Depending on your destination shipping costs are added.
If you decide to buy a T-shirt, I'd like to thank you in advance for your support of the 500 Photographers website.
Design is by Kristiaan Passchier (www.behance.net/SlinkyStyles/frame)
Migration drama above the skies of Gibraltar
Sunday, April 29, 2012
This time of year sees a life and death drama unfold on numerous occasions above Gibraltar's skies. Tired migrating raptors reach the cliffs of the Rock of Gibraltar after crossing the sea. Here they are met by territorial Peregrine Falcons Falco peregrinus brookei and Yellow-legged Gulls Larus michahellis.
The Peregrines are defending their nest area and have daily battles with the gulls for rights to airspace
The gulls do the same, hanging in the wind above the nests, ready to pounce on anything that comes near...
The levels of aggression increase now that the young have hatched...
So migrating raptors are up against it...
For starters, they have the sea crossing, often in high winds. Here a Booted Eagle Hieraaetus pennatus struggles to reach the Rock. In the background, Ceuta on the North African coast, where it has come from, with the tall Rif Mountains behind.
Utterly exhausted, it crash lands
Others, like this Black Kite Milvus migrans, are immature birds in moult or with many flight feathers missing. This doesn't help either...
Then there are the gulls and the falcons...
That also forces unexpected landings...
Some of these birds recover and fly off but others are not so fortunate...
they ditch in the sea, and drown...
So this is the real drama of life and death. Can we blame the gulls and the falcons? I think not. They are just defending their own...
Photographer #455: Neil Krug
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Neil Krug, 1983, USA, is a photographer and director based in Los Angeles. Together with his girlfriend, now wife, Joni Harbeck, he founded Pulp Art Book, a collection of photography and commercial work in limited edition prints, books and films. In 2011 he released the LP-sized Pulp Art Book: Volume One with images of Joni shot with polaroid film years past its sell-by date. The narrative photographs remind us of spaghetti westerns and the artistic expressions of the 60s and 70s in B-movies and on LP covers. Pulp Art Book: Volume Two is expected to be released in June of 2012. This time the Poliziotteschi films were a major influence. Neil has created a vast amount of CD / LP covers for bands as My Chemical Romance, Scissor Sisters, Ladytron and The Pierces. Among his commercial clients are Warner Bros. Records, Warp Records and Burton Snowboards. The following images come from the portfolios Ladytron - Gravity the Seducer, Pulp Art Book: Volume One and My Chemical Romance.
Website: www.neilkrug.com
Website: www.neilkrug.com
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