Tag: Photography Exhibitions
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Does ‘Arty’ Language Make Better Images?
Does ‘arty’ language make better images? Surely it is the photographs that are remarkable for their content that we remember most. Those that need detailed explanation may often soon be forgotten.
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A Fragile And Worthwhile Investment
A visit to the ‘Fragile Beauty’ exhibition at the V&A proves a highly worthwhile investment of both time and money.
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Visit The Exhibition Or Read The Book First?
Very often when there is a major photographic exhibition, an accompanying book is published and there may be a fair amount of attendant publicity. So here’s a question: Is it a good idea to see the images in a book or newspaper before you visit the show? Look at the images in advance and, it…
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Do Better Cameras Make Better Pictures?
A recent visit to the Sony World Photography Awards exhibition, followed by a wander through the rooms of the National Portrait Gallery, prompted me to consider whether the latest camera technologies are bringing better pictures than those of yesteryear. The first point to make is that it is people who take photographs, the cameras are…