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Today’s photo comes from the talented @vastumarco, highlighting the best mobile photography and art. With ‘Pic of the Day,’ we aim to create a space that crosses borders, languages, and cultures. We connect through the shared language of visual storytelling, allowing us to appreciate the beauty and diversity of our world. Mobile photography has shown its power throughout our journey. As smartphones and their cameras improve, the opportunity for artistic expression keeps growing. This openness allows creators like @vastumarco to share their vision with a global audience, encouraging others to explore their creativity. Today’s photograph is more than just an image. It opens a window into imagination and emotions. @silkemetzartivist skillfully…
Book Review: Painting Photography Painting by Carol Armstrong
Book Review: Painting Photography Painting by Carol Armstrong Painting Photography Painting: Selected Essays by Carol Armstrong, published by Mack Books in 2023, is an ambitious collection of essays that delves into the intersections of visual art forms, specifically painting and photography. This compilation represents Armstrong’s decades-long engagement with art history, feminist theory, and critical analysis of visual culture, making it an illuminating read for both art enthusiasts and academic audiences. Painting Photography Painting: Selected Essays All images – Courtesy of the artist and MACK. The Essence of Artistic Inquiry At the heart of Armstrong’s essays lies a compelling question: what defines a medium? This query is vividly explored in the…
Life and Loss: Alessandra Sanguinetti’s On the Sixth Day as a Visual Elegy – Book Review
Life and Loss: Alessandra Sanguinetti’s On the Sixth Day as a Visual Elegy – Book Review Alessandra Sanguinetti’s On the Sixth Day, republished by Mack Books in 2023, is an evocative photobook exploring the lives of animals on a rural Argentine farm. Initially released in 2005 and celebrated for its unsentimental portrayal of life and death in the animal world, this expanded edition includes previously unseen images, enriching the powerful narrative. The title references the biblical creation story, in which animals and humans were brought into existence on the sixth day, grounding the work in a thematic exploration of creation, existence, and mortality. The result is a profoundly poetic and…
Greatest Mobile Art Pic of the Day (2,252)
Today’s photo comes from the talented @harnaka_harto, highlighting the best mobile photography and art. With ‘Pic of the Day,’ we aim to create a space that crosses borders, languages, and cultures. We connect through the shared language of visual storytelling, allowing us to appreciate the beauty and diversity of our world. Mobile photography has shown its power throughout our journey. As smartphones and their cameras improve, the opportunity for artistic expression keeps growing. This openness allows creators like @harnaka_harto to share their vision with a global audience, encouraging others to explore their creativity. Today’s photograph is more than just an image. It opens a window into imagination and emotions. @silkemetzartivist skillfully…
Carmen Winant’s My Birth: A Raw and Transformative Portrait of Creation – Book Review
Carmen Winant’s My Birth: A Raw and Transformative Portrait of Creation – Book Review Carmen Winant’s My Birth is a striking and profoundly introspective photobook that delves into childbirth’s physical, emotional, and societal dimensions. This edition, published by Mack Books in 2024, expands on themes Winant has previously explored, blending personal history with collective experience. The book juxtaposes images of her mother’s births with found photographs of anonymous women during labour, creating a visual tapestry that celebrates birth as both an intimate and communal act. To purchase this book, please go here. All images – Courtesy of the artist and MACK. A Visual Journey Through Birth The book’s structure follows…
Ray’s a Laugh: A Human Portrait Through Time – Book Review
Ray’s a Laugh: A Human Portrait Through Time – Book Review Richard Billingham’s Ray’s a Laugh has long been hailed as one of the most significant works in contemporary photography. Initially published in the mid-1990s, the photobook offered a brutally honest and raw portrayal of Billingham’s family, particularly his father, Ray, and his mother, Liz, in their cluttered, working-class Birmingham flat. In 2024, Mack Books reissued this iconic work, recontextualizing the original images while expanding the narrative to offer new depth and understanding of the family dynamics. The 2024 edition, referred to as Billingham’s “director’s cut,” expands on the original, offering a more comprehensive collection of images alongside a more…
Sony World Photography Awards – Opportunities for all Photographers
Sony World Photography Awards – Opportunities for all Photographers From Wildlife & Nature to Architecture & Design, the ten categories in the Sony World Photography Awards provide photographers like you with an opportunity to showcase your talent and celebrate your success. Whether you become a category winner, the recipient of the Sustainability Prize or perhaps the next Photographer of the Year, there are plenty of ways you could win in the Sony World Photography Awards. Did you know you don’t have to be a professional photographer to enter the Professional competition? All you need is a series of 5 to 10 images! You can enter one series per category for free to increase your chances of winning$25,000. Enter for…
Prix de la Photographie, Paris (PX3) Launches 2025 Competition – Seeking Powerful Visual Stories from Across the Globe
Prix de la Photographie, Paris (PX3) Launches 2025 Competition – Seeking Powerful Visual Stories from Across the Globe The prestigious Prix de la Photographie, Paris (PX3) photo competition has officially opened for its 2025 edition. It invites photographers worldwide to submit their best work for global recognition, cash prizes totalling $11,500, and coveted spots in the PX3 Annual Book and the exclusive Winners’ Exhibition in Paris. Celebrating its commitment to promoting photographic talent, PX3 recognizes professional and amateur photography excellence. Winners will be honoured to compete for the title of PX3 Photographer of the Year, with a $5,000 cash prize, and PX3 Best New Talent for non-professional and student photographers,…
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Today’s photo comes from the talented @debergenseboekenkast, highlighting the best mobile photography and art. With ‘Pic of the Day,’ we aim to create a space that crosses borders, languages, and cultures. We connect through the shared language of visual storytelling, allowing us to appreciate the beauty and diversity of our world. Mobile photography has shown its power throughout our journey. As smartphones and their cameras improve, the opportunity for artistic expression keeps growing. This openness allows creators like @debergenseboekenkast to share their vision with a global audience, encouraging others to explore their creativity. Today’s photograph is more than just an image. It opens a window into imagination and emotions. @silkemetzartivist…
Greatest Mobile Art Pic of the Day (2,250)
Today’s photo comes from the talented @ginacostaphotography, highlighting the best mobile photography and art. With ‘Pic of the Day,’ we aim to create a space that crosses borders, languages, and cultures. We connect through the shared language of visual storytelling, allowing us to appreciate the beauty and diversity of our world. Mobile photography has shown its power throughout our journey. As smartphones and their cameras improve, the opportunity for artistic expression keeps growing. This openness allows creators like @ginacostaphotography to share their vision with a global audience, encouraging others to explore their creativity. Today’s photograph is more than just an image. It opens a window into imagination and emotions. @silkemetzartivist skillfully…
