Laura Letinsky

Laura Letinsky became a photographer partly because the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg wouldn’t let her take a class in painting until she’d completed a prerequisite course in art fundamentals. There was no prerequisite for the photography class. Letinsky began by emulating Diane Arbus. Perhaps … Keep readingLaura Letinsky

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Olivia Parker

Still life art has an ancient artistic tradition. Still life paintings have been found on the walls of Egyptian tombs; still life frescoes were uncovered on the walls of Roman villas in Herculaneum and Pompeii. Although the popularity of the still life has waxed and … Keep readingOlivia Parker

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Joel-Peter Witkin

The work of Joel-Peter Witkin is best described as photography of the grotesque. In fact, I’d go so far as to say it can only be described as photography of the grotesque. Everything about his work is grotesque: the subject matter, the models, his printing … Keep readingJoel-Peter Witkin

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