Brilliant song of the film "Breaking glass"
These ugly ducklings managed to reach utter swandom.
Not just to compliment a story but to push it forward and have it stick in the reader’s mind.To be creative, in my thinking, was to let go of convention and reach, even to test your abilities to make visual images that would speak volumes and make lifelong impressions in people’s minds.Fast forward to recent days and publishing has turned into online content and illustrations are all stock purchases. Images of business people shaking hands, sitting at computers, shaking computers with other business people, blah, blah, blah. The only upside to crappy fees is the strength it gives you to walk away proudly.Certain images that shocked people decades ago aren't seen as even a bit disturbing today. One of the best known images from the war was the execution of a suspected VC soldier in the street. Images need to motivate! It is also possible that, as we saw with the recent turmoil in the Middle East, news has become immediate with people able to post images globally.It is important, as professionals, to know the product/consumer/reader and create appropriately. LIFE magazine was the premier, over-sized magazine that gave people a view of events and people around the world. Diane Arbus, Richard Avedon… Pronounced “Dee-ann,” Diane Arbus (1923-1971) was a photographer from a privileged upbringing but known for her stark images of “unusual subjects.” Her images were, stark but truthful and they gave life and a humanity to her subjects who were…shunned by society as “imperfect,” “odd,” and “freakish.” Photos ©Diane Arbus It was said of Arbus, however, "in photographing the retarded, [Arbus] waits for the moment of fullest expression of disability: she shows people who are slack-jawed, vacant, drooling, uncoordinated, uncontrolled, demented-looking. An end shared, unfortunately, by many who photograph the harsh realities of life.Richard Avedon (1923-2004) outlived Arbus and was also known for his stark images of people but he gained notoriety for capturing thoughtful shots of the famous and beautiful. Unlike Arbus’ real, on-the-spot shots of her subjects in their surroundings, which told more of their stories as real people, Avedon took the famous and lowered them to the status of real people by capturing them in stark and empty surroundings. Arbus’ subjects were freaks and outcasts and her images gave them an air of joy and normalcy. Taking images a step further Amnesty International is known for not holding back. One can push beyond convention and reach for the strongest impact and visuals that will have an impact that will stick with the viewer for as long as possible, if not forever.These print ads by JWT, UAE incorporate not only powerful images of torture, but the placement in the magazine's center spread used the staples in the victim's wrists as part of the message. While good causes have created stronger messages through shocking images, PETA has come under huge criticism for "missing the mark" with their anti-fur ads but even the "kinder" and "gentler" World Wildlife Fund took a step into the shock zone with some images with Photoshopping to strengthen the message. Is the message that you can have fun killing people on PSP games or is it that video games are desensitizing us to violence. Not all images need to tug at the emotions of the viewer. With the advent of affordable video cameras, ordinary people caught incidents that shocked the world. The public's sensibilities back then couldn't handle such a strong message. A shame, as it was very powerful and well thought out...except for just how strong of a message it was.Another favorite of many was this commercial that ran for many, many years... But shock, horror and sorrow isn't the only strong message. As a former member of the Usual Gang of Idiots at MAD Magazine, I believe that humor has a strong message, too.
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"Un fotografo senza una rivista è come un contadino senza i campi". Questa frase è stata attribuita di volta in volta ai grandi maestri della fotografia, ma a noi piace pensare che l’autore sia stato Edward Steichen, considerando la sua ricchissima e speciale collaborazione con Condé Nast.
They are the only international collective of artists with Down syndrome, with a diverse range of styles and mediums, and they go on exhibition in New York next week.
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To this day, people find the unfortunate tale of RMS Titanic, fascinating, sad and mesmerizing. One of those people is Thomas Schmid, an artist who
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