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Wonders of the American Serengeti on display at Fall photo festival – West Yellowstone News Online: News

Wonders of the American Serengeti on display at Fall photo festival – West Yellowstone News Online: News

Sir David Attenborough, the renowned British naturalist, hasreferred to Yellowstone National Park as the “AmericanSerengeti.” From bears and bison, to rugged peaks, roaring falls and fuchsiaskies peppered with blue, cotton ball clouds, the landscapes andcritters that call it home make it a photographer’s paradise. These wonders were on display Monday night at the WestYellowstone Visitor [...]

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An Emergency in Slow Motion: The Inner Life of Diane Arbus, by William Todd Schultz – review

An Emergency in Slow Motion: The Inner Life of Diane Arbus, by William Todd Schultz – review

A classic documentary photograph from the 1930s – Dorothea Lange’s Migrant Mother, say – records the ravaged resilience of the woman depicted, and the concern (not the psychological anguish) of the woman who took it. In 1967, the New Documents exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art in New York featured three photographers moving, in [...]

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Around Redlands, October 22

Around Redlands, October 22

Halloween History Tour Cope Middle School students will unmask the creators of Halloween – from the ancient Celts and Romans to Irish immigrants and Victorians – during their second annual Halloween History Tour, a benefit for the school garden, from noon to 4 p.m. today at the school at 1000 W. Cypress Ave. The school’s [...]

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The Daily Bruin :: UCLA Cultural Affairs Commission and Samahang Pilipino put together art gallery, “Empowerment: An Exhibition of Pilipino American Strength”

The Daily Bruin :: UCLA Cultural Affairs Commission and Samahang Pilipino put together art gallery, “Empowerment: An Exhibition of Pilipino American Strength”

In the Filipino language Tagalog, the term “Balikbayan” means to return to one’s town. with more than 7000 miles separating Los Angeles from the Philippines’ capital city of Manila, returning to their roots is a long trip for Filipinos. but while issues in the Philippines seem far away, they also reach Filipino Americans in the [...]

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IU Bloomington’s African Studies Program celebrating its 50th anniversary this weekend:
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IU Bloomington’s African Studies Program celebrating its 50th anniversary this weekend: IU News Room: Indiana University

Last modified: Monday, October 17, 2011 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 17, 2011 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — The African Studies Program at Indiana University Bloomington is celebrating its 50th anniversary this Thursday through Saturday (Oct. 20-22) with a series of events, which will include a photography exhibit, lectures and music. Interest in Africa dates back decades, particularly [...]

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The Annenberg Space for Photography Presents Digital Darkroom, an Exploration of Altered… — LOS ANGELES, Oct. 17, 2011 /PRNewswire/ –

The Annenberg Space for Photography Presents Digital Darkroom, an Exploration of Altered… — LOS ANGELES, Oct. 17, 2011 /PRNewswire/ –

      LOS ANGELES, Oct. 17, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — the Annenberg Space for Photography is pleased to announce its next exhibit – Digital Darkroom, a group show featuring the work of 17 artists from the U.S., France and the U.K. that explores the intersection of art and technology. Digital Darkroom opens to the public [...]

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How Photography Has Changed Over the Past 200 Years

How Photography Has Changed Over the Past 200 Years

Taking pictures throughout one’s life has been a part of American culture for over a hundred years now. The camera was first introduced in the United States in the early 1800s and was commercialized later in the century. From the time it was first put into the American market until now, the camera and the [...]

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Postmodernism A New V&A Cultural Survey

Postmodernism A New V&A Cultural Survey

Style and Subversion 1970 – 1990  Explores Postmodernism and its impact on architecture, design and art The Victoria and Albert Museum have announced a major autumn exhibition exploring Postmodernism. this will be the first in-depth study of architecture, design and art covering the 1970s and 1980s, examining a recent and contentious phenomena in art and [...]

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A Trek Through Moroccan Culture and History

A Trek Through Moroccan Culture and History

Morocco is situated in North Africa, on the Atlantic Ocean and extending into the Mediterranean Sea. with a diverse landscape and rich culture, it is the perfect country to explore on foot. Morocco treks are becoming increasingly popular, and people are beginning to see the value in discovering its beauty on Morocco hiking holidays. Known [...]

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Photo finish 

Photo finish 

Shutterbugs, and those who love them, won’t want to miss this year’s Photopolis. The city-wide photography festival runs for the month of October, and is an opportunity to discover work by local, national and international artists in a variety of venues. The exhibits will showcase a full range of photographic technologies: from images captured by [...]

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