Ban.do just restocked some of their best selling products and this is one of them. I love the positive message. It’s proud but humbling.
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Photographer Spotlight: Elliott Erwitt
If you were to ask me who my favorite “living” photographer is, I’d probably have to say Elliott Erwitt. Now 88, he’s had an illustrious career in photography and he’s a member of the international photographic cooperative Magnum Photos. (According to co-founder Henri Cartier-Bresson, “Magnum is a community of thought, a shared human quality, a curiosity about what is going on in the world, a respect for what is going on and a desire to transcribe it visually.”)
Erwitt’s photos are striking because they depict real life scenes in a smart and witty way. He’s a genius at capturing the “decisive moment.” Erwitt has a strong penchant for shooting dogs, in fact, they have been the subject of four of his books. I recently bought Elliott Erwitt: Personal Best and have been studying his style.
In the book’s introduction it says, “In the 1990s Erwitt was increasingly showing images-many that hadn’t been shown publicly since they were created in the late 1940s and early 50s-that put him squarely in the firmament of this revered period of fine art photography. They demonstrate a conscious breaking of the rules for the then-contemporary photographic standards-perfect exposure, full tonal range, sharp focus, traditional composition-coupled with an existential ‘tough love’ treatment of America, cloaked in the aura of the film noir motion pictures of the period that hung over this generation of photographers. And, like his peers of that time, there is the unselfconscious striking out to create a deliberate style or signature of his own.”
Isn’t that what we all hope to achieve as photographers? A distinct style that’s all our own? I love that when you see an “Elliott Erwitt” photo, you immediately know that it’s his. Now that’s something to strive for.
I leave you with this quote by him, “To me, photography is an art of observation. It’s about finding something interesting in an ordinary place… I’ve found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them.”
Fun Links of the Week
Happy Friday and welcome to another week of Fun Links of the Week! As always, I’m gathering up the most interesting links out there, especially the ones that relate to art, design and photography. Of course, I sprinkle in some style and business links in, as well, just to add some flavor. Though I try to keep things relevant, just a quick heads up, you might find some slighter older links in here, too.
What are you to this weekend? I’m hanging out with some old friends at Balboa Park tomorrow and then we’re celebrating my nephew Riverton’s second birthday at my sister’s house on Sunday. Lots of fun up ahead. Just crossing my fingers no one gets sick!
Have a great weekend!
Are you listening to Embedded? The new podcast takes a story from the news and goes deep. (I like the host, Kelly McEvers, who’s also the co-host of All Things Considered.) This morning, I heard part of the El Salvador father-daughter story and almost cried. (Here’s the transcript.)
Now I don’t feel so bad about missing Coachella this year.
New York buildings look strangely beautiful in desolate landscapes.
I want these Secret Wood rings (especially the “snow”-filled ones like Enchanted Forest).
How clever is this rocket desk lamp? (via NotCot)
I didn’t know I needed this until now.
What are creatives’ favorite words?
My phone deserves this sleek gold stand.
Comcast just bought DreamWorks. Here’s co-founder Jeffrey Katzenberg’s story.
My minimalist-loving heart wants to live here.
Art + Photography lovers, here’s the ultimate Tumblr list.
Old barn turned modern home. (When can I move in?)
I finally found a good reason to (maybe) join Snapchat.
Facebook had a good week and now I hear one of my other favorite companies did, too. (Buy, buy, buy!)
They had me at minimalist.
Beauty junkies, here’s some breaking news.
Photo, Spring by Thomas Roux. Taken in Ménerbes, France.
Fun Links of the Week
Even POTUS weighed in on Prince’s death. (It was a moving tribute.)
Definitive proof that Prince is the best guitar player who ever lived.
Now that’s latte art.
Pretty candy-colored resin on a museum’s floor.
This guy’s self-portraits never cease to amaze me.
Real life “Where’s Wally?”
How NASA celebrates Earth Day.
Enjoyed this interview with Pinterest’s CEO.
Just Be You…(harsh but true)
This is Airbnb’s most desirable property listing worldwide. (I want to stay there!)
The most beautiful version of Monopoly yet.
A face from 2,000 stars.
Introverts Unite t-shirt.
Interested in watching this movie.
Art by Isopoly (via Scene 360)
Hello, I’m Alice Yoo! I’m founder and CEO of Skylar Yoo, a company dedicated to inspiring and empowering women to be bold. We sell apparel, art prints and accessories to the modern feminist.
In my former life, I was editor-in-chief of the art and culture blog My Modern Met, which I founded back in 2007. I curated and wrote about art, design and photography for more than seven years. (In fact, I published over 7,000 articles which were seen by millions of people worldwide.) I’m also co-author of a book called For Love: 25 Heartwarming Celebrations of Humanity, which is on Amazon and wherever books are sold.
I live in southern California along with my husband and my two toddler boys.
This blog is about what I love, the tough experiences that I’ve learned from, and my journey as a second time entrepreneur. Right now, I’m in the midst of a 365 day challenge, to read one book a day. If you share my passions or want to learn some cool new facts, come along for the ride. I hope to inspire, educate and entertain you!
