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"Who was I then, who am I now?" Photograph and digital image composite, 60x90cm From the series "Museum of the Fantastic". #fineartphotography #contemporaryphotography #visualartwork #storytellingphotography #digitalart #artgallery #contemporaryartwork #artphotography #artcollecting #art #imaginativeartwork #narrativeart #figurativeart

"Oedipus" Photograph and digital image composite, 60x90cm From the series "Homeland, a lyrical perversion". #fineartphotography #contemporaryphotography #visualartwork #storytellingphotography #digitalart #artgallery #contemporaryartwork #artphotography #artcollecting #art #imaginativeartwork #narrativeart #figurativeart

Photography is more than a visual art form— It’s a bridge that connects history, culture, and community. In museums, it serves as a powerful tool to preserve moments in time, making history and art accessible to all. Through the lens, we not only capture artifacts and exhibitions but also the emotions, stories, and experiences that define our shared human journey. Photography invites communities into the museum space, sparking curiosity, dialogue, and reflection. It builds a living archive, allowing us to connect with the past while inspiring future generations to engage with culture in meaningful ways. In this way, photography helps museums transform from places of quiet observation to vibrant spaces of community connection and storytelling. #museum #photography Visit Orlando Museum Of Art currently showing four great exhibitions: PUSH, TORN APART, FRONT ROW CENTER, GOLDEN LEGACY (September 22 to January 5)

Tips for emerging artists on how to write an exhibition history: 1. For each exhibition, include its full title, the gallery's name and location, and the year it took place. 2. Organise your exhibitions chronologically, starting with the most recent. 3. Separate solo and group exhibitions into different lists. 4. Include a section for ‘Upcoming’ or ‘Scheduled’ exhibitions, if you have any. 5. Add any creative projects/collaborations/commissions. 6. Do not forget to mention any awards, grants, or recognitions you've received for your art. #maskcreate #maskawards #MASKArt #africanart #kenyanartists #emmergingartist #EnablingInnovation #PesaMfukoni #AbabuNaKazi #CreativesRevivalKe #innovate #Kenyan #contemporaryart #ArtoftheDay #supportartists #onetowatch #onlineartgallery #artcollector #artforoffice #photooftheday #photography #picoftheday #TalantaHela #contemporaryafricanart #creative #africandiaspora #africainspired #artistsoninstagram

🎨✨ Art is not confined to galleries and museums; it's all around us, in the streets, nature, building halls, and even in the most unexpected corners of our daily lives. Observing art in various forms enriches our souls, opens our minds to new perspectives, and ignites a spark of creativity within. #arteportodolado, #belezaemtudo, #inspiraçãodiária, #arteverywhere, #beautyaroundus, #dailyinspiration, #liveart, #culturaviva, #miradaartística, #mundodelarte, #descubrirarte, #bellezzaovunque, #ispirazionequotidiana, #culturavivente, #sguardoartistico, #mondodellarte, #criatividadesemlimites, #expressãouniversal, #arteovunque, #scoprirelarte, #monday, #instagood, #photography, #discoverart, #unlimitedcreativity, #universalexpression

Catherine Opie confronts Hans Holbein: the American artist held her first solo exhibition in Brazil, at the Museu de Arte de São Paulo Assis Chateaubriand - MASP with a selection of portraits that were put into dialogue with works from the MASP collection. Thanks Catherine for sharing your stories and and your thoughts on photography and portraiture: "Portraiture anchors me to a broader notion of humanity, it allows me to study people, not necessarily famous people. Using the traditional aesthetics of portraiture, to involve the viewer in the observation of the work, is a way of redefining the body...It is essential that all human beings are legitimised. And the self-portrait is also a demonstration, a confirmation of my right to exist. It is essential that all human beings are legitimised. And the self-portrait is also a demonstration, a confirmation of my right to exist".

What is art? What is original? When photography was first offered as art, many pushed back. Yet it is now perfectly acceptable to "see" photography as art. Digital art of any kind was not considered art. Yet, now there are museums devoted to the craft. The definition of art continues to evolve as GenAI advances. The definition of art and the value of the remix will adapt to how humans create and interact with their creativity. What do you think?

What are photographs ‘doing’ in museums? Why are some photographs valued and others not? Why are some photographic practices visible and not others? What value systems and hierarchies do they reflect? Edited by Elizabeth Edwards and @ellaravilious, What Photographs Do is a co-publication from @uclpress and @vamuseum that explores how museums are defined through their photographic practices. It focuses not on formal collections of photographs as accessioned objects, but on what might be termed ‘non-collections’: the huge number of photographs that are integral to the workings of museums yet ‘invisible’, existing outside the structures of ‘the collection’. Whether you’re going to the @vamuseum to see #FragileBeauty: Photographs from the Sir #EltonJohn and #DavidFurnish Collection, or you are drawn to any other photography exhibition, this book will provide you with an extensive and unique range of accounts of what photographs ‘do’ in museums, expanding the critical discourse of both photography and museums. Read and download free, or purchase print: https://lnkd.in/eYZYemrg #OpenAccess #VictoriaAndAlbert #Photography #Museum

Why Over-Directing Your Photographer Could Be Hurting Your Brand. In the museum and heritage sector, authenticity is key. You want your audience to see the real, human stories behind your institution, not a polished façade. But here’s the paradox: the more you try to micromanage your photographer, the further you drift from authenticity. The solution isn’t more direction—it’s better collaboration. Start with clear conversations about your institution's story, tone, and goals, and then trust your photographer to do what they do best. The British Museum wanted to show the "real" visitor experience and that was what they got. Have you ever found that over-directing a shoot led to uninspired results? I’d love to hear your thoughts or experiences...... #britishmuseum #reportagephotography #brandphotography #peoplematter #candidmoments #realpeople #reallife #museums #heritage

"The shortest way to the other" Photograph and digital image composite, 60x90cm #fineartphotography #contemporaryphotography #visualartwork #storytellingphotography #digitalart #artgallery #contemporaryartwork #artphotography #artcollecting #art #imaginativeartwork #narrativeart #figurativeart #surrealism