Thomas Barrow

I was able to make it to the opening of Thomas Barrow's show down at Joseph Bellows last Friday and I highly recommend checking it out.

Student Photo Essay Contest

Bright Green Future is having a student photo essay contest. Enter here by Sunday for your chance to win some cash.

Accordance of Disciplines : Artist Ruben Ochoa and Architect Teddy Cruz with Art Critic, Robert Pincus, Moderato

Come tonight for an evening with short presentations by the artist and the architect with moderated discussion lead by the art critic focusing on the similarities, differences and philosophies of the artist and architect.

she: in her teens and twenties

In addition to the opening at Joseph Bellows on Friday night, the SDSU Art Gallery will have an opening for a group show she: in her teens and twenties, which includes the work of Charlie White and Lise Sarfati.

Photography Events

There are several photography events going on around town in the next few weeks, including artist lectures, openings and more. The Art of Photography Show has several talks happening on Mondays for the next six weeks -- more info here. Lee Peterson is giving a talk at the Oceanside Museum of Art this Saturday at 11am. And there is a reception with the artist Charles Grogg at Joseph Bellows Gallery in La Jolla on Friday October 1st from 5-8. Get out and see some art!!!

Photographers are Terrorists

Photography Is Not A Crime posted this new poster from TSA that makes it clear that they view photographers as terrorists. Be careful as wearing a hoodie and taking pictures of airplanes can get you in trouble. You can find more information on your rights as a photographer here.

Edgar Martins and the "Incredible Stairs to Nowhere"

I mentioned I would post a few articles concerning the Edgar Martins controversy with the photo above which was printed in the NY Times Magazine. I believe Rob at A Photo Editor was the first to write about it. You can find that article here. You can find more information and several more links on Joerg Colberg's wonderful blog here. And here is NY Times response to its readers..