Okay, back to MOPLA ... and don't forget the Palm Springs Photo Fest and Photo Fest 09 @ Long Beach are coming up to ! On April 7th at the Pacific Design Center (or the big blue whale) from 6-9 will be the reception of not just ONE show but SIX shows !
Tim Mantoani, Behind Photographs (April 7, Pacific Design Center, Room B210, 6-9PM)
Shooting 20x24 Polaroids of famous photographers as they hold their most iconic pictures, this interesting layered concept both juxtaposes and celebrates the creation and its creator. It is a rare chance for the viewer to be influenced by the original photograph, the interpretation of the artist himself as well as the combination of these elements forming the final photography itself. These photographs tell a story completely unique in is multifaceted layers and is a visual and mental pleasure for its appreciators. Tim Mantoani photographed over 150 individuals and MOPLA will be showcasing a specific sampling of this tremendous project. Our version of the Behind Photographs will feature master shooters such as Julius Shulman, David Hume Kennerly, Douglas Kirkland and many others based in Los Angeles. Tim will attend the reception.
Photo District News, Emerging 30 Show (April 7, Pacific Design Center, Room B222, 6-9PM)
Photo District News published their annual March issue that features the tenth class of 30 new and emerging photographers. PDN states their three goals for 'PDN's 2009: 30' is, "To provide emerging artists with a sorely needed venue to exhibit their images, to create a reliable resource for the photo community to seek out these talents, and to engage other aspiring photographers in thinking about what it takes to succeed in this profession."
B+, GHOST NOTES (April 7, Pacific Design Center, Room B257, 6-9PM)
GHOST NOTES, according to photographer B+, "is a "photo-album" that both documents and critiques music in its relation to the world. He continues, "Vinyl culture at the beginning of the new millennium is peculiarly positioned between being completely obsolete and forming the template for "the most important North American music since be-bop ----hip hop." Hip-hop music is the meta-history of recorded music turned on its head and his images reflect that movement. (personal note : B+ is a legend in the hip hop/photography scene here in LA since the early 90s, never had the pleasure of meeting him)
Mark Edward Harris, The AXIS OF EVIL (Inside North Korea, Inside Iran) (April 7, Pacific Design Center, Room B222, 6-9PM)
Mark Edward Harris, whose photo essays, "are driven by a fascination with history and international politics", create a visual portal into the culture and landscape of specifically, Iran and North Korea. Harris says, "I consider myself a student of history and incredibly fortunate to get up close and personal to the places that are in the news today and the history books tomorrow." This exhibit will honor and expose the honest and exquisite nature of these places and people we rarely have the chance to see in this light. Mark plans to be in attendance. (Saw his photos at the Slideluck Pot Show a while back, can't wait to see the actual prints !)
Jim McHugh, Remarkable: Places + Faces (April 7,Pacific Design Center, Room B208, 6-9PM)
Known for his recent Polaroid images of Los Angeles, Jim McHugh has been photographing common things in an uncommon manner for over thirty years. This collection of his work spans Europe, Asia as well as America and reflects the varied and changing threads of the photographer's ever altering life. This year his "Las Palmas Hotel- Hollywood" was acquired by the George Eastman House for their permanent collection in Rochester, N.Y.
John Delaney, GOLDEN EAGLE HUNTERS of MONGOLIA (April 7, Pacific Design Center, Room B222, 6-9PM)
After spending over 15 years as Master Printer working closely with such eminent photographers such as Bruce Davidson, Richard Avedon, Patrick Demarchelier, Steven Klein, Annie Leibovitz and Irving Penn, John Delaney's series "The Golden Eagle Hunters of Mongolia" has garnered him the prestigious International Photography Awards 2008 Discovery of the Year. This show follows his successful exhibit at the Farmani Gallery in NYC.
Gonna be a fun night :)
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