The News Review:
- Zimbabwe: World Press Photo Exhibition pens
- Dinh Q Lê’s solo exhibition ‘After the War’ is a tale of…
- ld World lingers in south Texas
- Alexandria-Arlington Community Events Feb. 14-21 2008
- Foster kids have a heart set on home
- Bosque ffers Guided Bird Counts
- The original Gambler spotted at Kewadin Casino (photos added)
Zimbabwe: World Press Photo Exhibition pens
AllAfrica.com – Feb 14, 2008
GA_googleFillSlot( “AllAfrica_Story_Inset” );rganised by the Royal Netherlands Embassy in collaboration with the National Gallery the exhibition provides a platform for an overview of how photographers tackle their work and how the press gives people news bringing together pictures from all parts of the globe reflecting trends and developments in photojournalism. The exhibition is also educative and informative for local photojournalists media houses artists and other related institutions. The event gives young photographers a chance to contribute meaningfully to their careers. ne photo that represents an issue situation or event of great journalistic importance will be chosen for the World Photo of the Year award.
Dinh Q Lê’s solo exhibition ‘After the War’ is a tale of…
San Diego Union Tribune – Feb 14, 2008
His visually complicated and painstakingly crafted photographic works are on view at SDSU's University Art Gallery. So is a large-scale video installation “The Imaginary Country” on which he collaborated with fellow artists Tuan Andrew Nguyan and Ha Thuc Phu Nam. This solo exhibition curated by University Art Gallery director Tina Yapelli is called “After the War. ” He's shown in Los Angeles consistently but never in San Diego. DETAILS“After the War” photographs by Dinh Q. Lê When: Through March 1Where: University Art Gallery San Diego State University 5500 Campanile Drive the College AreaTickets: Free (parking permits available in the art department office)Phone: (619) 594-5171nline:… His style of picture-making has the effect of making even a familiar image appear as if it's emerging from a world of visuals – separate from the daily torrent of photographs in print on television and online. The war is receding into the past for Vietnam as well as the United States of course; Vietnam is becoming part of the global economy in large part because of investment by multinational corporations. Lê aims a questioning eye on Vietnam's present in photo-weavings like “Untitled (SPAM). ” The familiar typography of “SPAM” seems to be shoving the hammer and sickle to the right side of the picture. It's a metaphor for one set of values superseding another obvious in its message but visually striking nonetheless. Lê carries this idea of mingling past and present into his collaborative video work “The Imaginary Country. ” Across three large screens you see layers of images of people with their backs to us walking into the sea.
ld World lingers in south Texas
Denver Post – Feb 14, 2008
A shop started in 1920 that still offers a good mix of serious souvenirs and goofy gewgaws. 3 — Gallery of the Southwest 13423 Blanco Road 210-493-3344 gallery. No bargains but the price is fair for authentic American Indian jewelry rugs fetishes and more and the staff knows its stuff. 4 — Little’s Boots 110 Division Ave.
Alexandria-Arlington Community Events Feb. 14-21 2008
Washington Post – Feb 14, 2008
Mondays-Thursdays through Feb. 29 Gallery at Convergence 1801 N. Quaker Lane Alexandria.
Foster kids have a heart set on home
St. Petersburg Times – Feb 14, 2008
- This year the Hillsborough Heart Gallery and the Pinellas-Pasco Heart Gallery together feature 150 kids in search of families. – Showing pictures works. Forty percent of the kids in the 2007 galleries were matched with potential families and 20 percent were adopted according to the organizations. – This week we introduce you to a few of this year's kids… – This year the Hillsborough Heart Gallery and the Pinellas-Pasco Heart Gallery together feature 150 kids in search of families. – Showing pictures works. Forty percent of the kids in the 2007 galleries were matched with potential families and 20 percent were adopted according to the organizations. – This week we introduce you to a few of this year's kids. You can see more pictures and learn more about the Hillsborough gallery by clicking on.
Bosque ffers Guided Bird Counts
SmallTownPapers News Service – Feb 14, 2008
They can also view bird photos taken by participants during the count and send in their own digital images for the online photo gallery and contest. In 2007 Great Backyard Bird Count participants made history breaking records for the number of birds reported and the number of checklists. Participants sent in 81203 checklists tallying 11082387 birds of 613 species. “Literally there has never been a more detailed snapshot of a continental bird-distribution profile in history” said John Fitzpatrick Director of the Cornell Lab of rnithology. “Imagine scientists 250 years from now being able to compare these data with their own!”Already the count results show how the numbers of some bird species have changed in recent years such as a decline in Northern Pintails and an increase in Hooded Mergansers consistent with trends from the Christmas Bird Count and Breeding Bird Survey.
The original Gambler spotted at Kewadin Casino (photos added)
SooToday.com – Feb 14, 2008
Ruby Lucille and of course The Gambler were all there. ne lucky audience member left with not only $100 cold hard cash because of Rogers’ set list but also a free t-shirt. All of these details and more has now been posted with an accompanying photo gallery on SooToday.