Augenblick , Book : The Merci Project / Inochi by James Whitlow Delano

The Merci Project / Inochi is a book created and curated by american photographer
James Whitlow Delano which has put up a good list of 118 photographers
which accepted to donate their photos for a special fund raise. Worth to buy if you look for a good photo book . Here more from the statement of the project which is
possible to purchase also on Amazon.
"The Mercy Project / Inochi features the work of 118 photographersfrom 28 countries from Magnum, VII Photo, Noor, National Geographic, to emerging talent worldwide coming together to create awareness and raise funds for hospice and palliative care. Eleanor Clift, a Newsweek writer who has also been a beneficiary of hospice care when her husband was in need, wrote the postscript for the book. I posed one question to photographers I’d met all over the world (through my reportage work), after the untimely passing of hissister, Jeanne, and last member of his nuclear family to renal cancer: “share with me one photograph that says to you, ‘MERCY’”. I hoped that this collection of photography could contribute in a meaningful, concrete way in the effort to expand awareness about the critical role that hospice care can play, as it is likely to touch the lives of most of our families during the course of our lives. Hospice care, the most humane care I have ever encountered, allowed our family to come together and freed Jeanne from pain so that we could focus more on her final 5 months of life. I have partnered with San Diego Hospice and the Institute for Palliative Medicine in California, which has a tremendously effective outreach program to the community and the medical profession. The Japanese partner is Japan Hospice Palliative Care Foundation."

Augenblick , Back on track with my blog

After a period of silence I am getting back on track in writing and posting on my blog. It is a very busy
time with work and I could not follow much photographers , books review and things to add. Indeed I am also agreed with one article (from another blog ) which describe the sort of inflation of photographers who decided to blog on photography and ... I am one of them... but the good thing is that at least I dont speak much of myself (and this can make it more interesting for a start) basically is not a "me me me" blog but mostly about people who are able to create their own language. Haven't say that... for this post I  use one of my photo taken with my iphone... I will be back soon with more posts, hopefully to be more constant than the last period..

Augenblick, Exhibition : Un'Impero in Posa

I was invited to an interesting exhibition here in Shanghai, "Un'Impero in Posa" is a showcase of photos done by italian Missionaries who travelled in China between the 19th and the 20th century. The Exhibition is organized by Univercity of Bologna together with the Italian Ministry of Cultural affair and the Consulate General of Italy in Shanghai. Starting from the 14th at Tongji University in Shanghai (Zonghe Building).

Augenblick, Profile : Thierry Girard

"Voyage au pays du Réel" is one of the most interesting photographic essay from French photographer Thierry Girard. The photos depicting China following the same route done in 1913 by archeologists Victor Segalen and Augusto Gilbert. The project is also resulted in a book edited by Beaugeste Design solution with texts by Christian Doumet and Lin lu.

Augenblick , Profile : Giovanni Lami

Apnea is a portrait series on transgender community done by Italian Photographer Giovanni Lami . The series were done around the area of Rimini, famous touristic spot for the summer.

Augenblick, Magazine : Orte magazine

Orte Magazin is a German publication which has a great visually concept and which is a great to read. I am presenting and discovering at his 7th issues (from where I took the snapshots).

Augenblick, Exhibition : The Cuban Revolution at ICP

If you like how does it look a revolution and in particular the Cuban Revolution you should not miss (while in New York) the new exhibition at the International Center of Photography (ICP) , a collection of some unknown photos which depict the Cuban uprising and the revolution which took Che Guevara to become an icon.
Here a note from the Exhibition curated by Brian Wallis and independent curator Mark Sanders.
The Cuban Revolution of 1959 was one of the most spectacular political events of the twentieth century. A dramatic chapter in the Cold War, the improbable overthrow of the dictator Fulgenico Batista by a ragtag band of young Communist guerillas and intellectuals occurred just ninety miles from the United States. Tracing the movement from the triumphal entry of the rebels into Havana on January 1, 1959, to the abortive Bay of Pigs invasion in 1961 and the Cuban Missile Crisis of October 1962, this exhibition shows the tremendous influence of photography in recording and encouraging the revolutionary movement in Cuba. Among the most outstanding works in this exhibition of rare vintage prints are Alberto Korda's famous portrait of Che Guevara titled "Heroic Guerrilla" and never-before-seen images of Che's death in Bolivia in 1967. The show features work from over thirty photographers, including important images of pre-Revolutionary Cuba in the 1950s by Constantino Arias as well as classic images by Henri Cartier-Bresson, Raúl Corrales, and Burt Glinn, among others. Cuba in Revolution explores everyday life in Cuba before and after the Revolution and considers the ways in which both Cuban and foreign photojournalists helped construct the image of the revolution abroad.

Augenblick, Exhibition : Cosplay in China

Curator and Professor Gu Zheng has invited me to exhibit my portrait series on Chinese Cosplay together with Zhen Han and Chang Hong which they worked on  an interesting project Called Soul Stealer that focus on the idea of adopting a costume in China and make a distinction between Old traditional Opera house and modern Cosplayer. I am very happy to be part of the exhibition which take place at Epsite Gallery in Moganshan rd in Shanghai. Opening this coming friday from 4pm on and exhibition will last until the 17th of October.

Augenblick, Festival : Sifest 2010, Savignano Festival

One of the most interesting festival for photography will open soon in Savignano Sul Rubicone.The Sifest 2010 is curated by Stefania Rössl and Massimo Sordi which have prepared a very interesting program and a great list of photographer to look closely. The Sifest is also an happening with a so called "White Night" of photography, portfolio Reviews and projection. Among all the photographer that will exhibit Roger Ballen, Andrew Phelps and Paola De Grenet.
Also very interesting the collective Global Photography which will include also Vanessa Winship, Rafal Milach, Muge, and Amy Stein .
There is also a good opportunity to look at new Italian photographers such as Patrizia Zelano and Cesare Cirardini which I am going to talk later on in my blog.

Augenblick , Profile : Walter Niedermayr

Italian photographer Walter Niedermayr combine architecture photography contributing to major Architectural studio and also large scale landscapes which presents in many exhibitions. Some of his work can be seen at the Venice Architectural Biennale which opened last weekend.