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01/10/2025

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01/10/2025

The Future Of Stock Media After Getty And Shutterstock Join Forces

The merger signals a strategic response to evolving market dynamics and technological challenges.

01/08/2025

Lee Miller's photograph of a foggy, snow-covered Paris, complete with veiled Eiffel Tower evokes a sense of serenity and ethereality. Whilst there's no denying that the city looked other-worldly carpeted in white, the reality of living through one of the coldest winters on record following the deprivations of war, was something quite different...

'There is literally no light since there has not been enough coal to make electricity for weeks', Lee wrote. 'Candles are a fabulous treasure. It may be very gracious to dine by candlelight and hardy to bathe in cold water, but no soap even in the black market and no fuel week after week, gets pretty grim.'
Image: The veiled Eiffel Tower from the Palais de Chaillot, [Paris under Snow], Paris, France 1944 by Lee Miller © Lee Miller Archives, England 2024. All rights reserved. https://www.leemiller.co.uk

01/08/2025

https://www.openculture.com/2025/01/whats-entering-the-public-domain-in-2025.html

Each Public Domain Day seems to bring us a richer crop of copyright-liberated books, plays, films, musical compositions, sound recordings, works of art, and other pieces of intellectual property. This year happens to be an especially notable one for connoisseurs of Belgian culture.

01/08/2025

Stock and editorial photo industry news and jobs

01/04/2025

Best wishes to documentarian Frederick Wiseman—"the doyen of direct cinema"—on his 95th birthday. Look for some very exciting Wiseman news from the Yale Film Archive coming soon.

01/04/2025

Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep.

01/03/2025

Getty Images Holdings Inc. is exploring a combination with rival Shutterstock Inc., according to people familiar with the matter. Shares Getty Images rose as much as 32%, the most since 2023.

01/03/2025

As someone who has spent the past 40 plus years watching interviews, I was amazed and delighted by this interview with Bob Dylan's childhood pal Louie Kemp ....

Step into the world of Bob Dylan with his lifelong friend Louie Kemp, revealing intimate stories about the man behind the music. From childhood adventures to...

01/02/2025

The best in Film & TV around the world, curated by Arts Intel editors.

01/02/2025

On January 1, 2025, copyrights will expire for books, films, comic strips, musical compositions and other creative works from 1929, as well as sound recordings from 1924

01/02/2025

Each Public Domain Day seems to bring us a richer crop of copyright-liberated books, plays, films, musical compositions, sound recordings, works of art, and other pieces of intellectual property. This year happens to be an especially notable one for connoisseurs of Belgian culture.

12/27/2024

In 1953, Swiss-American photographer Robert Frank was captured by fellow photographer Bedrich Grünzweig in New York City. The image, taken with a Leica camera, is more than just a portrait; it serves as a glimpse into the mind of one of the most influential figures in 20th-century photography. Frank’s unfiltered approach to documenting American life redefined visual storytelling and pushed the boundaries of traditional photojournalism.

Robert Frank’s seminal work, The Americans, published in 1958, would soon revolutionize the way the world viewed documentary photography. His candid, often gritty images of post-war American life rejected the idealized visions of the country that dominated the media at the time. With a unique perspective that included offbeat compositions and a rawness rarely seen in other works, Frank’s photographs often revealed the undercurrents of loneliness, alienation, and social tensions that many chose to overlook.

The photograph taken by Grünzweig is a perfect representation of Frank's ethos: spontaneous, unposed, and deeply introspective. It not only highlights Frank as a subject but subtly invites viewers into his world—a world where photography was more than just art; it was a lens through which society could be understood and questioned.

The Leica camera, known for its portability and sharp image quality, was Frank’s tool of choice for capturing intimate moments. His affinity for it underscored his commitment to capturing real life, unfiltered and immediate. As we look back at this moment from 1953, we see a photographer who, through his lens, would forever change the landscape of visual culture.

12/27/2024

A wonderful tribute to Canadian journalist Michael Maclear (1929 -2018) from his friend and colleague Morley Safer.....

12/24/2024

In 1985, renowned Belgian photographer Martine Franck was captured by the iconic French photographer W***y Ronis in Paris. The image, taken with the classic Leica camera, exemplifies the artistry of both photographers, highlighting their distinctive approaches to capturing everyday life. W***y Ronis, known for his humanist style, often portrayed ordinary moments with profound emotional depth. His use of light and shadow, combined with his focus on the human experience, made him one of the leading figures in post-war French photography. Franck, herself an accomplished photographer, had a deep respect for Ronis, and this collaboration stands as a testament to the mutual admiration between these two pioneers of visual storytelling.

Martine Franck’s own photographic career began in the mid-20th century and was characterized by a keen sense of social awareness. She worked for the renowned photojournalistic agency Magnum Photos and became known for her portraits and her ability to capture the nuances of human emotion. Franck's work spanned a wide array of subjects, from humanitarian issues to intimate family moments. Her collaboration with W***y Ronis in Paris in 1985 is seen as part of the broader tradition of French humanist photography, which sought to tell powerful stories through images of everyday life. Franck's ability to blend photojournalism with an artistic approach made her an influential figure in the world of photography.

The photograph by Ronis, taken in Paris in 1985, also speaks to the enduring legacy of Leica cameras in the world of photography. The Leica camera has long been associated with street photographers, offering unparalleled portability and discretion, allowing photographers like Ronis to capture candid moments without disrupting the flow of life. In the hands of Ronis and Franck, the Leica was more than just a tool—it was an extension of their vision, enabling them to document the world with both precision and emotion. The image of Franck captured during this period encapsulates the synergy between the two photographers, both of whom mastered the art of capturing intimate, fleeting moments that transcend time.

As the photography world continues to evolve, the works of W***y Ronis and Martine Franck remain essential references for aspiring photographers. Their ability to convey powerful narratives through the lens is a reminder of photography's role in preserving history, emotions, and fleeting moments. This collaboration, specifically the photograph taken in 1985, continues to inspire photographers around the world. "The image of Martine Franck by W***y Ronis in 1985 exemplifies the mastery of two photographers who used their cameras to document the human condition with sensitivity and grace." Their legacy lives on, not only in their individual works but in the way they influenced the art of visual storytelling.

12/24/2024

The music industry is a testament to the extraordinary powers of women, from Ella Fitzgerald and Aretha Franklin to Sinéad O'Connor and Dolly Parton.