Monroe Gallery of Photography at the DC Fine Art Photography Fair

Monroe Gallery of Photography is pleased to be a returning exhibitor for the second Annual  DC Fine Art Photography Fair. The Fair takes place on Saturday and Sunday, October 5 and 6. The show will be held at the West Hall Conference Center, George Washington University's MOUNT VERNON CAMPUS, conveniently located at 2100 Foxhall Rd, NW, Washington, DC. [Whitehaven Parkway Entrance].

The Second Annual DC Fine Art Photography Fair will feature 18 of the best fine art photography galleries from across the United States, each representing the masters of photography, from classic 19th- and 20th-century photographs to cutting-edge contemporary images. 

Monroe Gallery will be exhibiting a special collection of significant 20th and 21st Century Photojournalism, featuring important civil rights photographs, selections from the acclaimed 1963 exhibition, a rare vintage portrait of Robert Capa taken on board a ship prior to the Normandy landing, Stephen Wilkes' stunning large format print of Hurricane Sandy, Seaside Heights, NJ, 2012, and much much, more.

Fair Hours:

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4: Evening Preview by Invitation of the Exhibitors
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5: 12noon to 7pm
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6: 11am to 5pm

A Saturday morning panel discussion, “On Collecting Photography: Advice from the Experts,” will be held from 11am to 12noon in the West Hall Conference Center Black Box Theater.

All Saturday and Sunday events are FREE and open to the public. We look forward to seeing you!

Photo LA 2013: Diary of Jeff Dunas

Bill Eppridge, Senator Robert F Kennedy Shot,

Ambassador Hotel Kitchen, Los Angeles, California, June 5, 1968

Via Le Journal de la Photographie

 Slide Show #1


Same venue. A generous group of galleries reconvened this past weekend, January 17 - 21 at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium for the 21st annual PhotoLA print fair.

Stephen Cohen, PhotoLA's founder, was in good form and seemed happy with the turnout and the exhibitions. The opening night was a wonderful social occasion for the photography community who turned up to benefit the Inner City Arts organization.

The hands-down shining moment of the event was a one and half hour lecture by the great Bill Eppridge. There wasn't a dry eye in the house for the moderately attended talk. Monroe gallery artist Eppridge discussed and showed work from his spectacular career as a photojournalist centering on his assignments from the 1960s including the Beatle's first US tour and the Robert Kennedy assassination If there is a photo-book publisher reading this - here is an incredible opportunity to publish a phenomenal monograph.

It's hard to say if there were detectible new currents on show this year - there was a surprising number of contemporary female nudes evident in many of the exhibitor's spaces but in terms of one emerging star of the program, none surfaced. Ben Nixon, a young photographer working with 19th century wet-plate technology, had a strong show of his forest work as well as his exquisite new title from 21st Editions. A lot of pigment printing on view, with an exceptional piece by Michael Lang at the Cohen Gallery booth. While many tend to pump the colors of modern ink-jet prints, Lang's images displayed a remarkable restraint and mastery of his craft. Less early 20th century masters on display than in prior years, a greater emphasis on the work of contemporary photographers - a good direction for mid-career image-makers. Most were American although a collective booth showing the work of Czech photography was wonderful. Daniel Miller of the Verge and Duncan Miller galleries hosted a booth for a group of women, all emerging photographers which was a good development.

This year an expanded series of seminars, some even tech seminars were added to bring in more photographers who were everywhere this year - a great chance to catch up with friends.

All in all, worthwhile, to be sure. Will I attend the 22nd PhotoLA?
Absolutely.


Jeff Dunas, Los Angeles

Slide Show #2

 Stephen Wilkes Day to Night Series

Stephen Wilkes, Sandy : Seaside Heights, New Jersey, November 4, 2012

Digital C-print, signed, limited edition #1/20 $10,000

Links

http://www.photola.com

Photo la 2013 Opening Night Thursday, January 17

photo l.a. is honored to host the preview reception for the benefit of Inner-City Arts on January 17, 2013 from 6 – 9 pm. Please join us for an evening of art and charity. Tickets are $80 and can be purchased directly from Inner-City Arts

January 17-21: Photo L.A. Fair Strengthens Emerging-Artist Focus

Via artinfo.com

SALE: Photo L.A.
LOCATION: Santa Monica Civic Auditorium
DATE: January 17-21

ABOUT: Many of the auction houses are still on winter hiatus, but photography collectors know to scout out the wealth of vintage, contemporary, and multimedia works this time of year at the photo l.a. fair at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium.

Among the 45 galleries and nonprofits participating in the 22nd annual edition, the Monroe Gallery of Photography brings the work of legendary photojournalist Bill Eppridge, who is also speaking about his time shooting Robert F. Kennedy in the 1960s as part of the fair’s lecture series, which also includes appearances from Los Angeles County Museum of Art curator Britt Salvesen, filmmaker Meg Partridge, and an Artillery Magazine-hosted debate.

In the department of unusual character studies, visitors will find shots from Frank Marshall’s immersion with a subculture of African cowboy metalheads in Botswana, including one of a leather-clad man named “Bound by the Moon,” on offer for $1,500 at Bekris Gallery. And Polish photographer Leon Borensztein’s intimate glimpse of unsmiling Americans can be found at Smith Andersen North.

More experimental forms can be found at Susan Spiritus Gallery, which is exhibiting Fran Forman’s nostalgic photo assemblages, like a print of a carousel sinking underwater, priced at $950 (unframed).

The fair has made a push this year to welcome not just collectors, but photographers, too, particularly those just starting out. It has partnered with the Emerging Focus Photo Expo, held across the street at the Hilton Doubletree Hotel. There, photographers can stop by with their portfolios for classes and on-the-spot critiques. Or, for those with publishing ambition, this year marks the launch of photoBOOK LA, where experts offer photographers advice on their book proposals.
General admission starts at $20 at the door, $25 online.

— Rachel Corbett

 

(Photo: Fran Forman, “Carousel Escape,” $950 at Susan Spiritus Gallery, at photo l.a.)

   

PHOTO LA 2012 OPENS

Monroe Gallery of Photography

The 21st edition of The International Los Angeles Photographic Art Exposition ("photo la") opened last night with a reception benefiting the Wallis Annenberg Department of Photography at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.

The fair continues through Monday at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, hours and ticket information here.

We look forward to welcoming you at Booth B-500.

PHOTOGRAPHY

Framework

Via The Los Angeles Times: Capturing the world through photography, video and multimedia

Photo LA: Jan. 12-16

• Posted By: Kathy M.Y. Pyon
• Posted On: 3:24 p.m. | January 11, 2012
• VENUE:
  Santa Monica Civic Auditorium
• VENUE LINK:
  http://www.photola.com/
• VENUE LOCATION:
  1855 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401-3209
• VENUE TIMES:
  Friday, January 13, 2012 at 11:00 AM - Monday, January 16, 2012 at 6:00 PM
• VENUE ADMISSION:
  ranges from $10 – 30 depending on the program

This year the event kicks off with a benefit gala with special host Moby on Thursday.  Ticket are available at: http://www.lacma.org/event/photola or at the box office.

The 21st annual event celebrates photography from all around the world and provides easy access to participating dealers and galleries.  The event brings a plethora of photography for seasoned collectors as well as the newbies.  The four-day programming is rich with educational content that will surely fulfill any questions of photography answered by a range of professionals.  It’s a great way to gallery hop in an extremely convenient manner and, from my experience, a great avenue to discover new and up-and-coming artists.

The stunning photograph featured above is photographer Quentin Shih’s “The Stranger In The Glass Box” and will be on exhibit at the event.

(Visit Monroe Gallery of Photography in Booth B-500)

THE 21st ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL LOS ANGELES PHOTOGRAPHIC ART EXPOSITION

Monroe Gallery of Photography is pleased to be exhibiting at the 2012 edition of photo l.a. We will be located in Booth B500, the first booth at the right entrance to the fair. Our booth will feature some of the finest examples of humanist and photojournalist imagery from the 20th and 21st Century. photo l.a. returns to the historic Santa Monica Civic Auditorium for its 21st edition on January 12 - 16, 2012. Continuing the discourse on photography’s place in the fine arts, photo l.a. provides dealers from around the globe a platform for the exhibition of vintage masterworks, contemporary photography, as well as video and multimedia installations. This exciting juxtaposition creates the character that is photo l.a. In addition to our compelling program of lectures, panels, book signings, and special installations, we are pleased to announce Salon de Tableaux, an area of tabletop presentations showcasing vintage, vernacular and unique photography. Also we proudly introduce photoBOOK - a forum with guest reviewers offering feedback to photographers on their book proposals. During the Martin Luther King holiday weekend, January 12-16, 2012, photo l.a. returns to the landmark Santa Monica Civic Auditorium for the 13th time. As the Getty’s Pacific Standard Time: Art in L.A. 1945-1980 initiative continues into January, photo l.a. will include installations focusing on post-WWII art created in Southern California. January is also L.A. Arts Month, a collective marketing effort by the city and its arts organizations to attract enthusiasts and collectors to Los Angeles. Please join us in January for a memorable four days of art, education, and excitement. Check our website reguarly for updates, and join our mailing list for news on ordering tickets, special projects, and events. photo l.a. website with details here. Related: One of the world's most important annual photography events to be held at the Park Avenue Armory in March LocationSanta Monica Civic Auditorium 1855 Main Street Santa Monica, CA 90401-3209 www.santamonicacivic.org Opening Night Gala Thursday, January 12, 2012 6pm - 9pm Benefiting the Los Angeles County Museum of Art‘s Wallis Annenberg Department of Photography Special host Moby General Admission Fair Hours Friday: January 13, 11am - 7pm Saturday: January 14, 11am - 7pm Sunday: January 15, 11am - 7pm Monday: January 16, 11am - 6pm Tickets Visit photola21.eventbrite.com/ to purchase tickets Contact General Information: info@photola.com www.photola.com Tel: 323.965.1000 Fax: 323.937.5523

ART BASEL 2011

Art 42 Basel takes place June 15 – 19, 2011.


The world's premier international art show for Modern and contemporary works, Art Basel features nearly 300 leading galleries from North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia and Africa. More than 2,500 artists, ranging from the great masters of Modern art to the latest generation of emerging stars, are represented in the show's multiple sections. The exhibition includes the highest-quality paintings, sculptures, drawings, installations, photographs, video and editioned works.

62,500 people attended Art 41 Basel, the last edition of this favorite rendezvous for the global artworld, including art collectors, art dealers, artists, curators and other art enthusiasts.

With its world-class museums, outdoor sculptures, theaters, concert halls, idyllic medieval old town and new buildings by leading architects, Basel ranks as a culture capital, and that cultural richness helps put the Art Basel week on the agenda for art lovers from all over the globe. During Art Basel, a fascinating atmosphere fills this traditional city, as the international art show is reinforced with exhibitions and events all over the region.

Located on the banks of the Rhine, at the border between Switzerland, France and Germany, Basel is easily navigated by foot and trams. On this website you can find practical information about visiting Art Basel, photos of past shows, press releases, and information concerning participating galleries and artists. To stay current on developments for the 2011 show, join our mailing list and you will receive updates as information becomes available.

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Exhibitors

Increased Attendance, Strong Sales Reported at the AIPAD Photography Show New York

Via artdaily.org

NEW YORK, N.Y.- Attendance was up at The AIPAD Photography Show New York at the Park Avenue Armory, which closed on Sunday, March 20, with strong sales and rave reviews. The Show, presented by The Association of International Photography Art Dealers (AIPAD), was held on four sunny days from Thursday, March 17, through Sunday, March 20, 2011. More than 10,000 visitors (up from 8,300 last year) viewed work -including contemporary, modern and 19th century photographs, as well as photo-based art, video and new media -- from 79 of the world’s leading fine art photography galleries.


The 31st edition of The AIPAD Photography Show New York opened with a well- attended Gala Preview on Wednesday, March 16 to benefit the John Szarkowski Fund, an endowment for photography acquisitions at The Museum of Modern Art in New York City. The Gala and the Show drew a glittering crowd that included celebrities, major art collectors and leaders from the worlds of art, business, entertainment, fashion, and the media.

Among the notable attendees of the show were Jessica Lange, Michael J. Fox and Tracy Pollan, Matt Dillon, Fisher Stevens, Anderson Cooper, Joel Coen, Vicente Wolf, Alec Soth, George Tice, Meghan Boody, Shirin Neshat, Larry Fink, Elliot Erwitt, Brian Wallis, Simon Baker, Roxana Marcoci, Britt Salvesen, Matthew S. Witkovsky, Christiane Fischer, Marie Brenner, Anthony Haden-Guest, Bruce Davidson, Beth DeWoody, Anthony d'Offay, Dan Greenberg, Richard Prince, Gerhard Steidl, Edward Robinson, Mark Seliger, Bill Cunningham, Vicki Goldberg, Sondra Gilman and Celso Gonzales-Falla,Robert and Richard Menschel, and Larry Gagosian.

In addition to The Museum of Modern Art, New York, many other major institutions were represented among those attending including The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York; International Center for Photography, New York; Los Angeles County Museum of Art; The J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles; San Francisco Museum of Modern Art; The Art Institute of Chicago; George Eastman House, Rochester, NY; Museum of Fine Arts, Boston; The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston; Rhode Island School of Design Museum of Art, Providence; Milwaukee Art Museum; Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City; Saint Louis Art Museum; Minneapolis Institute of Art; Corcoran Gallery of Art and the National Gallery of Art, Washington, DC; National Gallery of Canada, Ontario; and Tate, London.

Show Highlights

“The attendance was off the charts and the sales were great,” raved Robert Mann, Robert Mann Gallery, New York. “I think it’s the best show I ever had,” noted Keith de Lellis, Keith de Lellis Gallery, New York, echoing a number of other dealers. “The quality of the fair is up because people are taking it more seriously,” explained Michael Hoppen, Michael Hoppen Gallery, London.

Bryce Wolkowitz, Bryce Wolkowitz Gallery, New York, noted that AIPAD was “over the top. We did even better than we did at the pier show the week before last. We met new European and international collectors, and sold 12 works including a new media work by Jim Campbell for $75,000, and “lighting books” by Airan Kang for $5,000.” HackelBury Fine Art Limited, London, sold multiple works by Doug and Mike Starn in the $20,000 to $80,000 range.

Robert Klein, Robert Klein Gallery, Boston, said, “It was the best ever. There was a good balanced cross section of curators, old collectors and new buyers.” He sold silver prints by Irving Penn for $95,000 and Francesca Woodman for $50,000. “We did better than ever,” noted Roland Baron, Gallery 19/21, Guilford, CT. “Collectors were much more open to buying. Either the crisis is over are people are saying the heck with the crisis. We sold works by Mario Giacomello, of which we’re known to have a large stock.” Monroe Gallery of Photography, Santa Fe, sold a number of silver prints by Bill Eppridge and others top photographers depicting civil rights issues. The gallery also found success with photographs by Stephen Wilkes for $16,500 to $18,500.

“It was an incredible show,” said Bruce Silverstein, Bruce Silverstein Gallery, New York. “We are thrilled. We sold work by Frederick Sommer, Man Ray, Henry Moore, and Diane Arbus.” Weinstein Gallery, Minneapolis, reported that it was an excellent show and that their one-person exhibition of work by Alec Soth did very well. Richard Moore, Richard Moore Photographs, Oakland, CA, said it was a great show and sold more than 14 works ranging from $1,800 to $7,500, including a Walker Evans to an institution.

Galerie Priska Pasquer, Cologne, Germany, reported interest from museums and sold more than 10 works by Japanese artists including two prints by Lieko Shiga, of which 100 percent of the profits will be donated to a Japanese charity to aid victims of the earthquake and tsunami.

Deborah Bell, Deborah Bell Photographs, New York, felt AIPAD presented the best- looking show in memory and sold work by Andy Warhol, Marcel Broodthaers, and G. P. Fieret, ranging from $6,000 to $15,000. “There were serious collectors who have been active since the 1970s, as well as museum curators, consultants and new clients in their 30s and 40s.”

“We’re pleased with the buying atmosphere in New York,” noted Missy Finger from PDNB Gallery, Dallas. “It seems the city is out of the recession.” The gallery sold work by Esteban Pastorino Diaz, Peter Brown and John Albok. Verve Gallery of Photography, Santa Fe, noted that collectors were “knowledgeable and well rounded,” and sold more than 35 photographs. Winter Works on Paper, Brooklyn, sold nearly 70 works ranging from $100 to $2,500, including work to five museums.

“Exhibitors had high expectations for the AIPAD Show this year, which were all met,” noted Stephen Bulger, Stephen Bulger, President, AIPAD, and President, Stephen Bulger Gallery, Toronto. “It was one of the largest and most enthusiastic gatherings of serious photography collectors in recent memory. Attendance was particularly strong with first time buyers, as well as established collectors. People are already buzzing with anticipation for 2012.”

"A Visual Escape: AIPAD photo show is a must see for aficionados"

Behind The Lens
A Visual Escape


Section Sponsored By AIPAD photo show is a must see for aficionados.
By Bob Krasner

Friends


Photo editor Adrienne Aurichio, photographer (and husband) Bill Eppridge with photographer (and friend) Stephen Wilkes. Credit: Bob Krasner


So you like photography? You'll want to go to the AIPAD Photography Show. You love photography? You may not want to leave.


Over 75 photo dealers from all over the world have moved into the Park Avenue Armory in NYC for the weekend. Coming from London, China and numerous U.S. locations, these dealers have brought with them the cream of their collections for the benefit of serious collectors and the window shoppers among us.

The range of work on display is fascinating. Classic works by Brassai and Ansel Adams sit next to Bettie Page's naughty nudes.

Prices range, too. The Halsted Gallery offered original vintage prints which ran from $600 to $130,000. From Franklin, Minn., they are the oldest photography gallery in the country, according to Wendy Halsted-Beard.

One could spend too much time at their space alone, perusing images from Andre Kertesz, Arnold Newman, Irving Penn, Henri Cartier-Bresson, Berenice Abbott and Brett Weston, to name a few.

The show leans to the classic photographers and we were thrilled to be looking at and sometimes holding vintage prints by some of our favorites, such as Robert Frank, Lee Friedlander, Ray Metzker and the aforementioned Cartier-Bresson. There were some surprises too in the form of recently discovered work by Leopoldo Pomes (Michael Hoppen Gallery) and G.P. Fieret (Deborah Bell).

Moving on, we found contemporary work as well. The John Cleary Gallery had many fine examples of Maggie Taylor's work. Her creations were a beautiful example of how one can digitally create an image that is about something more than how to use photoshop. Niniane Kelley, from the gallery, noted that Taylor "leads the pack in digital, surreal work."

If you are lucky, you may have a chance to talk to some of the artists. Stephen Wilkes took the time to explain how he painstakingly created his images of the High Line and Times Square (12 hours in a cherry-picker and a whole lot of post-production).

We were also fortunate to spend time chatting with Bill Eppridge, whose 40-plus years as a photojournalist have been documented in National Geographic, LIFE magazine and Sports Illustrated. He was in Vietnam and Woodstock and is well known for his tragic image of Bobby Kennedy moments after being shot. He was having a great time at the show, being "surprised every time you turn around."

If you suffer from visual overload, stay home. But if you go, make sure you give yourself a few hours to visit all the booths. And bring a camera -- you'll probably be inspired to use it when you leave!

A GREAT ESCAPE:
The AIPAD Photography Show New York
March 18 - 21, 2010 Park Avenue Armory at 67th Street
643 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10065-6122
Show Hours
Thursday, March 17 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Friday, March 18 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday, March 19 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sunday, March 20 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Tickets are only available for purchase during Show hours.
Each ticket admits one person.
Admission
$40 for run-of-show
Includes exhibition access for Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, plus one show catalogue (as available). Does not include panel discussions.
$25 daily
Only includes exhibition access for Thursday, Friday, Saturday or Sunday.
$10 daily with valid student ID
Only includes exhibition access for Thursday, Friday, Saturday or Sunday.
Special Events
$10 per session for Saturday panel discussions
Seating for panel discussions is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Download the panel discussion program.

Related: THE AIPAD PHOTOGRAPHY SHOW: "Where photojournalism is exhibited alongside artier and more experimental work

AIPAD: DAY ONE


 After last night's benefit opening, today the AIPAD Photography Show opens today for regular hours:

Thursday 11 - 7
Friday 11 - 7
Saturday 11 - 7
Sunday 11 - 6

Visiting our booth (#417) today will be Stephen Wilkes and   Bill Eppridge. We hope to see you!

THE AIPAD PHOTOGRAPHY SHOW OPENS TONIGHT

The sun has broken through the clouds, just in time for this evening's 2011 AIPAD Photography Show. Exhibitors started setting up yesterday.

Monroe Gallery of Photography is located in booth #417. This is how it looked yesterday:

And, with some work, this afternoon:



The AIPAD Photography Show runs through Sunday, March 20. We hope to see you!

PHOTO LA BY JEFF DUNAS

Again we feature an article from one of our daily must-read photography sources:

LA LETTRE DE LA PHOTOGRAPHY
L'Oeil de La Lettre

January 18, 2011

Last Friday was the opening of the 20th PhotoLA. Initiated twenty years ago by Los Angeles Gallery owner Stephen Cohen, this venerable photo fair has become the largest photo – centric art fair of its kind west of New York. The fair, which originally gathered a small group of American galleries at the Butterfield and Butterfield auction headquarters on Sunset Boulevard, has since grown into a large and influential fair comprised of the world’s most influential photography galleries. Cohen seemed ebullient and relaxed as he surveyed the 20th edition of his dream art fair. Collectors, actors, models and the fashionable, chic art crowd of Los Angeles all came to enjoy the party. The usual suspects were present – prominent galleries presented works ranging from rare black and whites to contemporary color works. It is unlikely that people were able to see the works on display with so much more to see than just the photographs. The fair ran from Friday through Monday evening. PhotoLA has proved to be an important indicator of our local economy’s resurgence. In four days we’ll know if the hip Los Angeles crowd is still devoted to photography.

As PhotoLA entered its second day a sizable crowd came to see the pictures. There was no dominant thread – no new “flavor of the month”, no new currents to speak of that I could discern. There was a bit of everything from the truly vintage (a 1921 signed Edward Weston Pictorialist print – price: $600,000 -) to the truly contemporary massive color prints, including works by Stephen Wilkes

.

As I walked through the fair – two – three times, I decided that rather than try to understand the deeper meaning of the works presented and what the total said for the future of print sales, I would photograph my « coups de Cœur » – images demanding my attention. In the end, all but one were vintage – somehow the smaller, black and white prints meant more to me than the contemporary work and I’m not sure if that bodes well. The fair was a success – attendance was good. The truth is a great photograph is still as rare as ever – an image with depth and meaning is something to covet and cherish as always. Photography is a glorious medium and will remain glorious when it’s great. There are few great practitioners, a fact that has never changed – that can truly say something that touches the eyes and the heart.

Can there be too much of a good thing? Parallel to PhotoLA, is Classic Photography Los Angeles, a fringe group of 13 galleries that have created their own competing event. Classic Photographs Los Angeles ran for two days, Saturday and Sunday, with an opening reception on Friday evening. Some of the evening’s visitors included Virginia Heckert of the Getty Museum, Dr. Katherine Martinez, the new Director of the Center for Creative Photography in Arizona, members of the Los Angeles County Art Museum Photographic Arts Council, former gallery owner and dealer G. Ray Hawkins, Lauren Wendle, Publisher of Photo District News, Carol McCusker, former curator of the Museum of Photographic Arts, San Diego and others.

Jeff Dunas Los Angeles

Jeff Dunas has been a professional photographer for forty years. He devotes his time to his personal work and the Palm Springs Photo Festival of which he is Founder and Director. He has attended all 20 PhotoLA fairs.

Links
http://www.palmspringsphotofestival.com/

http://www.palmspringsphotofestival.com/community

http://www.photola.com/


Full article with slide show here.



REVIEW: Photo LA- A Few Truffles in the Miasma

 
Photo LA- A Few Truffles in the Miasma.


by Herr Müller on January 14, 2011

Art Fairs can be grind. I’ve worked them from the vantage point of the dealer, showing and selling prints for 8 hours straight. I’ve worked them from the vantage point of an exhibiting artist. And then I’ve “worked” them as a passionate and undauntable visual consumer. To be able to determine the wheat from the chaff is made only a tad easier by the concentration of a single venue. But then the walk in Chelsea or the drive in LA actually provides a moment of visual peace between art encounters.

Photo LA, in its 20th Anniversary rendition, is currently at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium and runs through Monday. The Fair looks good, well laid out, well lighted and user-friendly. The art on display runs the gambit from sublime to ridiculous, but this can be said of any fair, of any caliber. But we’re in the business of TruffleHunting, so here then a few notable standouts:

A new discovery for me was Annie Seaton, shown at DNJ Gallery, recently moved to Bergamont station. Cutout surfers from one photograph reappear on a facsimile painted ground of another. The paradigm is elegant and well executed. Modestly scaled and intelligent, Ms. Seaton has managed to deface in order to recreate.

Harry Callahan is and has been one of my favorite for many moons. Tom Gitterman is showing a handsome image of Elenor, the artist’s wife, muse and subject throughout his career. Aside for my personal love for the silhouette, the composition is divine and bold. It veers into abstraction and then gently manages to reassert itself into a portrait. The image is both intimate and veiled and thus divinely mysterious.

Photography as journalistic tool and witness has always been important. No greater picture at the fair than this marvelous campaign shot of Bobby Kennedy riding in a convertible in Indianapolis in 1968. Bobby is riding with the Fearsome Foursome and Prizefighter Tony Zale. The image is by Bill Eppridge and can be seen at Monroe Gallery of Photography.

Another personal favorite in the history of Photography is Robert Heineken. A conceptual artist wielding the medium of photography in the 70′s and 80′s, Heineken was deeply ahead of his time. The dime a dozen MFA grads that are pumped out of Academic institutions at a dizzying rate only wish they could have his wit and charm and intelligence. At Barry Singer there are two excellent examples of his work. Polaroid photograms of art school lunches. Items from a salad bar and a neatly dissected submarine sandwich act as subject matter. Original, funny with a soupcon of fuck you make the result a perfect blend of commentary and art. Further examples of Heineken can be seen at Stephen Daiter‘s booth from Chicago.

At Light Work, one of the most successful and enduring Non for profit organizations in the nation it must be said, there’s a great print by David Graham that ominously and wittily sums up the state of the financial landscape. Billboards are a deeply American phenomenon but it may not get any perfectly American as this. The Booth is filled with remarkable examples of great artists, all at reasonable prices, each one donated in support of the ambitious programming.



Lastly I will leave you a triptych by the irascible Wegee at . Yes, I say, a three-ring circus should be a triptych. Of course! The middle image may just be the world’s most perfect double exposure with the observed and the observers fusing into a single image.

I will be giving tours to the VIP guests of the fair on Saturday and Sunday at 12, 2 and 4pm. Come out and sign up and join the dialogue.

Did you see the fair? Leave your thoughts in the comments and let me know the Truffles you found!

-Mario M. Muller, Los Angeles










MONROE GALLERY AT PHOTO LA

The 20th Anniversary edition of Photo LA opened last night with a benefit preview for LACMA, hosted by Stephen Shore. The fair continues through Monday.

Here are a few highlights from our booth A-102

A rare over-size print of Frank Sinatra and Nat King Cole at the Villa Capri, 1955 by Bernie Abramson, who passed away this past August.

Stephen Wilkes: Day Into Night and America In Detail

More to come!

PREVIEW: PHOTO LA OPENS TONIGHT

La Lettre de la Photographie
January 13, 2011

PHOTO LA

One of our favorite daily photography sources has a feature article on the Photo LA Fair, which celebrates its 20th Anniversary Edition tonight.

Photo LA celebrates its 20th Anniversary as the longest running art fair west of New York and the largest photo-based art fair in the country, drawing over 10,000 attendees. It brings together photography dealers from around the globe, displaying the finest contemporary photography, video and multi-media installations along with masterworks from the 19th century.


It has been essential in transforming the art/ photography landscape of Los Angeles by increasing public awareness and acceptance and the inclusion of photo-based art in almost all contemporary galleries and museum exhibitions.

artLA was created in 2004 as a public event bringing together a mix of national and international galleries, artists, collectors and curators for a visual dialogue on the current art scene. Its ongoing commitment to presenting the most challenging art being produced today has led to the creation of artLA projects, an ongoing citywide program of dynamic and innovative installations, exhibitions, seminars and conversations with established and cutting- edge artists in all media.

Photo l.a. XX and the launch of artLA projects, is a prelude to a much larger artLA 2011 that will align with the start of the Getty’s Pacific Standard Time Initiative and Art Platform, Los Angeles, a new art fair in the fall of 2011 created by the team that produces the Armory Show.

Among the guests who are going to give a lecture, you wil find:

Amy Arbus, William Eggleston, Bill Hunt, Jessica Lange, Arthur Tress, Stephen Shore, Manfred Heiting, Weston Naef, Arthur Ollman, Wallis Annenberg

The director of the Festival is Stephen Cohen.

LA’s Longest Running Art Fair Joins artLA projects

Thursday, January 13, 2011 through Monday, January 17, 2011

Here are the photography with the gallery presented:

1. Mario Giacomelli, « untitled » ca. 1970’s-1980’s, gelatin silver print, 7 1/16 × 9 10/16 inches, courtesy of Gallery 19th/21st

http://gallery19th21st.free.fr/
Gallery 19th/21st
9 Little Harbor Road – Guilford, CT 06437 – USA


2. Graham Nash, “Joni,” from “Love, Graham Nash,” courtesy of 21st Editions

3. Herman Leonard, “Listen: Herman Leonard and his World of Jazz,” courtesy of 21st Editions.

4. Herman Leonard, “Ella Fitzgerald” from “Listen: Herman Leonard and his World of Jazz,” courtesy of 21st Editions

5. Jerry Uelsmann, from “Moth and Bonelight,” courtesy of 21st Editions

6. Michael Kenna, from Huangshan: Poems from the T’ang Dynasty, courtesy of 21st Editions

http://www.21steditions.com/
21st Editions
9 New Venture Drive, #1 – South Dennis, MA, 02669 – USA

7. Debra Holt, “Untitled,” C-Print, 60×40 inches, courtesy of Abba Fine Art.
http://www.abbafineart.com/
Abba Fine Art
233 NW 36th Street Miami, FL 33127

8. Brooke Shaden, “Dream State,” 35×35 inches, courtesy of Joanne Artman Gallery.

9. Denis Peterson, “Gloucester Road,” Acrylic, Urethane & Oils, 30×40 inches, courtesy of Joanne Artman Gallery.

10. Natalie “Miss Aniela” Dybszi, “The Smothering,” 35×35 inches, courtesy of JoAnne Artman Gallery.
http://www.joanneartmangallery.com/
Joanne Artman Gallery
326 N Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

11. Pete Eckert, “Stations,” Centro Series, courtesy of Blind Photographers Guild.

12. Alice Wingwall, “Rumba at Dendur,” Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Color Photography, 24×30 inches, courtesy of Blind Photographers Guild.

13. Bruce Hall, “Prize Fighter,” courtesy of Blind Photographers Guild.

Blind Photographers Guild, 421 26th Street, Sacramento, CA 95816 USA

14. Bill Mattick, “Untitled,” from the “Mendota Water” Series, 2009, C-Print, 32×40 inches, courtesy of Corden
Potts Gallery.

15. Beth Kientzle, “On the Edge,” courtesy of Corden
Potts Gallery.
http://www.cordenpottsgallery.com/

Corden
Potts Gallery.
49 Geary Street, Ste. 211, San Francisco, CA 94108 – USA

16. Andre Kertesz, “Woman Holding Sign,” 1940s, courtesy of Stephen Daiter Gallery.

17. Elliott Erwitt, “Venice, Italy,” 1949, courtesy of Stephen Daiter Gallery.

18. Wynn Bullock, “Untitled,” 1950s, courtesy of Stephen Daiter Gallery.
http://www.stephendaitergallery.com/
Stephen Daiter Gallery
230 W. Superior, Chicago, IL 60654 – USA

19. David Trautrimas, “Mnemonic Doppelganger,” 2009, archival digital print, courtesy of dnj Gallery.

20. David Trautrimas, “Storm Crown Mechanism,” 2009, archival digital print, courtesy of dnj Gallery.

21. William Eggleston, “Untitled,” courtesy of dnj Gallery.

22. Nan Goldin, CZ and Max, courtesy of dnj Gallery.
http://www.dnjgallery.net/
Bergamot Station, 2525 Michigan Avenue, Suite J1, Santa Monica, CA 90404

23. Rob Carter, “Cala, Fuili II, Sardinia,” from the “Traveling Still” series, courtesy of Eyestorm.

24. Rob Carter, from the “Traveling Still” series, courtesy of Eyestorm.
http://www.eyestorm.com/

Eyestorm
London
27 Hill Street
W1J 5LP
(+44) 0845 643 2001

25. Allen Frame, “Hillary and Josh,” Punta del Este, Uraguay, 2008, courtesy of Gitterman Gallery.
http://www.gittermangallery.com/html/home.asp
Gitterman Gallery
170 East 75th Street
New York, NY 10021

26. Frank Maedler, “L 7,” from the series “UT” (Silber), courtesy of Gallery J.J. Heckenhauer.

27. Peter Neusser, “Wolfsburg,” courtesy of Gallery J.J. Heckenhauer.

28. Mauren Brodbeck, “Juliette #5,” courtesy of Gallery J.J. Heckenhauer.
http://www.heckenhauer.net/ga/en/index.html
Gallery J.J. Heckenhauer Holzmarkt 5 
72070 Tübingen
Germany

29. Dezhong Wei, from the series “Days Full of Inspirations,” courtesy of Henan Pan-View Image Culture Media Co., Ltd.

30. Shilong Wang, from the series “Days Full of Inspirations,” courtesy of Henan Pan-View Image Culture Media Co., Ltd.

31. Yong Luo, from the series “City of View,” 2005, courtesy of Henan Pan-View Image Culture Media Co., Ltd.

32. Yong Luo, from the series “City of View,” 2005, courtesy of Henan Pan-View Image Culture Media Co., Ltd.
http://www.pan-view.com/
Henan Pan-View Image Culture Media Co., Ltd.C-702 Dongjun International #1212, E Hanghai Road

33. Edward Westen, “MGM,” courtesy of Paul M. Hertzman, Inc.
http://www.hertzmann.net/pages/
PO Box 40447
San Francisco, CA 94140-0448, USA

34. Bob Poe, “Cover,” 2009, I-Phone photo, 54 × 90 inches, courtesy of the Los Angeles Art Association
Gallery 825.

35. Niku Kashef, “The House of Life and Death,” 2008, C-Print, 36×36 inches, courtesy of the Los Angeles Art Association
Gallery 825.

http://www.laaa.org/
Gallery 825
825 N. La Cienega Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90069

36. Jens Liebchen, “Sunset Boulevard and Gower Street, Los Angeles,” 2010, Pigmented ink on Hahnemuehle Paper, 14×11 inches, courtesy of The Lapis Press
Schaden.com.

37. Oliver Sieber, “Arnold,” Pigmented ink on Hahnemuehle Paper, 11×14 inches, courtesy of The Lapis Press
Schaden.com
http://www.lapispress.com/
http://www.schaden.com/ Schaden.com
Buchhandlung GmbH
Albertusstr. 4
50667 Köln

38. Carrie Mae Weems, “Untitled,” from the “Kitchen Table” series, 1990, courtesy of Light Work.

39. Elijah Gowen, “Cup,” courtesy of Light Work

40. Scott Conarroe, “Trailer Park, Wendover, UT,” 2008, courtesy of Light Work.
http://www.lightwork.org/
Robert B. Menschel Media Center
316 Waverly Avenue
Syracuse, New York 13244
USA

41. Alfred Eisenstaedt, “Marilyn Monroe,” 1953, copyright Time, Inc., courtesy of Gallery M.
http://www.gallerym.com/default.cfm
Gallery M.
180 Cook St, Suite 101, Denver, CO 80206

42. Stephen Wilkes, “Washington Square, Day into Night, New York,” 2009, 40×30 inches, courtesy of Monroe Gallery.

43. Bill Eppridge, "Robert F. Kennedy campaigns with various aides and friends

44. Steve Schapiro, “Segregationists, St. Augustine, Florida,” 1964

45. Stephen Wilkes, “Central Park, Day into Night,”
http://www.monroegallery.com/

Monroe Gallery
112 Don Gaspar Santa Fe, NM 87501 – USA

46. Ju Duoqi, “Liberty Leading the Vegetables,” 2008, courtesy of M.R. Gallery
http://mrgalery.com.cn/
M.R. Gallery
No.D06, Mid Second Street, 798 Art District, Chaoyang District, 100015 Beijing, China

47. Norman Kulkin, “Untitled,” courtesy of Select Vernacular Photographs.
http://www.pixidiom.com/
727 N. Fuller Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90046 – USA

48. Tom Chambers, “Caging the Songbird,” from the “Dreaming in Reverse” series, 20×20 inches, courtesy of photo-eye Gallery.

49. Tom Chambers, “Presumptuous Guests,” from the “Dreaming in Reverse” series, courtesy of photo-eye Gallery.
http://photoeye.com/
photo-eye Gallery.
376, Garcia Street, Santa Fe, NM 87501 – USA

50. Joey L., “Portrait of Saragolea,” from the “Abyssinia” series, courtesy of photokunst.

51. Joey L., “Portrait of Saragolea,” from the “Abyssinia” series, courtesy of photokunst.
http://www.photokunst.com/
Photokunst
725 Argyle Avenue, Friday Harbor, WA 98250 – USA

52. Marian Drew, “Emu with yellow canary,” 2010, courtesy of Queensland Centre for Photography.
http://www.qcp.org.au/
Corner of Russel and Cordelia Street, South Brisbane QLD 4101 Australia

53. Juan Fontanive, “Livelinesse 2,” 2010, Edition 14, courtesy of Riflemaker: London.
http://www.riflemakerorg/
Riflemaker
79 Beak Street, London, W1F 9SU – UK

54. John Baldessari, “Blue Boy (with yellow boy: one with Hawaiin tie, one in dark), Three Color Lithograph,” 1989, courtesy of Barry Singer Gallery.
http://www.singergallery.com/
Barry Singer Gallery.
7 Western Avenue, Petaluma, CA 94952 – USA

55. Christopher Clark and Virginie Pougnaud, “Aurore Eveillee,” archival digital lambda print, 43.3×43.3 inches, courtesy of Skotia Gallery
http://www.skotiagallery.com/
Skotia Gallery
150 W. Marcy Street, Ste 103, Santa Fe, NM 87501 – USA

56. Kelsy Waggaman, “When Was The Last Time You Made Love To Yourself,” archival pigment print 19×28.5 inches, courtesy of Skotia Gallery.
http://www.skotiagallery.com/

57. Robert Frank, “Cadillac Showroom,” 1955, Vintage gelatin silver print, 8.5×13 inches, signed and stamped, courtesy of Joel Soroka Gallery.
http://www.joelsorokagallery.com/
Joel Soroka Gallery.
400 E. Hyman Avenue, Aspen, CO 81611 – USA

58. Ralph Steiner, “Lollipop,” 1920s/c.1981, 4.5×3.5 inches, gelatin silver print, courtesy of Robert Tat Gallery.
http://www.roberttat.com/
Robert Tat Gallery.
49 Geary Street, # 211, San Francisco, CA 94108 – USA

59. Ma Kang, “FORBIDDEN CITY: Policemen before the Tian’anmen Gate-tower,” 2008, Inkjet print, courtesy of OFOTO Gallery.
http://www.ofoto-gallery.com/
OFOTO Gallery
2F, Building 13, 50 Mogashan Road, Shanghai 200060 – China

60. Luo Yongjin, “Kezhi Garden,” 2002, Injet print, courtesy of OFOTO Gallery.
http://www.ofoto-gallery.com/

Links:
http://www.photola.com/

Longest Running Art Fair West of New York Celebrates Its 20th Anniversary, Opens January 13

Via The ArtDaily.Org
January 12, 2011

Bill Eppridge, "Robert F. Kennedy campaigns with various aides and friends" former prizefighter Tony Zale and (right of Kennedy) N.F.L. stars Lamar Lundy, Rosey Grier, and Deacon Jones, 1968"

LOS ANGELES.- In recent years, Los Angeles has experienced a rapid growth of contemporary art galleries along with an expansion of local museum programs highlighting emerging art making it a required destination for curators and collectors. As a marketplace for the Arts, it now rivals New York City. Glenn Lowry, Director of MoMA, recently said in the WSJ, “The art world is a very fluid place, but there is no question that L.A. is very hot at the moment.”


photo l.a.XX, celebrating it’s 20th Anniversary, is the longest running art fair west of New York and is the largest photo-based art fair in the country with over 10,000 attendees. It brings together photography dealers from around the globe, displaying the finest contemporary photography, video and multi-media installations along with masterworks from the 19th century. This is the 48th art fair produced by Stephen Cohen, Director of photo l.a. XX including artLA, photo san francisco, photo MIAMI, photo santa fe, photo NY and the first vernacular photography fair in NYC.

artLA was created in 2004 as a public event bringing together a mix of national and international galleries, artists, collectors and curators for a visual dialogue on the current art scene. Its ongoing commitment to presenting the most challenging art being produced today, has led to the creation of artLA projects, an ongoing citywide program of dynamic and innovative installations, exhibitions, seminars and conversations with established and cutting-edge artists in all media.

photo l.a. XX + artLA projects, returns to the historic Santa Monica Civic with an added 7,000 square foot tented canopy entry. This grand entrance provides space for sculpture, installations, book signings and seating. Attendees will enjoy an expansive lobby that includes a Phaidon bookstore, seating area, café, coffee bar and cupcake corner. There is new VIP balcony lounge and video viewing area.

The launch of artLA projects is a prelude to a much larger artLA 2011 that will align with the Los Angeles Contemporary Art Forum, a new art fair in the fall of 2011 created by the team that produces the Armory Show, Art Chicago, Next, Art Toronto and Volta. As the City heads into the Pacific Standard Time era this fall, Los Angeles is the place to be and artLA 2011 will be the satellite fair of new and emerging art that will parallel the energy and excitement of the newest art fair coming to Los Angeles

ON THE ROAD TO PHOTO LA

Ernst Haas: Utah, 1952

We are loading the van and heading west today, next stop Photo LA January 13 - 17. Our Twitter and Facebook updates may  be a bit sparse as we drive across I-40, but we will update as possible. We hope you can visit us in booth A-102!


Related: Photo LA January 13 - 17

THE LONDON ART FAIR: PHOTOGRAPHY DAY

London Art Fair


The London Art Fair presents over 100 galleries featuring the great names of 20th Century British art and exceptional contemporary work from leading figures and emerging talent January 19 - 23.
 
You’ll also find solo shows and curated group displays in our Art Projects section, with galleries drawn from across the world, while Photo50 is a showcase for contemporary photography with 50 works selected by a distinguished panel.

For information on dates, times and tickets for London Art Fair 2011 click here.

Photo50 is our showcase for contemporary photography. Now in its fifth year it will feature 50 works by artists selected by a distinguished panel with both established artists and less well known figures. This year’s panel includes Zelda Cheatle, Curator and Director of the Tosca Fund Photography Collection, Celia Davies, Head of Projects for Photoworks, Sebastien Montabonel, European Senior Specialist of Photographs at Phillips de Pury and Joanna Pitman of The Times. We asked each member of the panel to nominate up to three artists and then introduce their work.

A Photography Focus Day on Wednesday 19 January 2011 will feature a series of discussions and tours dedicated to contemporary photography. Some of the highlights below:

Image Fatigue: Can photographs still be a catalyst for positive social change in a world saturated with images?


In association with PhotoVoice

12.00 – 1.00 Leading photography professionals discuss past and present campaigns that use socially driven imagery and ask whether they still have an impact in today’s media, and if so what makes these images successful in driving social change. The discussion is led by Marc Schlossman (PhotoVoice Trustee and photographer) with Gideon Mendel (Photojournalist) and Jessica Crombie (Film and Photography Manager, Save the Children).

On The Ephemeral in Photography

In association with Hotshoe Gallery and ORDINARY-LIGHT Photography

1.30 – 2.30 A panel discussion considering the etymology and characterisations of the ephemeral in photography and the wider concept of the ephemeral as it appears in culture and the arts. This session will be led by Daniel Campbell Blight (Director, Hotshoe Gallery) with Rut Blees Luxemburg (artist), Julian Stallabrass (Reader, The Courtauld Institute of Art) and Douglas Murphy (author of The Architecture of Failure, forthcoming from Zero Books).

(D)e-materialization and Photography in the Age of Technological Advance

In association with Hotshoe and ORDINARY-LIGHT Photography

3.00 – 4.00 A discussion of the (d)e-materialization of the photographic record in the age of technological advance. Led by Brad Feuerhelm (Director, ORDINARY-LIGHT Photography) , the panel includes Simon Bainbridge (Editor, British Journal of Photography) Charlotte Cotton (Creative Director, London Galleries, National Media Museum ), Jason Evans (artist, writer and lecturer) and Trish Morrisey (artist).

Politics in Photography

In association with Photoworks

4.30 – 5.30 This session focuses on contemporary photography concerned with the current socio-political climate in the UK. It considers the artists position in providing an important commentary on social change, political unrest and challenging political conventions. Speakers include: Anna Fox (artist and Professor of Photography, University of the Creative Arts), Lisa Barnard (artist, exhibiting in Photo50 at London Art Fair) and Steve Edwards (Senior Lecturer in Art History, Open University).

Collecting Contemporary Art

In association with the Contemporary Art Society

6.30 – 7.15 and 7.30 – 8.15 Now celebrating its centenary year, the Contemporary Art Society is the UK's leading authority on contemporary collecting. Over the last 100 years they have purchased the work of seminal artists early in their careers - Paul Gauguin, Pablo Picasso, Francis Bacon and Damien Hirst – and enjoy a unique and enviable reputation for being 'ahead of the curve'. These talks give you an opportunity to draw on their expertise to help you develop your own collection. The talks are led by Henry Little (Public Programmes Manager) and Dida Tait (Head of Membership and Market Development)


Related: The 20th Anniversary Edition of Photo LA January 13 - 17.

PHOTO LA January 13 - 17

Monroe Gallery of Photography is delighted to once again exhibit at Photo LA, January 13 - 17, 2011. Photo LA continues to be one of the most prestigious photography fairs in the country, bringing together galleries and private dealers from around the globe. This year the fair celebrates its 20th annual edition, and will be held at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium. Monroe Gallery is located in booth A102, front and center in the East Wing.

Monroe Gallery of Photography will be exhibiting specially selected work from the gallery's collection: important and historic photojournalism and civil rights photography, including the first-ever exhibits of Grey Villet and White House photographer Eric Draper; new photographs from Stephen Wilkes' acclaimed "Day Into Night" series; and photographs from classic movies of the 1950's by Richard C. Miller. And much more!

Grey Villet: Martin Luther King at Police Headquarters, as he argued to reject bail and serve his sentence for disturbing the peace in Montgomery, Alabama, 1958



Eric Draper: Oval Office, January 26, 2001

Stephen Wilkes: Central Park, Day Into Night, New York, 2010

Richard C. Miller: James Dean taking a break from filming "Giant", Marfa, Texas

The fair opens with a benefit reception for the Wallis Annenberg Photography Department at LACMA
on Thursday, January 13, 2011, 6:00-9:00 p.m. William Eggelston is this year's honorary Guest Host, for more information and tickets click here. Fair hours are 11 - 7 Friday - Sunday, and this year the fair has added an extra day for Monday, Martin Luther King day, 11 - 6. (More here)

Programming information, including lectures, seminars and book-signings may be found here.

Monroe Gallery will feature numerous other renowned photographs in booth A-102. We look forward to welcoming you to our booth at Photo LA!