Uganda: A River Blue

Reception: March 4, 6:30-8:30PM

Exhibition: February 5-March 31, 2010

AnastasiaPhoto is located at 166 Orchard Street, New York, New York.

From the press release:

“AnastasiaPhoto is pleased to present the first solo exhibition by photographer David Wright: A photographic collaboration with the NGO, A River Blue.

These luminous works were made over two months in northern Uganda where A River Blue is located. The photos depict a school that is funded by the charitable organization A River Blue in a formerly internally displaced persons camp, as well as images of the citizens and landscapes of the surrounding village of Alebtong. This series of photographs was recently selected as 1 of 3 winners in the 2009 Conscientious Portfolio Competition.”

Additionally:

A beautiful A River Blue catalogue designed by Josh Gomby and printed by Booksmart Studio in an edition of 250 will be released at the opening reception. It will be available for purchase through donation (any amount — your choice) and 100% of the proceeds go to A River Blue. Support A River Blue and take home a memorable piece of the exhibition. The picture below is of the booklet cover.

The opening reception and exhibition are open to the public. We encourage you to bring friends, family, and colleagues, and learn about A River Blue, northern Uganda, and AnastasiaPhoto.

Louie Palu is a photojournalist currently based in Afghanistan. I highly recommend watching his Unconventional Warfare podcast series created with the Atlantic as well as his Garmsir Marines series.

U.S. Marine Lcpl. Preston “Bukkake” Calkins © Louie Palu

Photograph Magazine is an terrific resource for current and upcoming exhibitions, private dealers, intriguing writings about contemporary photography, and much more.

Pick up a copy of the January/February 2010 issue and check out the announcement for my upcoming Uganda: A River Blue exhibition at Anastasia Photo.

Ethan Jones and I had the remarkable pleasure of creating Pause, to Begin with our epic team.

In conjunction with the Pause, to Begin exhibition at Booksmart Studio in the spring of 2009, we produced a color, 108 page catalogue and it’s now available for purchase. All of the sewing, gluing, and binding has a one-of-a-kind touch: the human hand. It’s truly beautiful and not to be missed.

Artists: Matthew Gamber, Tealia Ellis-Ritter, John Mann, Colin Blakely, Shawn Records, Thomas Prior, Hin Chua, Sonja Thomsen, Brea Souders, Timothy Briner, Alejandro Cartagena, Erika Larsen, Matthew Eich, Shannon Johnstone, Shawn Gust.

Additional contributors: Ethan Jones, David Wright, Susan Morelock, Joyce Tenneson, John Paul Caponigro, Cig Harvey.

Hand-bound book, ISBN 0-9765368-9-7
108 pages, 9.5 x 6.375 (in), 24 x 16.25 (cm)
Edition size: 500
Type of printing: digital, color.
US$31.99 + shipping.

Purchase the book through our publisher, Booksmart Studio.

I had breakfast with the great folks from Luceo Images while in New York last week. They’re having their first show in New York with MJR. It’s a one-night only event so add it to your calendar. Details:

25CPW, January 21, 2010, 6-10PM, 25 Central Parkwest at 62nd Street

Luceo Images (minus Daryl Peveto, the newest member)

Ethan Jones and I visited Tim Briner in the spring of 2008 while traveling across North American to speak with selected photographers about their work for Pause, to Begin.

Tim had literally just finished making photographs for his series, Boonville, and we spent a night camping in Point Reyes National Park interviewing him about the work, talking about photography, eating hamburgers and hot dogs, and drinking beers.

Boonville is currently on display at Daniel Cooney Fine Art and while in New York I had the pleasure of seeing the exhibition with Tim. The images and prints are remarkable, and seem particularly appropriate right now given the ebb and flow of America. Visit Daniel Cooney Fine Art for more information. The exhibition is a must-see if you’re in New York.

In the last picture is Tim making pictures of his Boonville book.

Ethan Jones and I are the founders of Pause, to Begin, a unique project born in discussions about the direction of contemporary photography today. We’re elated to announce the release of the Pause, to Begin Catalogue Edition for sale through our publisher, Booksmart Studio.  

The beautiful hardbound catalogue (color, 108 pages) accompanies the Pause, to Begin exhibition held at Booksmart Studio from January 2–30, 2009, and is limited to 500 copies. The remarkable catalogue showcases the work of the 15 selected photographers, as well as statements on photography and the creation of Pause, to Begin by Ethan Jones and myself; advisors John Paul Caponigro and Joyce Tenneson; juror Cig Harvey; and editorial director Susan Morelock.

(Sonja Thomsen’s spread)

>>>>> Check out the book and purchase it here <<<<<

I’m proud to announce my first solo exhibition with Anastasia Photo in New York February 5 – March 31, 2009. I will be exhibiting both my Alebtong, Uganda and Murchison Falls works. We’re in the editing process right now and so far the selection looks quite beautiful. More specifics will be announced soon.

Anastasia Photo is a remarkable gallery not only because Felicia, the curator, and Ryan, her assistant curator, are wonderful but also because each exhibition is coupled with a related philanthropic organization. It’s fitting to have the exhibition aligned with A River Blue as many of the works being exhibited were made during my time working with ARB.

I’m proud to announce that I am now a contributing photographer with REDUX Pictures. It’s a solid, progressive career move and I’m thankful to be aligned with as strong of an agency as REDUX. Check out my online portfolio here.

Stay tuned for more big news later this week!

I went here and watched this:

What a wonderful video. Lee Friedlander is a great photographer.

Then I went here and watched this:

I am impressed and surprised with Stephen DiRado’s work.