Some journalistic photos of Ramona du Houx
During her photographic carrier of 35 years Ramona du Houx has taken photos of many people and their communities, as well as a few presidents. Here is a sampling of her documentary work.
The Photographic Art of Takafumi Suzuki – (Yohaku Yorozuya)
The Photographic Art of Takafumi Suzuki – (Yohaku Yorozuya) Professor Takafumi Suzuki, also known as Yohaku Yorozuya, has had multiple exhibits over his forty year career as a photographic artist. He is renowned for his use of classic darkroom techniques spending days perfecting his images. This exhibit, in the slideshow above, is called Hindsight. Many of the images were taken years before historic events that changed the world.
Gabriel Pacheco (Mexican Surrealist Visionary painter)
Gabriel Pacheco is a Mexican illustrator who has a simply haunting style. The connection to story-telling in his illustrations seems to stem from his first work as a published artist, which was illustrations for a story written by his sister.
Hillary Clinton in Maine photos and article by Ramona du Houx
Article and photos by Ramona du Houx “We can raise incomes again — because that is the single most important issue we face. People have to feel that their work has been rewarded. Prosperity has to be broadly shared,” said Hillary Clinton, the front-runner for the Democratic nomination in the 2016 presidential race during a campaign town-hall style event in […]
Ansel Adam’s photos of an American Japanese Internment Camp during WWII
From time to time I just have to post other artists as their work should be shared. Ansel Adams’ is known for his stunning landscapes and coming up with the “zone technique” of printing black and white photos. Here are some rare photos he took of life in an American Japanese Internment Camp during WWII. Not one of the United […]
October is ARTober in Bangor, Maine, a monthlong celebration of arts and culture
Planned by the Bangor City Council Commission on Cultural Development, the art celebration will showcase more than 80 events and exhibitions, including live performances, art exhibits, lectures and workshops at 30 venues. A complete listing of events is available on the city’s website at http://www.bangormaine.gov/artober. Venues for ARTober include the University of Maine Museum of Art, the Bangor Opera House, […]
Giant Flower Sculptures Honor Van Gogh At Netherlands World’s Largest Flower Parade
This year’s Bloemencorso Zundert, or Zundert Flower Parade featured 19 teams who designed floats inspired by Vincent Van Gogh. The famous Post-Impressionist painter was born in Zundert, The Netherlands, 162 years ago. The parade is run entirely by volunteers, uses only dahlia flowers, and is the world’s largest flower procession. “In Zundert, in the South of the Netherlands, we are […]
Wilbur is documenting every Native American tribe in the US with photographs
Robert and Fannie Mitchell. Tribal affiliation: Dine Photograph: Matika Wilbur Read the full report on the Guardian Newspaper HERE. One woman’s mission to photograph every Native American tribe in the US Matika Wilbur has traveled more than 250,000 miles to ensure stereotyped images are replaced with accurate ones to change history’s collective psyche Three years ago, Matika Wilbur sold almost […]
Bogdan Prystrom, artist
Bogdan Prystrom ☀ “Non so dove vada la mia strada, ma cammino meglio quando la mia mano stringe la tua.” (Alfred De Musset) ☀ Bogdan Prystrom ☀ ” I don’t know where to go my way, But way better when My hand shakes your.” (Alfred de musset)
Mural brightens up Calais, Maine
On a wall of the Calais Community Thrift Store, a colorful seascape mural has been emerging. Nationally award-winning artist Amy Bartlett Wright is in the process of creating a mural for the Charles G. Wright Endowment for the Humanities. Wright was selected by a committee comprised of representatives of the Endowment for the Humanities, the food pantry and a historian.Five […]
The future of Maine’s Salt Institute of photographic documentary studies
By Donna Galluzzo and Kimberly Curry, First appeared in the BDN A number of Salt Institute for Documentary Studies alumni have contributed tremendously to the effort in recent months to keep Salt alive, independent and a part of our beloved arts district and arts community here in Portland. In June, Salt announced it planned to close. In the weeks since, […]
According to some psychologists- coloring is great alternative to meditation
As of the time of this publication, six of the top 20 selling books on Amazon are adult coloring books. Coloring is a hobby that we typically think only little toddlers and kindergartners would enjoy, but it turns out that even adults can benefit from it. Coloring is a low-stress activity that allows an individual to unlock their creative potential. […]
Dog/wolf sculptures installed at Portland, Maine’s pier
Andy Rosen, a South Portland artist, has installed seven lifelike dogs/wolves sculptures called at the former Grand Trunk railroad pier in Portland. The temporary “Unpack” sculptures are on the dilapidated pier on Portland’s eastern waterfront, just beyond Ocean Gateway. The dogs are already turning heads. His goal is to get people to think about their environment. To construct the sculpture […]
Cultivate: Belfast Area Farm and Art Tour: Call for 2015 sites
Interested in being a site on the Cultivate: Belfast Area Farm and Art Fall Tour, October 10th and 11th, 2015? Sign up is due by August 18th. All locations need to be within 30-45 minutes driving time from Belfast. Developed by the Belfast Creative Coalition, Cultivate: Belfast Area Farm and Arts Trail and Fall Tour highlights the richness of art, […]
“Art” Pianos in Bangor’s parks this fall
Launchpad, a non-profit, in Bangor wants to put pianos in public parks this fall. As part of the city’s month-long “Artober” cultural event, the organization is collecting donated pianos and asking local artists to help redesign them. And Launchpad is raising money for the Queen City Piano Project. Organizers intend to schedule events around them when they find their homes in different parks. “(Visitors) could just go and play spontaneously, or watch a quartet play, or see piano lessons in action,” said Meg Shorette, Launchpad’s Executive Director. The pianos will eventually be donated to local schools and music education programs at the end of October.
Kenya Hall Band performs in Bangor at the Cool Sounds Summer Concert Series
On Thursday Aug, 6, 2015 the Downtown Bangor Partnership presents The Kenya Hall Band. The Kenya Hall Band will take you on a soul and groove experience that is rare in this musical generation. Rising from the vibrant music scene of Portland, Maine, this funk and soul band promises to push your idea of music higher, wider, and deeper. Channeling […]
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