exquisite corpse" . . .

Here's a fun approach to creating a causal sequence of photographs. In this version of the Exquisite Corpse game by The Fab Collective, each photo actually takes part in causing the following photo. Click here to see the entire sequence so far . . .

a logical sequence . . .

The image below depicts a portion of Fibonacci 1202, 1970 by Mario Merz. Much of this artist's work addressed the "fibonacci sequence", a logical sequence of numbers in which each successive number in the series is the sum of the previous two numbers. In this piece he presents a sequence of photographs depicting increasing numbers of people seated in a restaurant. The corresponding fibonacci numbers are displayed in neon above the photos. Think how you might construct your own logical photographic sequence . . .

Mario Merz, Fibonacci 1202, 1970

cause and effect . . .

The collaborators Peter Fischli and David Weiss (click here for link to Frieze Magazine interview) create films that depict causal sequences. Think about using still photographs to record a cause and effect sequence of your own - minus the fire and explosions, of course - CAUTION: DON'T TRY THIS AT HOME!

Fischli and Weiss, The Way Things Go, 1987

duane michals . . .

This is just one of many thought-provoking sequences by photographer Duane Michals. He is a photographic artist you definitely need to research. Click here for interview in Double Exposure.

look at these "new-old" photos . . .

Joachim Seinfeld's Modern Nostalgia In Istanbul

Joachim Seinfeld works with painting, gelatin prints, and photography - an impressive feat on its own. Born in Paris, educated in Florence, and exhibited throughout Germany, its only a matter of time before his name is passed from gallerist to gallerist in the US. He's presenting this new body of work at Canakkale Biennial and the Istanbul Art Fair this year.

The paintings used in these works originate from walls of demolished or readjusted buildings. With the aid of a special procedure they are removed from the walls and fixed to a new support, whereby a silver gelatine photograph is developed upon them. The photographs from this series date from the time of the making of the houses.

starting with a concept . . .

In this 8 minute video Chris Sauter takes us through his art making process that begins with a concept. Even though this artist's medium isn't photography, think about his process in relation to your own art work, your photographs - do you like to start with the subject, the form, or the concept - any approach is OK - what works for you?

Chris Sauter from Mark & Angela Walley on Vimeo.

you don't want to miss this . . .

THE ORIGINAL COPY: PHOTOGRAPHY OF SCULPTURE 1839 TO TODAY

This is a fantastic exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art that chronicles the intersection of photography and sculpture from 1839 to the present. You really need to look and read - click here to see many fantastic images to inspire you . . . like these . . .

Fischli/Weiss (Peter Fischli, Swiss, born 1952 and David Weiss, Swiss, born 1946

The Three Sisters, 1984

Bruce Nauman (American, born 1941)

Waxing Hot from Eleven Color Photographs 1966-67/1970/2007

Herbert Bayer (American, born Austria, 1900-1985

Humanly Impossible, 1932