To: Life Observers
From: Art Muse
Date: June 26 - October 10, 2010
Subject: Photographers Point of View

Photo Credits: Kitra Cahana, National Geographic Magazine, Nevada, USA, 2009
Shaped like a water drop, this 17-foot-tall steel “meditation space” was made by Kate Raudenbush for Nevada’s annual Burning Man event. Her goal is “to bring awareness to the element of water on our planet and its vital importance to our evolutionary balance.”

For the second consecutive year, the Photography Space will play host to the prestigious photojournalism competition, exhibiting stirring images from around the world in both print and digital galleries. The Photography Space will also offer two digital feature presentations, weekly IRIS Nights lecture series and a slide show night presenting special photography related to the themes in the exhibit.

The “Behind the Lens” digital feature follows Los Angeles Times photographer Barbara Davidson on assignment while she documents innocent victims of gang violence in LA; as well as Brian L. Frank, a young freelancer who was recognized by POYi for documenting people in the American Southwest and in Mexico who are affected by the disappearing Colorado River. “Voice of the Photographer” will feature interviews with Marcus Bleasdale (Best Photography Book Award), Paul Hansen (Photographer of the Year — Newspaper), Thomas Lekfeldt (World Understanding Award), Tomas Van Houtryve (Photographer of the Year — Freelance/Agency), Stephanie Sinclair (Community Awareness Award) and Preston Gannaway (One Week’s Work Award) who offer insights and perspectives in their own words.

During the exhibit, the IRIS Nights lecture series will continue to be offered inside the Photography Space on Thursday evenings expanding on the images and themes presented in the galleries. Expected featured speakers include exhibiting photographers Elizabeth Kreutz (Sports Picture Story), Katie Falkenberg (Issue Reporting Picture Story Award of Excellence) and Renée C. Byer (U.S. Economy and The Human Toll Picture Story).

Additionally, three free portfolio review sessions are being offered during the two-day symposium, which will serve as the launch of a new monthly offering at the Photography Space.

The Annenberg Space for Photography
2000 Avenue of the Stars, Century City, CA. 90067
Tel: 213.403.3000
http://www.annenbergspaceforphotography.org
Open Wednesday through Sunday: 11am-6pm. Closed Monday and Tuesday.
General admission is free.

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