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Month of Photography Denver - Samantha Johnston Interview

Month of Photography Denver (MOP) returns in March with 130+ exhibitions, events, and portfolio reviews. Samantha Johnston from the Colorado Photographic Arts Center shares festival highlights, CPAC’s new home, and the power of community-based photography. Dive into our interview for MOP 2025 insights and photography’s evolving future.

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NSFW | Book Review: “Paths of Life” by Flor Garduño

Explore Flor Garduño's extraordinary new photobook, a 45-year retrospective featuring unpublished works and recent photos. Organized like a novel, it blends subjects from architecture to cultural iconography. Published by Veritas Editions with impeccable printing, this beautifully crafted collection is a must-have for photography lovers, offering rich inspiration and a deep dive into Garduño’s artistic journey.

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Interview: Andy Mattern - “Ghost”

Discover the intriguing journey of Andy Mattern as he uncovers a unique phenomenon in vintage platinum prints. In this captivating interview, Mattern reveals how images transferred onto neighboring prints over decades, creating faint yet fascinating ghost images. Learn about his meticulous process of reviving these images and transforming them into new platinum prints. This discussion, spanning over a year, delves deep into the art and science behind Mattern's extraordinary project.

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Featured Photographer: Matthew Ragen - If They Have Eyes, Can They See?

Explore the mesmerizing blend of ancient landscapes and modern artistry with Matthew Ragen's captivating photography series, "If They Have Eyes, Can They See?,” in our latest feature article. Journey through the Cascade Mountains as Ragen's lens captures the silent symphony of nature's cyclical pattern, revealing the haunting beauty of ancient forests and forgotten epochs.

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Book Review: “Ängelen” by Peter Wiklund

With a meticulous sequencing of images from various collections, Peter Wiklund's "Ängelen" invites readers into a mysterious and ethereal world. Nature studies interwoven with garden statues create a captivating narrative, enhanced by the frequent use of solarization and negative versions. The addition of poems by Willy Granqvist in both Swedish and English further enriches the visual journey, leaving a haunting yet unforgettable impression on those fortunate enough to own this limited edition.

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Featured Photographer: Wendy Constantine – “Reverie”

Embark on an ethereal journey through Wendy Constantine's artistic practice with her body of work, “Reverie.” From childhood memories in a converted chicken coop to protesting art department cuts, Constantine's life unfolds like a visual poem. Delve into her unique fusion of analog and digital, intention and spontaneity, as she invites you into a dreamlike realm where trees stand as silent witnesses to a life shaped by nature.

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Book Review: “Broken Shadow” by Øyvind Hjelmen

Norwegian photographer Øyvind Hjelmen is known for his dreamy, fuzzy, and softly surreal photographs, and has published several monographs, including his latest, titled "Broken Shadow." He is recognized for his unique approach to capturing enigmatic moments that lie on the fringes of reality, and through his work, aims to inspire and trigger the imagination of the viewer.

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Book Review: “Landfill” by Brett Kallusky

“Landfill” tells the story of the massive amounts of agricultural and industrial waste in one Central California valley with deep roots to the Indigenous and Spanish past. It is a meaningful addition to how we understand our way of life in this current moment in the larger climate crisis.

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