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The Fickle Mistress of Light: A Photographer's Chronicle of 1880s London
My Dearest Eliza,
The fog, as ever, clings to the cobbled streets of London like a damp shroud this autumn. The days grow short, and the light, that fickle mistress of our craft, becomes increasingly elusive. I write to you amidst the clatter of my studio, the faint scent of collodion and hypo lingering in the air, a familiar perfume that both sustains and occasionally suffocates me.
Business, thankfully, remains steady, though the winds of change are certainly blowing through our profession. The public appetite for photographic likenesses continues unabated, yet the demands and expectations shift with every passing year. The carte-de-visite craze, whilst still providing a reliable income from family portraits and aspiring actors, has somewhat plateaued. Now, it is the larger cabinet cards, offering a more substantial image, that are increasingly favoured by those wishing to display their status and refinement.
The wet collodion process, though demanding and prone to its temperamental fits, remains the backbone of much of our finer work. The immediacy of coating the glass plate, sensitizing it in the silver nitrate bath within the darkened confines of the wet plate box, and then the swift exposure and development – it is a dance against time and the elements. Yet, the exquisite detail and tonal range achievable with a well-executed wet plate negative are still unmatched by the simpler, more commercially viable alternatives.
Speaking of which, the tin types, or ferrotypes as some prefer, continue their march into the everyday. Their speed and affordability make them a favourite amongst the working classes and for those seeking a quick memento at fairs and public gatherings. While they lack the delicate beauty of an albumen print struck from a glass negative, one cannot deny their accessibility has broadened the reach of photography considerably. I confess, I’ve even taken on a few tin type commissions myself when the coffers are looking particularly bare. One must adapt, after all.
The albumen print, with its glossy surface and delicate sepia tones, remains the standard for presentation. The meticulous process of coating paper with egg white and then sensitizing it – a task often relegated to young apprentices – is crucial for achieving that characteristic sheen and preserving the fine details captured by our lenses. The sheer volume of albumen paper required by studios across the city is staggering; one hears tales of egg merchants growing rich on our industry alone!
The names of the great photographers continue to inspire and occasionally intimidate. Julia Margaret Cameron’s evocative portraits, though sometimes criticized for their soft focus, possess a soulfulness that many of the more technically perfect images lack. And the architectural studies of Francis Frith, his majestic views of distant lands brought back on cumbersome wet plate equipment, remind us of the power of photography to document and educate.
The role of photography in society is evolving rapidly. Beyond portraiture, it is increasingly employed in commerce – advertisements, illustrations in periodicals, even the nascent field of photojournalism. The ability to capture a moment, a scene, with such apparent fidelity holds immense power, and businesses are beginning to recognize its potential to sway public opinion and drive sales.
However, this commercialization also brings its own set of anxieties. The proliferation of cheaper processes and the rise of less scrupulous operators threaten to devalue the artistry and skill that many of us have painstakingly cultivated. The market becomes flooded with poorly executed images, and the discerning eye must work harder to distinguish quality from mere novelty.
I remain committed to the craft, Eliza, to the pursuit of capturing light and shadow in a way that transcends mere documentation. But one cannot ignore the economic realities of our time. We must navigate these changing tides, embracing new technologies where sensible while holding fast to the principles of good composition and careful execution.
Write soon and tell me all your news.
Yours with enduring affection,
Arthur Penhaligon, Photographer. 12A Paternoster Row London.
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WOII: Week 11 - Postmodernism
Postmodernism’s fundamental questioning of fixed meaning has significantly reshaped my understanding of even commonplace consumer objects. Lyotard’s concept of an "incredulity toward metanarratives" (Lyotard xxiv) became evident during our Vicks inhaler ad project. This seemingly ordinary product, revealed itself as a capitalist symbol promising "relief" through menthol and strategic marketing. We employed postmodern strategies to expose this, glitching visuals mimicking corrupted data, pixelated representations of reality, and ransom-note typography assembled from disparate magazine fragments. The resulting design was a Baudrillardian simulacrum (Baudrillard 2). An ad critiquing ads, where the product’s supposed "purity" intentionally dissolved into absurdity.
Nietzsche’s assertion that "truths are metaphors we’ve forgotten are metaphors" ("On Truth and Lies" 84) provided a crucial framework for our critique. The inhaler’s branding, nature (menthol) strategically repackaged as consumer salvation, mirrored Haraway’s cyborg theory, where the boundaries between the organic and the industrial become blurred (Haraway 149). Our design amplified this inherent tension: comic book 'BOOM' were juxtaposed with the corporate blue of the packaging and background, compelling viewers to question: Is the feeling of relief a genuine sensation or a carefully manufactured product of persuasive imagery?
This resonates with Richard Prince, who rephotographed advertisements to deconstruct corporate fabrications. His work, His Untitled (Cowboy) (1989) ask: who ultimately benefits from this constructed narrative? Similarly, our advertisement for the Vicks inhaler "hijacked" it's comforting imagery to prompt the question: who profits from selling us the very act of breathing? Prince’s work, like ours, engages with consumerism not through outright rejection, but through a critical exposure of its underlying contradictions.
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Works Cited
Baudrillard, Jean. Simulacra and Simulation. U of Michigan P, 1994.
Haraway, Donna. Simians, Cyborgs, and Women. Routledge, 1991.
Lyotard, Jean-François. The Postmodern Condition. U of Minnesota P, 1984.
Nietzsche, Friedrich. “On Truth and Lies in a Nonmoral Sense.” Philosophy and Truth, 1979, pp. 79–97.
Prince, Richard. Cowboys. Museum of Modern Art, 2007.
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"Untitled (Cowboy)" (1989)
"New Portraits (Instagram Paintings)" (2014-2015)
"Untitled (Fashion)" (1982-84)
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NEW VIDEO: Episode 43 – 99 Cent, Andreas Gursky Andreas Gursky's "99 Cent" isn't just a photograph—it’s a statement on modern consumerism. At first glance, it’s an elevated shot of a 99 Cent Store, with candy, soda, and trinkets neatly stacked in a colorful array. But look deeper, and it asks a bigger question: Have we traded quality for quantity in the age of mass consumption? 🌍💸 This image, which sold for millions, challenges us to reflect on the value we place on material goods. Watch the full video for the story behind this iconic photo—link in bio. This is the forty-third episode in a series of episodes that’ll drop every Saturday throughout 2024. Visit the full video here: https://youtu.be/zv8TpSIJSVc Please share it with others if you enjoy it. Head over to my YouTube channel to watch.
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Coperni / Spring Summer 2024 campaign Photographer Kevin Tekinel Model @lulutenney Creatives Kevin Tekinel & @charleslevai Stylist @helenatejedor Hair @stephanelancien Makeup @christellecocquet Nails marierosa Set design @vincentolivieri_ Production @artandcommerce
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Amanda Murphy for the Love Want "Soft Power" issue /
Photography Bec Parsons @bec_parsons / Style Natasha Royt @natasharoyt @artandcommerce / Hair Jenny Kim @jennykim__ / Make up Ingeborg @ingmakeup @chanel.beauty / Manicurist Nori @nailnori / Fashion Assistant Nathan Watson @nthnwtsn / Casting Kin @kincasting / Production Noted Collective @noted.collective / Executive producer Anastasia Suchkov @ana.stass /









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HARRY UZOKA REMEMBRANCE DAY — 🖤Gone for 3 years yet forever present!❤️ . For 3 years since Harry’s tragic passing, I’ve been posting images of him on the 11th of each month. I frequently create new TuTchT portraits. Last year’s portrait was mad elaborate and very well received. But to mark this 3rd anniversary of the day he left us, I’m going in the opposite direction (a decision I know he’s smiling about.) Instead of a stylized, highly curated, artistically rendered image of the bruv, today I’m posting candid shots and raw, un-retouched polaroids of Harry. No smoke and mirrors, no interpretation. Just Harry’s visual power in a pure state. . This un-retouched polaroid is part of Harry’s 2015 casting package for his mother agency Premiere, London. You can see Harry’s incredible magnetic quality naturally at work. These captures were credited to the Art+Commerce Agency. . If you’ve got some Harry pics repost them today! Google search results are still dominated by stories of his murder… let’s keep flooding the airwaves with his amazing work, wit, wisdom and stories of how he touched our lives so he’s remembered for the amazing things he brought to the world rather than the tragic way he left it prematurely. . @HarryUzoka @premiermodels @artandcommerce . #TuTchT #TuTchTIMAGING #ThruTuTchTEyes #HarryUzoka #RememberingHarry #PremiereModels #ArtandCommerce #TuTchTmuse #TopMaleModelsofColor #TopUKMaleModels #RunwayKings #HarryRemembranceDay #HarryUzokaForever https://www.instagram.com/p/CJ6coSElLWJ/?igshid=16x1zvuu6yqic
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#Image #Licensing @artandcommerce ✨ #collection @vogueitalia #photographer : @natalia_kovachevski #modelephoto : @the.androgynous.witch #womanartist #portraitphotography #nudeart #artandcommerce #publication #voguemagazine #art_promote #inspired #spleen #poetical #mysterious #portraiture #mood #likeapainting #insidious #portrait_vision #androgynousmodel #veil #darkbeauty #portraitart #artisticphotography https://www.instagram.com/p/B_vEOiUCaYX/?igshid=3x31j8x2kzao
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Доброе утро Good morning И пусть оно будет прекрасным! Art @tetianacherevan Model @elisefarouche ______________________________ #art#artist #drawing #celine #fashionillustration #fashonart #modernart #lineart #artwork #modernportrait #portrait #figurativeart #vogue #artandcommerce #linedrawing #eroticaart #womenartists #womenartistsofinstagram (at Eiffel Tower) https://www.instagram.com/p/B7zhCq1JNhI/?igshid=tq182pcozhme
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SCHWERELOS BY EVANGELOS RODOULIS
VOGUE ITALIA
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Louis Vuitton’s SS22 sunglasses campaign featured actress Millie Bobby Brown, supermodel Karlie Kloss, and musician Lous and the Yakuza. Steven Meisel captured the trio at GUM Studio’s Stage B in Sunset Park! The vibrant backgrounds were generated by a massive XR Stage commanded by @Kazimkara 🖤⚡️Louis Vuitton's class and sophisticated fashion strikes again! Produced By Art+Commerce Photographer: Steven Meisel Film Producer: Mark Elliott LED Specialist: Kazim Karaismailoglu Digital Technician: Kevin Lavallade Stylist: Joe McKenna Stylist Assistant: Kenny Paul Tailor: Lars Nord Makup artist: Pat McGrath Hair Stylist: Jimmy Paul Manicurist: Jin Soon Choi With: Lous and the Yakuza, Millie Bobby Brown and Karlie Kloss #LVsunglasses #louisvuitton #lousandtheyakuza #milliebobbybrown #karliekloss #artandcommerce #xrstage #LEDstage #soundstage #shotatgum (at Sunset Park, Brooklyn, N.Y) https://www.instagram.com/p/CdV6xVwONjV/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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LÍDIA VIVES via art + commerce
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