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Artist Research Blog 6: Cristina de Middel

Cristina De Middel was born in Alicante, Spain, in 1975 and is now based in Mexico and Brazil. She joined Magnum Photos in 2017 and became an associate member in 2019. Her photography is known for its innovative approach, which blends documentary photography with elements of fiction. She studied photography and fine arts at the University of Oklahoma, the Technical University of Valencia, and the Autonomous University of Barcelona.

Photographer: Cristina De Middel

Title: This is what hatred did

Date:2014

Medium: Color

Venue: Magnum Photos

Description:  A woman posing in a heroic pose with a gold cap, looking at the horizon. Like she is protecting the city, like a superhero.

Cristina de Middel • Magnum Photos

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Artist Research Blog 5: Antoine d’Agata

Antoine d’Agata is a French photographer born on November 19, 1961, in Marseille, France. When he was 17 years old he quit school to lived in the world of the night. For 12 years, he lived and traveled around 20 countries. Mala Noche was his first book, published in 1998. His work is mostly about addiction, sexuality, and personal obsession.

Porographer: Antoine d’Agat

Title: Mala Noche San Salvador

Date:1998

Medium: Black and white

Venue: Magnum Photos

Description: This photo shows a woman who looks disgusted by the person who is caressing her. She also looks like she does not have any other option than to endure it.

This photographer shows a bad night in these people's lives, in this case, the young girl from San Salvador. You can have a bad night either physically or mentally. The photographer is showing that everyone around the world has a bad night, and sometimes worse than you can imagine.

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Artist Research Blog 4: Alessandra Sanguinetti

Alessandra Sanguinetti was born in New York in 1968. She relocated to Argentina from 1970 until 2003, Currently, she resides in California. Her work revolves around themes of memory, youth, and the passage of time.

Porographer: Alessandra Sanguinetti

Title: The Models from the series “The Adventures of Guille and Belinda and The Enigmatic Meaning of their Dreams”

Date:2000

Medium: Color Photo

Venue: Magnum Photos

Description: This photo shows two cousins posing like models for the photo they are taking. Acting like they're just sitting on the bench, talking and thinking about their lives.

I really like this series of photos that Alessandra took of these two cousins because it reminds me of my childhood with my cousin playing around and dreaming of the future.

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Artist Research Blog 3: Yael Martinez

Yael Martinez was born in Guerrero in 1984. His work addresses fractured communities in Mexico. He often works symbolically to evoke a sense of the emptiness, absence, and pain suffered by those affected by the state and organized crime.

Porographer: Yael Martinez

Title: The Symbolic Construction of a Territory Where Violence Penetrates All

Date:2013

Medium: Color Photo

Venue: Magnum Photos

Description: This image has two sides. In the front, you can see a father playing with his daughter and having fun, but the shadow shows a hanging person and someone looking at it with a hurt pose.

I really like the work of Yael because I can understand every single one of his pictures, as I was born and raised in Guerrero, Mexico, and every single photo makes sense. Organized crime is really bad, and this is a problem that Mexico still has to this day. The sadness of every photo is true.

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Artist Research Blog 2: Cristina García Rodero

Cristina García Rodero was born in Puertollano, Spain, in 1949. Her work often documents traditional rituals and cultural practices. Her work offers an intimate portrayal of the human condition through the lens of cultural heritage.

Porographer: Cristina Garcia Rodero

Title: La Maya

Date: 1986

Medium: Black and white

Venue: Magnum Photos

Description: The image portrays a little girl dressed in traditional clothing, seated before a beautiful backdrop of flowers. There is a Spanish tradition where a little girl is chosen to represent the spirit of spring. It is a saint to be a symbol of fertility and renewal.

I really like this picture; it looks like Mary, the mother of Jesus. It looks like the portrait of a saint. Even though there is too much around the girl, you can see that she is the center of attention, because she is in the middle and in white.

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Book Report

Andres Serrano: Works 1983-1993

Andres Serrano was born on August 15, 1950, in New York City. Andres Serrano's photography is known for its provocative and confrontational approach, often challenging societal taboos and deeply ingrained beliefs. The collection includes images from seven of Serrano’s series, exploring themes of religion, bodily fluids, death, and violence. This book was a little bit shocking to watch because I have never seen anything like it. It's like it's showing all the bad things with religions, the hypocrisy that is around it.

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Book Report

 William Eggleston's Guide by William Eggleston

William Eggleston was born in 1939 in Memphis, Tennessee. William Eggleston is most known as the guy who dragged color photography into the fine art scene. He treats all subjects with equal importance, whether it's a mundane household object or a striking street scene. This book showed everyday life moments from the place where he grew up. Their photos make you feel like you know what was happening while taking the photo. I like how he was just taking a picture of the moment he was in it makes the moment feel special because you get to remember a part of it.

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Artist Research Blog 1: Newsha Tavakolian

Newsha Tavakolia (born 1981). She is a Magnum Photos member born in Tehran. Her work often focuses on social issues, particularly women's rights and the evolving role of women in Iran. Tavakolian's photography blends documentary and artistic elements, capturing powerful narratives through her lens

Blank Pages of an Iranian Photo Album

Photographer: Newsha Tavakolia

Title: Blank Pages of an Iranian Photo Album

Date: 2010

Medium: Color Photography

Venue: Magnum Photos

Description: These photos follow people's lives in a post-revolutionary society, showing everyday moments of their lives. IN some photos, you can see the people's complexion based on the moment their in. The photos are taken in a way that makes you feel like you're part of that moment.

I really like this album because it shows the truth, it shows the everyday lives of Iranian people. It is showing different types of emotions and actions post-revolution. Some look happy, but others look lost and shocked. Tavakolia wants the people to see the aftermath.

Sources

Blank Pages of an Iranian Photo Album • Newsha Tavakolian • Magnum Photos

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The process of taking this photo was fun. I enjoy the process of taking the photo. I always wonder how photos were taken. I thought it would be more difficult to work with the camera, but the steps were easy. The process to develop the photo was also fun. I did not develop this photo in the darkroom; I did it in Photoshop, but I was able to see how photos were developed in the darkroom with other classmates' photos. I was already familiar with the process because I took a photo class in high school, and we developed a lot of photos in the dark room. I like when the film is taking color and when you can see how the photo is developing.

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Theme project proposal

For my theme photography project, I want to focus on temples and churches because my family is religious and I always wonder what other religions their churches and temples are different based on the religion. Some temples and churches have beautiful architectural structures and interior designs. I want to go around Fresno and visit churches and temples to take photos. I think temples and churches are free to the public, and I would take pictures of the outside and inside when there are no people, so I don’t disrespect their place. I would take photos mostly in the day so the place is illuminated by the sun. If I have time during the day to go again, I would like to take photos at night because they have lights on and make the place look more interesting. I want to show people the difference between religions. Each religion is unique and beautiful. I know some people do not know what a temple or church looks like besides their own, and I want to show them the way I can. 

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Hello. My name is Jessica. I am an interior designer major. This is my second semester at Fresno State, and so far, I like it. I like reading, going shopping, and watching shows, right now I like Dr. House. I like drinking coffee in the morning to wake up. I am taking this course because it would be good to learn how to take pictures for my future projects.