Celebrating the Spontaneity of Disposable Cameras

At Downtown LA’s Think Tank Gallery, 30 professional photographers from varied backgrounds will be sharing 88 prints of work done solely on disposable cameras. The group exhibition, “Indoek 27 Frames,” was devised by Matt Titone, founding partner of LA-based creative agency ITAL/C and lifestyle publication Indoek. Titone sent some of his favorite photographers out with cheap 35mm disposables and published the resulting works online. This …

Kodak Brings Back EKTACHROME Film

Photographers around the world rejoice: Eastman Kodak Company is bringing back one of its most iconic films, the classic EKTACHROME Film. Discontinued in 2012, the film is best known for its “extremely fine grain, clean colors, great tones and contrasts” and the company is looking at new ways to manufacture it. Steven Overman of Kodak says, “We are seeing a broad resurgence of excitement about …

How Artists Depicted Obama’s Presidency

Friday 20 January marks President Obama’s last day in office, and while plenty of presidents before (and after) him are captured by artists in different ways, his presidency was incredibly significant. The first black president has—for plenty of reasons—been an appealing muse for artists of all styles and mediums. From Shepard Fairey’s unmistakable “Hope” poster to Lisa Jack’s delightful photos and Chuck Close’s portraits, President …