I’m very excited.  Why? Because I have an action packed schedule for the next several months to visit some wonderful photography and painting exhibits! Here’s what’s on deck right now: (1) Russell Lee, National Archive, Washington, DC; (2) Paul McCartney (yes, that’s right!), Brooklyn Museum of Art; (3) Vivian Maier plus Bruce Gilden, Fotografiska Gallery, New York; (4) Robert Frank and Todd Webb, plus A Long Arc: Photography and the American South Since 1845, Addison Gallery of American Art, Andover, MA; and (5) Mary Cassatt at Work (the great American Impressionist painter), plus Transformations: American Photographs from the 1970s, and In the Right Place: Photographs by Barbara Crane, Melissa Shook, and Carol Taback, Philadelphia Museum of Art.

Wow!

So why so many exhibits? You know I’ve discussed this before, but it’s essential to visit museums and galleries to see photography and paintings too.  You will be inspired by the works of the masters and may learn a thing or two. When it comes to photography at galleries, you might discover you’re as good or better than much of what’s being shown. This is important and should inspire you to press on! And why look at paintings? Also as previously discussed, you can learn a lot about composition and light, and use this new insight to develop new photographic ideas and visioin.

I also plan on making a lot of pictures this summer and catch up on my growing backlog of negatives to develop. And if the stars have aligned properly, maybe there will be some keepers to print!

If you live in the Northeast or plan to be nearby check out these wonderful opportunities. My guess is you won’t be disappointed.

Stay well,

Michael