Monteferrante's "Winter Soulstice"

We're pleased to announce Judith Monteferrante's (aka awesome Moab Master) first solo NYC show at the Amsterdam Whitney from December 2, 2011-January 3, 2012.  Here's an excerpt from the gallery:

"Inspired by Rodin's credo to reveal both the internal intangible as well as the external tangible, Judith Monteferrante's impressive female figurative nude photography explores the complexities of the mature female nude figure and emotes a powerful psychological portrayal of the aging female. Celebrating the mature female form, Ms. Monteferrante's innovative photographs explore the complexities of aging baby boomers by blending a powerful psychological photographic portrayal resonating with a strong sense of empowerment. 

Her "Mature Nude Series" reveals a sophistication of form and shape that reflects an incredible force of vision reflecting an exciting vitality.  Celebrating the female nude as the raison d’etre of photography, Dr. Monteferrante, who is also a cardiologist, clearly understands the medical as well as the conceptual aging of the human figure."

All 6 pieces are printed on MOAB Entrada Rag Natural 300.

Andy Biggs printing seminar at Durys

If you are a photographer (and by reading this you probably fall into this category) and want to hear how to become more profitable in your business, Andy will lay it all out for you.  This Saturday, November 19th, Andy will present from 10-2 at Dury's in Nashville, TN.  The event includes a free lunch and happens to run in conjunction with a Canon Day, where printers will be on sale.

Here's the official blurb about the seminar:

As photographers I think we would all agree that one of the missing ingredients in completing our vision for an image is the final output.  Some of us work with color labs and are totally happy with that. However, most artists have always chosen to do it themselves; keeping a hand in the final product until it is delivered. Total print control with no excuses. A meet and greet will follow and Moab Paper swatch books will be available for all in attendance. If you are interested in profitability and control, make time to be with us.

Click here to register

Horowitz in China

Moab Master, Ryszard Horowitz, just had a recent exhibition in China that we wanted to share since it was printed entirely on the new Lasal Exhibition Luster 300.  

Wheelock Square, located in the heart of Shanghai’s vibrant Nanjing West Road district, hosted an exclusive Shanghai retrospective of the works of this renowned Polish-American photo-artist.

In cooperation with the cultural program to celebrate the Polish Presidency in the European Union across China, the exhibition took place from October 20 to November 8 with ten of his most famous works on display in the vast open ground floor lobby of Wheelock Square.

Austin Photo Expo 2011

If you happen to be in Austin this weekend (and, really, who won't be), the annual two-day Austin Photo Expo kicks off on Saturday, November 12th at the Norris Conference Center.  

Not counting the size of Texas, there will be two very big things happening at the expo: First, Andy Biggs will be giving his famous presentation on fine art printing on Saturday @ 2:10pm.  Second, all the seminars will be free and open to the public.

Since the seminars are free, entry is on a first-come, first-seated basis, so make sure you arrive early and plan to spend the day.

Self-Publishing in the Digital Age

We all love those large-format coffee table photo books, and with recent developments in technology, making your own custom edition is just a (few) clicks away. Our friends at SVA are hosting a panel discussion on the role of photography books and what this means to you.

Ink to iPad: The Photography Book Today
November 9^th 7:00-8:30 PM
SVA Theater • 333 West 23^rd St, New York City

Free & Open to the Public

Here's a description of the event.  HINT: Read the very last sentence at the bottom:

Until recently, the success of a professional photographer was often measured by the publication of a photographic monograph, which has typically been inaccessible to all but the most profitable or sought-after artists. Today, using on-demand printing and web distribution, photographers are exploring alternatives such as self-publishing and crowd-sourcing to design, produce, and distribute their own books.

• As digital technology has revolutionized photography, is the printed page still relevant?
• How can emerging photographers successfully produce and distribute their work?
• What is the role of the e-book in relation to the art book?

These questions are addressed by a distinguished group of photographers and publishers in a panel discussion moderated by Michael Itkoff, editor of Daylight magazine. Panelists include curator Susan Bright; Eric Himmel, editor-in-chief, Abrams Books; David Schoerner, founder and publisher, Hassla Books; and photographer Harvey Stein.

There will be a reception immediately following the discussion, hosted by Moab Paper.