Tag: photography

  • Alice Rainis: XXI Century

    Alice Rainis: XXI Century

    Photographer Alice Rainis recently introduced us to one of her ongoing project. XXI Century is a collection of portraits of creative and interesting people who, in one way or another, have been part of Alice’s life.

    Alice says: “I realised that I am surrounded and constantly meet many talented human beings so I decided to start taking portraits of all of them in order to create a sort of platform, via my website, where I introduce everyone and their work. It’s something very exciting for me because this allows me to create a sort of Journal of all the amazing people I know”.

    You can see the whole project on Alice’s website.

  • Bookshelf: Sunday Mornings at the River

    Bookshelf: Sunday Mornings at the River

    A couple of weeks ago we received a copy of the second issue of Sunday Mornings at the River. This publication, curated and founded by Sanne Poppeliers and Rebecca Rijsdijk, is filled with the work of photographers ” who take their cameras with them on the road and into the mountains”.

    As inspiring as the first issue, the second installment of Sunday Mornings at the River features the work of emerging and established photographers such as Michael McCraw, Gerard Weitering, Alec Soth, Simon de la Court, Maarten Boswijk and Ariel Rosenbloom.

    A great publication to flick through every day of the week and not only on Sundays!

    www.sundaymorningsattheriver.com

  • Places: SHOPIQ

    Places: SHOPIQ

    On our last trip to Wroclaw we discovered SHOPIQ – a new addition to Wroclaw’s creative scene. The shop selling works of Polish photographers, books and vinyls is run by Natalia and Ernest Dec.

    They tell us a little bit more about the concept behind SHOPIQ, Wroclaw, and work of which Polish photographers they like and follow.

    Shopiq on Future Positive (2)

    Shopiq on Future Positive (1)

    Shopiq on Future Positive

    Tell us how the idea for SHOPIQ was born?

    Ernest: We’re both photographers and taking photos is what we do in life. Apart from photography we love travel, discovering new places, meeting new people and staying at home for a longer period of time just to slow down a little. We started to think about the concept of SHOPIQ many years ago.We dreamed about creating a place that we always look for when discovering new city space. Then, the name was created, which from its definition supposed to mean a place where works of art can be bought. Then, we found the space where we’re based; not too big and just perfect to start a new business. And that’s how SHOPIQ was born – a creative space which opens itself everyday to meet with photography, graphic design, painting and music.

    What do you like about Wroclaw? Is it a creative city?

    Ernest: Wroclaw is one of the most ‘westernised’ cities in Poland due to its location and influences.

    Everyday we meet open, friendly people who creatively approach their everyday life and business. It’s the people that create places, if they give away some positive energy, the city gives it back in return. Wroclaw is a very harmonious city when it comes to this and the city gives you the opportunity to spread your wings.

    Work of which Polish photographer do you follow and like?

    Ernest: We have quite a few interesting photographers here in Poland and you can now hear about Polish photography more often. Many interesting publications and create projects are developed. We always like the work of Sputnik Photos, Bartek Pogoda, Filip Ćwika and other artists featured at SHOPIQ.

    www.shopiq.com.pl

    Congratulations to Winston Struye for winning the Creative Portsmouth book giveaway! 

  • Lomography x Not Another Bill

    Lomography x Not Another Bill

    We’ve recently subscribed to Not Another Bill, a subscription service started by former M&C Saatchi art director Ned Corbett-Winder. For a fee, Not Another Bill will deliver a nicely packaged surprise to your doorstep each month.

    Ned started the project in 2011 with a simple mission that has remained unchanged until today: to surprise and delight whilst introducing great artists, designers and brands. Not Another Bill is all about curation, discovery and an appreciation of craft and design.

    Our first parcel arrived last week with a Konstruktor DIY Camera Set from Lomography, and we had a fun couple of hours putting all the parts together. We haven’t had a chance to test this 35 mm camera yet, but we’ll make sure to share the results with you soon.

    Past parcels from Not Another Bill have included stationary from Undercover UK, monochrome prints from One Must Dash and some leather goods from Hard Graft.

    www.notanotherbill.com

  • Giveaway: Girls on Film Book

    Giveaway: Girls on Film Book

    Last week we received lots of copies of the brand new Girls on Film book! The book compiles the best work that has appeared in Girls on Film zine over the past two years and a half, featuring photographs by over 70 emerging photographers, including names like Michal Pudelka, Lukasz Wierzbowski and Charlie Rubin.

    We’re giving away one copy of this limited edition book. All you need to do is sign up for the newsletter using the form below and we’ll choose a random winner from our subscriber list by the end of the month.

    This giveaway is now closed. Thank you all for signing up.