My introduction to the photographer Jon Crispin came from a friends blog, Bonne Chance (thank you Angela!).  While looking at his images, I am drawn to the details, the caring way he photographs and the surprises.  I started my looking and learning adventure with his documentation of suitcases that belonged to The Willard Psychiatric Center in New [...]

I was first introduced to Carmen Winant’s photography some five or so years ago. Since then, Carmen has received her MFA from CCA, moved to Brooklyn, and has begun writing for art publications. Whether it’s photography, drawing, or collage, Carmen’s work is consistently thoughtful and inquisitive. Here she is telling us more about herself and [...]

Dear Readers, I am excited to introduce you to João Ferro Martins this morning. I came across a photograph of João’s on even*cleveland not too long ago (remember this interview?) and was thoroughly  taken by each of the pieces that I then saw on his website. João’s work includes installation, sculptures, photographs and drawings which encompass  a [...]

I am delighted to introduce Bobby Scheidemann to our readers today. I came across Bobby’s photographs on some blog, somewhere, and was immediately drawn to his aesthetic, his sense of humor, as well as the thoughtfulness of his projects. Here is Bobby telling us about himself (past, present and future) and his baby-eardrum (keep reading). Hi Bobby! [...]

I met Ben Goddard at an LA LOVE potluck dinner a couple years ago, soon after he had moved to Los Angeles. Ben is a photographer whose work is, to me, equally thoughtful as well as it is humorous, complex as it is straightforward. His images have a lot to offer visually and figuratively.  Here [...]

Sometimes I go crazy for someone.  Jeff Whetstone is one of these people.  He teaches and directs the graduate program at the University of North Carolina (I want to go there now), graduated from Duke with a degree in Zoology, Yale with an MFA and was awarded a Guggenheim Fellowship – to name a few [...]

Hi everyone! I am excited to introduce to you Ward Long, a friend of mine who will be guest posting on ACO in the next couple of months. I met Ward at Synchronicity Space in Los Angeles a few years back and am so glad to know him. We share a deep appreciation for books and [...]

You guys!  Doesn’t  Alec Soth (featured in the image above) look funny and rad and like the kind of guy you want to find out more about? You are in luck. Here is a little bit about Alec taken from his website: My name is Alec Soth (rhymes with ‘both’). I live in Minnesota. I [...]

Good day kind sirs and madams. Let me introduce you to the most wonderful Wyne Veen, a photographer based in Amsterdam.  When I found her work I was truly curious to find out more about these visually stunning arrangements of objects and colors. A master of the still life, perfectly juxtaposing everyday objects and factory [...]