Ralph Lauren Goes 2 Moscow
Ralph Lauren continues 2 raise the bar in fashion & luxury. This Bronx native just opened 2 Flagship Stores in Moscow. Check out the video. -!YG
My Global Hustle
YG Video Pick: Amy Winehouse Back to Black
Here is another video from everyone’s favorite drunk… Mademoiselle Winehouse. (Has anyone noticed that her last name is Winehouse?..lol )
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CALL FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS!!!!!
Glimpses in Time – A Juried Photography Exhibition in Honor of Gordon Parks
For more information visit: http://www.joycegordongallery.com/parks_2.html
The Call
Gordon Parks’ photographs touched us in an exceptional way. Whether his photographs were created as art or for their usefulness they significantly impacted several generations of photographers. In recognition of the spirit and photography of Gordon Parks the Joyce Gordon Gallery proudly announces Glimpses in Time: A juried photography exhibition in honor of Gordon Parks. Click here for background info on Gordon Parks.
About the Exhibit : In recognition of one of the most influential
photographers of the 20th century, the Joyce Gordon Gallery
proudly announces Glimpses in Time: A Juried Photography
Exhibition in Honor of Gordon Parks.
About the Juror: Joyce Gordon Gallery is honored to have
Stephen Wirtz, owner of the prestigious Stephen Wirtz Gallery in
San Francisco, as the head juror for this exhibition.
Click here for or entry details and forms
Important Dates:
· CD submissions due July 1, 2007 at 6pm
· In person entries due July 13, 2007 at 6pm
· Selection notification: July 15, 2007
· A reception for photographers, friends and press will be held on August 3, 2007,
at the Joyce Gordon Gallery from 4 pm – 8 pm.
· Exhibition date: August 1 – August 31, 2007
Awards & Recognition
Gordon Parks Award:
Awarded to the most compelling photograph based composition, technique and content that Parks was known for. The winner will be awarded a solo exhibition in the Joyce Gordon
Gallery annex.
Creativity Award:
Awarded to the photographer expressing the most original artistic perspective.
Juror Awards:
Photographers receiving special recognition for outstanding technical and creative talent.
Gordon Parks Juried Photography Exhibit
CD SUBMISSIONS
CD SUBMISSIONS DUE JULY 1, 2007
DO NOT SEND ANY IMAGES BY EMAIL
• High quality jpegs 72 resolution in RGB or grayscale color space
• Size: 600 pixels on the longest dimension
• Files numbered and named, e.g., 01_Smith_TITLE.jpg.
• Burn CD to play on Macs and PCs
To submit your JPEG Images please send the following to:
Joyce Gordon Gallery / Gordon Parks Curator / 406 14th Street /Oakland, CA 94612
• A Completed Entry Form – for download on the website
• Signed and dated Consignment Agreement – for download on the website
• Non-Refundable Entry Fee of $30 payable to Joyce Gordon Gallery (Proceeds will be donated to
the Seven Tepees Youth Program in SF)
• A clearly labeled data disk with 2 JPEG images (clearly label the disk with your name, address,
telephone and email address)
INCOMPLETE SUBMISSIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
SELECTION & NOTIFICATION
• Once your disk is received you will receive an email confirmation with your entry number.
• On July 14, 2007 jury selections will be complete. You will receive an email notification indicating which
entry numbers were selected for the exhibition. Artists will be notified by July 15, 2007 via email.
• Approximately 50-75 photographs will be selected for Glimpses in Time.
• If your entry is selected you will be responsible for delivering the framed photograph(s) to the Joyce
Gordon Gallery by July 30, 2007. Photographs received after that date will not be exhibited.
SHIPPING REQUIREMENTS
• Artists unable to deliver their photographs in person are responsible for all shipping arrangements
and expenses. Round-trip shipping expenses must be prepaid. Those photographs sent collect will
not be accepted.
• Please allow two (2) weeks for shipment. Artwork must be packed in reusable packing, and all
packing material must be sufficient for safe return. All artwork to be shipped must meet shipping
agents’ requirements. Please ship all materials to the address below:
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
• Using an adhesive label, clearly label the back of each framed photograph with: Your Name / Photo
Title / Photo Dimensions / Retail Price.
• Framed artwork measuring more than 28†in any direction after framing cannot be accepted for
exhibition. All artwork should be ready to install and properly identified with an adhesive label
securely attached.
• Please dry mount each photograph, mat the images in white, and frame them with black aluminum
or wood section frames. No glass will be accepted. All photographers must use a plastic surface
with his/her frames. For framing assistance, please contact the Joyce Gordon Gallery.
LIABILITY Liability of artwork is the responsibility of the participating artist/photographer. Joyce Gordon
Gallery, their employees or any agents thereof cannot be held responsible for any liability of the artist.
Download the Consignment Agreement from the website and return a signed copy with your submission
materials.
Patrick Robinson: Can he make The Gap Hot Again?
If you have not been made aware, Patrick Robinson has been named the Exec. VP of Gap Design. Mr. Robinson whose previous experience includes stints with Armani, Perry Ellis, Ann Klein, & good ‘ole Target…. will be in charge of making the Gap hot again. I’m sure that he will live up 2 the challenge. -!YG
