Barak Obama: The Freshman

Barak Obama: The Freshman is a collection of great of black and white images taken by Lisa Jack of the US President in his freshman year at Occidental College, LA in 1980.

At the time Lisa Jack was an aspiring photographer. She asked Obama if she could take some black and white portraits of him for her portfolio and he agreed. Over the years Lisa changed her career path and became a psychologist leaving the images untouched and forgotten, that is until Obama started his journey to the White House. Recognising their value, Lisa dug out the images but only revealed them after the election - not wishing to jeopardise his campaign. They were first published in Time magazine's 'Person of the Year' spread, December 2008.

The full set of images will be on display at LA's fabulous M+B gallery from today through to the 18 July. Definitely worth checking out if you are in the vacinity!


Read the full story of these great images here.

Images copyright Lisa Jack.
Via Notcot.

Photographer Amanda Lim

We love the work of Sydney based photographer Amanda Lim - her portrait and fashion photography is beautiful and romantic. Her style is reminiscent of one of my favourite photographers Tim Walker - I think it's the strong compositions and that wonderful dreamy feel they have.



If like us, you love Amanda's work and are desperate to see more check out her blog and her great Flickr group.

Images copyright Amanda Lim.

We Stride Worldwide

We Stride Worldwide is currently running at Concrete Hermit until 30th May as the UK leg of it's world tour.

The exhibition is a "collaboration between member galleries of the Rojo ®artspace global network and more than 150 artists". There are some really great UK artists in the show including some of our favourites, Jasper Goodall, Anthony Burrill and Jon Burgerman.

Images copyright Concrete Hermit.
Via CR Blog.

Winsome & Saucy

Brighton based Winsome & Saucy have just launched their new website to coincide with their open house as part of the Brighton Festival.

"W&S uses yarn produced on the UK, sterling silver, silk ribbon, and the occasional vintage find to make a collection of hand knitted accessories including scarves, necklaces, hair adornments and mittens".


They're sharing an open house with artist Rhys Trussler, 12 - 6pm, every Saturday and Sunday throughout May. Their venue is Kemp Town Trail #21 - Flat 4, 176 Freshfield Road, Brighton BN2 9YD and apparently there's delicious cake on offer for a small donation!

Alternatively, you can check out these fabulous creations in the Winsome & Saucy shop.

Images copyright Winsome & Saucy.

Legends: The Getty Images Gallery Collection

Marlon Brando by Murray Garrett, 1954

This great exhibition has a wonderful collection of images from the silver screen, of Hollywood movie stars, sporting heroes and music legends - think Marilyn Monroe, Ava Gardner, Muhammed Ali, The Rolling Stones, Frank Sinatra, Marlon Brando and Sean Connery.

The images tell on and off screen stories giving a glimpse into the lives of these huge stars at the peak of their careers. The collection includes photos by Murray Garrett, Michael Ochs and Bert Hardy - it's "a celebration of the press photographer".

Legends: The Getty Image Gallery Collection is currently running at Crane Kalman until 3 May, so not long left to get down there and take a look!

Image copyright Getty Image Gallery.

Le Corbusier at the Barbican

I've posted about his over on our sister blog, but it's definitely worthy of a double post. Le Corbusier (1887-1965) is my favourite architect ever, his buildings are stunning and still look modern, even though the one above was completed in 1931.

"His architecture and radical ideas for reinventing modern living, from private villas to large scale social housing to utopian urban plans, still resonate today".


Le Corbusier: The Art of Architecture is running at the Barbican Art Gallery until 24 May 2009 - it's a must-see and I can't wait to get down there and see it!

If you can't visit the exhibition there is more information about the life and work of this great architect here and here.

Images copyright Barbican Art Gallery.

Wren Photography

Wren Photography sent us some of their work last week and I couldn't wait to share it. These dance, movement images are fantastic - I love the lighting and the contrast of the brick backdrop. In fact I think it's the lighting on all these images that really makes them stand out.

Wren wants to, “make pictures that intrigue and capture my viewer’s attention. I want them to make a connection. Second guess, think, and construct their own stories within the ingredients I give them. This is what sums up the aim and ideas behind the images I produce".


Check out the rest of Wren's portfolio here.

Images copyright Wren Photography.