What a great past weekend of photography. Larry Towell's presentation on Friday evening in Canmore was an inspiration to anyone who cares about photography - or humanity. His images went from the gruelling streets of San Salvador to the front porch of his home in Ontario.
I had the opportunity to interview him the next day for Photo Life magazine and he told me that ultimately he thinks the most important aspect of his work is as a historical record. The Magnum archives recently moved from New York City to Texas and a hundred years from now people will go see Towell's photographs to understand the state of the world through his lens.
Another photographer concerned about history is Calgary-based artist/graphic designer Heather Saitz. She took part in a panel discussion on Saturday at Glenbow Museum as part of Exposure 2010.
She will be releasing a book in April about two historic Calgary apartment buildings. Those structures are now home to dozens of artists. Heather's book will help connect the past to present through photography and text.
History, photography and the art of seeing.
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