Photographing at-home experiments

Many say that creativity is born from limitations. Right now, artists are adapting to the times. Currently, a larger percentage of photographers are working from home. Working with what they have within their homes, a selected group of photographers are featured on the British Journal of Photography website. Cornelius de Bill Baboul photographs an at-home experiment, putting flowers using sugary drinks, like Gatorade, as a vase. His project is entitled "Thirsty, then boosted-” in various arrangements, the white flowers exhibit the Gatorade’s color, reminiscent of the common childhood experiment. However, we wonder if the Gatorade quenched these flowers' thirsts.

MCNY is taking photo submissions

Many photographers are documenting the circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 quarantine. Pictures have been circulating the internet, of the chaotic interior of hospitals, protests of masks, and empty streets appearing as ghost-towns. The Museum of New York has just announced an open call for images that demonstrate social distancing. The photographs from today will be of tremendous historic value, and MCNY is asking for images across all boroughs to forever remember this time.

Musée Honors Peter Beard's Death

Peter Beard (January 22, 1938- April 19, 2020), the lionhearted wildlife photographer, was found dead after missing for three weeks. Beard lived a bold life- he was trampled by elephants and charged at by rhinos, risking his life for some of the most famed images of African wildlife. His 1963 photobook, The End of the Game, spurred animal and environmental conservation around the world. Beard’s work ranges from majestic photos of elephants and cheetahs, to collages with diary entries with portraits of Kenyan people, to fashion editorials for Vogue. Beard’s family released a statement today confirming his death and stating that he died doing what he loved- being in nature.

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Sundance Institute Offers Aid to Filmmakers

Our entertainment industry has been providing much emotional relief to the world. On the backside of all the movies and tv shows are the film crews, that are now out of work. Film sets, because of their collaborative nature, meant that they were one of first industries to be halted. In addition to the Artist Relief Fund, more and more relief funds are thankfully emerging everyday to help struggling artists. The Sundance Film Festival is one of the most lauded festivals in the entire world and the Sundance Institute just announced “COVID-19 Response and Reimagine Plan” that pledges $1 million dollars to support filmmakers. To learn more and apply, visit https://www.sundance.org/covid19.