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softpyramid: James NizamShard of Light2011 Nizam’s work poetically reminds me that photography comes from the greek literally meaning “to write with light.” While the final works exist as photographs, his process involves carefully changing moveable walls, making cuts in architecture (akin to the gesture of Gordon Matta Clark), and playing with mirrors and other tools that can move light around in space. Is this a sculpture of light documented on paper, or a photograph of a transient moment? Regardless of where the true strength of his work lies, they are profoundly eerie and beautiful to me.

softpyramid:

James Nizam
Shard of Light
2011

Nizam’s work poetically reminds me that photography comes from the greek literally meaning “to write with light.” While the final works exist as photographs, his process involves carefully changing moveable walls, making cuts in architecture (akin to the gesture of Gordon Matta Clark), and playing with mirrors and other tools that can move light around in space. Is this a sculpture of light documented on paper, or a photograph of a transient moment? Regardless of where the true strength of his work lies, they are profoundly eerie and beautiful to me.

paulftompkins:

More Speakeasy! 

Every other week, I will have an exciting guest. In between, I will answer questions. From whom? From YOUM! The question-cullers will cull the questions from the comments on the videos (NOTE: If you view these videos on YouTube, I am already aware that I am gay, ugly and unfunny. Also, you’re a racist).

Next week: Weird Al Yankovic!

(Source: mademan.com)

Bubble Chamber Photography captures short lived reactions of electrically charged particles moving through chambers of superheated liquid transvaal:

Bubble Chamber Photography captures short lived reactions of electrically charged particles moving through chambers of superheated liquid

transvaal:

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scanzen: View on the Empire State Building and the nocturnal illuminated Lower Manhattan from the R.C.A. Building, which was being constructed at that time, 1932. (Photo by Imagno/Getty Images) 

scanzen:

View on the Empire State Building and the nocturnal illuminated Lower Manhattan from the R.C.A. Building, which was being constructed at that time, 1932. (Photo by Imagno/Getty Images)