Tuesday, September 25, 2007

A Conversation with Photographer Stephen Shore

Taken from a recent online popphoto.com article about Photographer Stephen Shore.

...Stephen Shore is considered one of the most important figures in early color photography. His 1982 book, Uncommon Places, elevates seemingly ordinary scenes of everyday life – a highway billboard, a drive-in church chapel – and imbues them with meaning. That seminal work has inspired countless photographers and has had a profound impact on contemporary fine art photography. Today, Shore continues to pursue his vision both as an artist and a teacher. Since 1982 he has served as director of photography at Bard College. American Photo contributor Jörg Colberg recently asked Shore about how the "digital revolution" is changing the art of photography...

Read the entire article and view the Stephen Shore gallery.
image © Stephen Shore

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