tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4331321633387292810.post2824726432081288245..comments2023-09-23T08:05:52.791-07:00Comments on Reciprocity Failure: The PDN White AlbumStan B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17381743002180926900noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4331321633387292810.post-64025681066887606262009-06-25T12:42:12.776-07:002009-06-25T12:42:12.776-07:00PDN has not responded to the accusations of passiv...PDN has not responded to the accusations of passive racism, so it is hard to say whether it is an oversight on their part, or something more sinister. It appears more to be a symptom of the culture.<br /><br />Amanda<br /><a href="http://www.asiarooms.com/" rel="nofollow">my site</a>Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14889191327194375719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4331321633387292810.post-63228115203846890082009-06-08T18:13:20.126-07:002009-06-08T18:13:20.126-07:00Hey, Joe! Thanks for writing. Quite frankly, I'...Hey, Joe! Thanks for writing. Quite frankly, I'm not a part of the professional photographic scene. There is no doubt that there are equally qualified people of color that would have been been fit to serve on that jury- a simple inquiry forwarded to En Foco would have supplied a long list. And there's no doubt that we are underrepresented in this medium simply due to its high cost. <br /><br />Round about thirty years ago in NYC, you would have found one black (photo) gallery owner- Alex Harsley of the 4th St Photo Gallery. I don't know of any others today...<br /><br />You've done well to come this far, keep shooting and stay strong!Stan B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17381743002180926900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4331321633387292810.post-63886825192137425482009-06-08T09:15:11.910-07:002009-06-08T09:15:11.910-07:00Love the post Stan. I know may not be in exactly ...Love the post Stan. I know may not be in exactly the same vein, but I'm a freelance photographer here in Atlanta, and I am also African American. I'm fresh out of photograph school, I've been assisting regularly with various photographers here in town, and also shooting a fair bit. But, I have yet to see a professional minority photographer here in ATLANTA. I think your article brought up some interesting facts, but I'm wondering if it's a lack of a minority presence or if it's a lack of recognition for great minority photographers. <br /><br />Anyway, thanks again.Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17104431289900963959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4331321633387292810.post-7984945602037517842009-06-07T09:48:56.145-07:002009-06-07T09:48:56.145-07:00WOAH.
I have been saying the same thing for about...WOAH.<br /><br />I have been saying the same thing for about six years now.<br /><br />THANK YOU.<br /><br />Say it again. Say it louder.ann! d.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16814548995854334437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4331321633387292810.post-30135598046967620802009-05-20T22:03:08.167-07:002009-05-20T22:03:08.167-07:00Well, at least Henri also helped found Magnum, in...Well, at least Henri also helped found Magnum, instead of just lyin' around getting incoherently sloshed on his trust fund between photos...Stan B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17381743002180926900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4331321633387292810.post-87158648662675024542009-05-20T21:50:06.037-07:002009-05-20T21:50:06.037-07:00Also, would Cartier-Bresson have captured the deci...Also, would Cartier-Bresson have captured the decisive moment if his parents did not leave him heaps of money so he could sit around waiting for shit to happen?david bramhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03821741102639218085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4331321633387292810.post-55520321863995154142009-05-20T21:47:40.884-07:002009-05-20T21:47:40.884-07:00Thanks folks, more tomorrow... Mark- I'm sure the...Thanks folks, more tomorrow... Mark- I'm sure the Annual staff is laughing along with me right now!Stan B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17381743002180926900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4331321633387292810.post-82649065029150709102009-05-20T18:43:02.755-07:002009-05-20T18:43:02.755-07:00Mike's comment is priceless ... we'll follow this ...Mike's comment is priceless ... we'll follow this up on the duckrabbit blog, when I've calmed down.Benjaminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09832241507183518691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4331321633387292810.post-89891452914387730632009-05-20T16:21:24.564-07:002009-05-20T16:21:24.564-07:00Is that not a judge on the front cover? sorry my m...Is that not a judge on the front cover? sorry my mistake it's a "gritty subject"mark pagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07052975033689540251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4331321633387292810.post-14055111175674582132009-05-20T15:42:28.733-07:002009-05-20T15:42:28.733-07:00Here, here Stan!
I am not always in support of yo...Here, here Stan!<br /><br />I am not always in support of your complaints but, on this one, I don't think anyone can query your observation on 24 white judges. It is "Passive racism".<br /><br />Unfortunately, the other commenter here is right. PDN is no different to other corporate enterprises and inequalities still trickle through our institutions, particularly our private institutions which compose most of the photo-world-stratosphere.<br /><br />I do feel though the web is offering the chance to break down many economic restraints. Photographers from minority groups should be seeing a slightly less steep slope these days. Although, I could contradict myself directly and note the stats on web access ... but, i guess progress shifts along in small increments.<br /><br />Regardless, PDN are not absolved from their lack of tact or responsibility here.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4331321633387292810.post-46098011276124580882009-05-20T11:01:58.760-07:002009-05-20T11:01:58.760-07:00Really, how is pdn any different than any other ma...Really, how is pdn any different than any other mass market publication. They heap platitudes on the stars, and those with the money to obtain an educational pedigree and afford the time and money to invest in shooting, equipment, and promotion. It's a stacked deck, not only against people of color, but people who did not hit the lucky sperm jackpot and be born into a wealthy family. Yes, where would Eggleston be if he had to earn a living and came from a poor or even middle class family?mikepetershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12062007254457420253noreply@blogger.com