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Distructure Opening Night

November 14, 2014 in Art, Black & White, Exhibition, Fine Art Photography, New York

I was grateful for my work to be a part of the Dis*truct*ure exhibition this week at Con Artist Gallery in the Lower East Side of NYC. "Con Artist presents Dis•truct•ure, a show that explores the fragility of existence and the disturbances of an earthly mortality, as well as the transcendence of it, by examining themes of pattern, repetition, mutation, ritual, and spirituality surrounding the natural decay caused by disease. Examination of these themes not only helps to cope with the suffering that can be brought by disease, but also allows us to be hopeful and celebrate the tenacity of cycles and life in all of its forms. Featuring work from artists: Marianna Peragallo, She Is Honey Brown, Ikuko H, Josef Pinlac, Carol McLennan, Christopher Tandy, Anna Fawcus, Scott Andrews, Bree Rubin, MOR, Zaria Poem, Judy Choi, Jessica Patrick, Flavia D’Urso, Gertrude Berg."

Dates November 12th - November 19th 2014 11.12.2014 Wednesday 7 to 11 /// Opening Party 11.19.2014 Wednesday 7 to 11 /// Closing Party

Thanks to Con Artist Gallery for the photos!

SPACE | DIVIDED Exhibition Opening Night

January 30, 2014 in Art, Exhibition, Leica, New York, Photography

Last night was the opening of the exhibition SPACE : DIVIDED, which featured my photographs as a part of this group show. Here is a little information about the exhibition which will be on until 02.05.2014, and some photographs from last night: 'Our culture is full of real and imagined divisions. The human desire for definition creates social, geographic, and structural boundaries that divide us. Breaking out of the white, cubed, confined space of a traditional gallery is the infatuation of many a contemporary artist, while others have discovered that constriction fosters creativity.'

Con Artist presents SPACE | DIVIDED, an exhibition of conscious and unconscious separations. Artists draw lines in the sand as they explore the aesthetic and psychological power of split space. They peek through holes in the wall to better understand the polarity of a space divided and capture the intensity of attracting opposites. Featuring work from 4 NYC artists and photographers.

AT: Con Artist Ludlow Gallery, 119 Ludlow St. Tuesday - Saturday 11am to 6pm

Gallery Night Parties 01.29.2014 Wednesday 8 til late /// Opening Party 02.05.2014 Wednesday 8 til late /// Closing Party

All photographs © Anna Fawcus 2014

Members Only Exhibition: Opening Night @ CultureFix NYC

October 06, 2013 in Art, Exhibition, New York, Photography

Members Only opening night at CultureFix was a great success. The show featured artists, including myself, from the Con Artist collective under the curatorial theme of the self nude, and drawing inspiration from the exhibition style of the Academic Salons of 1800’s France. Participating artists include: Nicole Salomon, Elizabeth Knowlton, Lady Millard, Geoff Green, Shaina Aniahs Yang, Cynthia K. Cortes, Matt Smoak, Scott Andrews, Liaizon Wakest, Aprajita Anand, Ryan Wijayaratne, Lisa Hokans, Sarah Wang, Christopher A Quizhpe, Saroj Patel, Julia Pascone, Elke Reva Sudin, Alexandra Darby, Jon Mann, Daniel Lamanna, Sonja Lessley, Ko Smith, Tag Brum, Eric Steginsky, Rebecca Sherman, Miriam Braverman, Miranda Nichol, Michael Sharp, Joseph Pinlac, Maria Petrovskaya, Anna Fawcus, AR+PJ=MDP$$YTAT$, and George Foreman.

Some photos of the opening night of the Members Only Exhibition at CultureFix in NYC:

(photographs supplied by various Con Artist collective members)

Coming Soon: Members Only Exhibition @ CultureFix NYC

September 03, 2013 in Art, Black & White, Exhibition, New York, Photography

One of my photographs will be part of a group exhibition called Members Only at CultureFix in NYC, opening on September 19th, 2013 The exhibition is a group show featuring artists from the Con Artist collective under the curatorial theme of the self nude, and drawing inspiration from the exhibition style of the Academic Salons of 1800’s France. This will undoubtedly be one of this summer’s most stark, genuine, even uncomfortably honest exhibitions. The nude figure is a trope figure in art history, acting as subject and metaphor. For whatever reason we do this: Necessity, Narcissism, a quest for deeper understanding, maybe even boredom...The results are sure to be telling. We Con Artists stand here in the buff, but stand for so much more.

For more info about the show, you can see more on the Con Artist Website or the MembersOnly Tumblr Page or read The Culturefix Interview with Audrey Ryan and Sessa Englund

©Anna Fawcus 2013

'NYC'

A signed limited edition 13" x 20" print on Hahnemule Pearl paper

Members Only

Superchief Gallery at CultureFix 9 Clinton St, NY NY 10002 Dates: September 17 - September 22nd 2013 09.19.2013 Thursday /// Opening Party 6-10pm

'Children & The Art of Eight Limbs' Gallery Night at Circuit of Change

August 12, 2013 in Art, Black & White, Children & The Art of Eight Limbs, Leica, New York, Photography, Photojournalism

Yesterday was the gallery night for my photographic exhibition 'Children & The Art of Eight Limbs' at Circuit of Change, in NYC. I did not manage to take many photos of the evening, but have a few to share here. Many thanks to everyone who came and to all who made this such a successful evening, especially to Brian & Alyssa, Jack and Dave.

Closing Party of our Exhibition at Con Artist Gallery in NYC

July 30, 2013 in Art, Black & White, Children & The Art of Eight Limbs, Exhibition, Leica, New York, Photography

Last night was the closing party of my joint exhibition 'Children & The Art of Eight Limbs' & 'Haiti', with Giles Clarke at Con Artist Gallery in NYC. Thanks to everyone who came out and made is such a successful and busy night, and a special thanks to Con Artist Gallery, Giles, Lawrence, Brian, Audrey, Oscar and Dave for their work in making it happen. For anyone who missed the show, I will be exhibiting 'Children & The Art of Eight Limbs' again in New York, at Circuit of Change: Gallery Night August 11th between 5pm - 7pm.

Here's a few photos of the evening:

'Children & The Art Of Eight Limbs'; Featured Exhibition on SocialDocumentary.net

July 24, 2013 in Art, Black & White, Children & The Art of Eight Limbs, Exhibition, Leica, New York, Photography, Photojournalism

My work 'Children & The Art of Eight Limbs' has been featured on the home page of SocialDocumentary.net. If you haven't been in NYC to see my current exhibition at Con Artist Gallery over the past couple of weeks, then you can see the exhibition online at SocialDocumentary.net. There will also be a second gallery showing of the work in New York, opening on August 11th at Circuit of Change, I will post more details about this soon.

Here are a just a few of the images that are part of the exhibition:

© Anna Fawcus 2013

"In The Corner"

© Anna Fawcus 2013

"The Ancient Art of Muay Thai Massage"

© Anna Fawcus 2013

"Wash Away My Troubles"

Con Artist Collective; Artists at work

July 22, 2013 in Art, Leica, New York, Photography

Since coming to New York, I've been working out of an art collective in the Lower East Side of Manhattan, called Con Artist Collective. It's a space where we work together, sharing a studio, and sometimes working together on collaborative projects. I plan on shooting some artist profiles over the coming months of some of the talented people I share this space with, with photo essays and blog posts featuring some of the artists from Con Artist, and giving a little insight into their lives. Over the last week, I've been taking a few photos around the workspace. Laura Tack, Meghan Borah and Eric Triton are the artists at work in the following photographs:

© Anna Fawcus 2013

Artist Meghan Borah

© Anna Fawcus 2013

Artist Laura Tack

© Anna Fawcus 2013

Eric Triton at work

© Anna Fawcus 2013

Time Out Magazine doing a photo shoot of the workspace and artists

© Anna Fawcus 2013

Skulltipus under the stairs made by Dean "The Tin Man" Millien

Turkish-Americans protest against Gulen

July 20, 2013 in Black & White, Leica, New York, Photography, Photojournalism

Today, Saturday July 20th, a group of Turkish-American protestors gathered in Union Square in Manhattan, NYC, to protest against Gulen and Gulen Charter Schools. People gathered with Turkish flags, American flags and protest signs, handing out printed information to those who were interested in what it was all about. The opening paragraph of the information being handed out reads: "Stop supporting Gulen owned charter school scheme with your tax money! Are you really fine with this man's cult being responsible for our children's education? Who is Fethulla Gulen? A retired imam from Turkey, in self imposed exile, who considers himself a prophet. He owns hundreds of charter schools, non-profit organizations as well as business networks in America. Gülen portrays himself as a reformist and advocate for tolerance, a catalyst of "moderate Islam." In his country, Turkey, he is one of the most controversial names ever. His cult like movement started in Turkey over 40 years ago and is similar to the one in the US. His critics have been killed or jailed in the past in Turkey (coincidentally?). On the other hand, he is somehow portraying himself as an intellectual, scholar, and educator even though his formal education is limited to five years of elementary school."

Independence Day; July 4th in NYC 2013

July 14, 2013 in Leica, New York, Nikon, Photography

This year I chose to shoot the crowds and fireworks from Manhattan, rather than New Jersey, where I went last year. It was interesting to see a different view point of the same event, however, in terms of getting great photos of the fireworks themselves, I would definitely recommend heading across to Hoboken where the fireworks can be captured with a clear view and the Manhattan skyline behind them. Here are a few photos of the Macy's July 4th fireworks in NYC 2013, from the West side of Manhattan:

New York 2013

Exhibition Opening; 'Children & The Art of Eight Limbs' & 'Haiti'

July 11, 2013 in Black & White, Children & The Art of Eight Limbs, Exhibition, Leica, New York, Photography, Photojournalism

Last night was the opening night of my joint show with Giles Clarke, at Con Artist Gallery, NYC. 'Children & The Art of Eight Limbs' is a series of photographs from my recent time in Thailand, where I spent 6 weeks documenting a group of young Muay Thai boxers. 'Haiti' is a series of work by Giles Clarke, 3 years after the earthquake. The show opened at 8pm and was a great success with a full house for the opening. For those who missed the opening night, there will be a gallery night on Wednesday July 17th, and a closing party on Wednesday July 24th; both myself and Giles will be at there for these nights. 07.10.2013 Wednesday 8 til late /// Opening Party 07.17.2013 Wednesday 8 til late /// Gallery Night 07.24.2013 Wednesday 8 til late /// Closing Party

Con Artist Gallery

119 Ludlow St (downstairs)

New York, NY 10002

www.conartistnyc.com

Exhibition opening night at Con Artist Gallery, NYC

Opening night of 'Children & The Art of Eight Limbs' and 'Haiti'

Exhibition opening night at Con Artist

Exhibition opening night at Con Artist Gallery, NYC

Exhibition opening night at Con Artist Gallery, NYC

Exhibition opening night of 'Children & The Art of Eight Limbs' by Anna Fawcus and 'Haiti' by Giles Clarke

Exhibition opening night at Con Artist Gallery

Anna Fawcus and Giles Clarke at the opening of their joint exhibition at Con Artist Gallery in NYC

The Layer Behind: Opening Night at Con Artist

June 12, 2013 in Exhibition, New York

Tonight was the opening night of The Layer Behind at Con Artist Gallery. This group exhibition will run from June 12th until June 26th, curated by Marie Van Eersel and Laura Tack. The artists represented are:

Dean Millien, Cody Oyama, Michael Sharp, Rachael Senchoway, Charles Allen, Go Nakamura, Josef Garibaldi, Natania Frydman, Andrew Birk, Sessa Englund, Laura Tack, Liaizon Wakest.

"All the artists presented share the same quest ; crossing genres and mediums, reaching back to the roots of humanity in order to explore the vast land of the collective mind."

© Anna Fawcus 2013

Con Artist

119 Ludlow Street

New York

Opening Night June 12th

Gallery Night June 19th

Closing Night June 26th

101 Tragedies of Enrique Metinides: Opening Night at Aperture Gallery NYC

February 21, 2013 in Exhibition, New York, Photography

Last night was the opening reception of 101 Tragedies of Enrique Metinides at Aperture Gallery in NYC 101 Tragedies is Enrique Metinides' selection of the key 101 images from his half-century of photographing crime scenes and accidents in Mexico for local newspapers and the notas rojas (or red pages--for their bloody content) crime press. Though Metinides’s photographs have been exhibited and published internationally, this is the first selection of images chosen by the photographer himself, and which offers his own account of his life’s work.

Opening night of 101 Tragedies of Enrique Metinides at Aperture Gallery, Feb 20th 2013

101 Tragedies of Enrique Metinides Exhibition at Aperture Gallery

This collection of photographs depicts accidents, tragedy and gruesome crime scenes and other unfortunate events captured in a way that entices a certain curiosity in the viewer. In many of the photographs there is a focus not only the tragedy of the event, but also incorporating the reaction of onlookers, which draws the viewer in to feel almost a part of the scene.

The photographer, Enrique Metinides, who has never traveled outside of Mexico was not physically present for the opening night. However, he was available to talk to visitors at the opening reception via Skype set up on a computer near the entrance to the gallery.

Skype with Enrique Metinide at the opening night of 101 Tragedies

101 Tragedies of Enrique Metinides Exhibition Opening at Aperture

The exhibition is a compelling collection of images which are well worth visiting if you are in Manhattan. The book of images is also available for sale.

The exhibition will run from February 20–April 18, 2013 at:

Aperture Gallery

547 West 27th Street, 4th Floor New York, N.Y. 10001 212.505.5555

Aperture, a not-for-profit foundation, connects the photo community and its audiences with the most inspiring work, the sharpest ideas, and with each other—in print, in person, and online.

Sure We Can: Canning in NYC

February 12, 2013 in Black & White, Homeless, New York, Photography

In New York State and particularly New York City, some who are homeless manage to scrape together a meager living by collecting and redeeming others’ discarded cans and bottles. This work has come to be known as “canning.”

Canning can be so demanding physically, demeaning emotionally, and even logistically complicated that many of New York’s homeless are effectively barred from taking advantage of the opportunity. Sure We Can was founded by a small group of concerned New York City residents, including Eugene Gadsden and Ana Martinez de Luco. The organization not only provides opportunities for the City’s destitute but also encourages their self-dependence and responsibility. Based in Brooklyn, this homeless-friendly redemption center has created a welcoming community. At its very core, Sure We Can is not just for canners. It is the canner community.

For more information on Sure we can, please visit their website or you can watch a short video with information about the organization. These photographs document a community of people on the streets of New York City with a ‘can do’ attitude, who work with pride and determination, against the odds:

King Of Cans

©AnnaFawcus

Recycling Depot

©AnnaFawcus

In The Shadows

©AnnaFawcus

Counting Cans

©AnnaFawcus

Into The Night

©AnnaFawcus

City Streets

©AnnaFawcus

The Mississippi Delta Exhibition by Magdalena Solé at The Leica Gallery

February 01, 2013 in Exhibition, Leica, Photography

This week I visited the Leica Gallery to see the current exhibition The Mississippi Delta by Magdalena Solé. In the Oskar Barnack Room is: Going to the Dog Show by Lynn Butler These exhibitions are running from January 11th - February 23rd 2013 and are well worth seeing if you're around New York while they are up. Both shows are selling books of the works also if you don't have a chance to make it to the gallery you can check out the books.

The Mississippi Delta by Magdalena Solé at the Leica Gallery in New York

The Dog Show Exhibition by Lynn Butler, at the Leica Gallery in New York

The Dog Show Exhibition by Lynn Butler, at the Leica Gallery in New York, 3D glasses are used to view the two 3D photographs on the left

Leica Gallery in New York is located at:

670 Broadway / Suite 500 New York, NY 10012 Tel.: +1 (212) 777-3051 Fax: +1 (212) 777-6960 E-Mail: leicaphoto@aol.com

Opening hours: Tuesday - Friday 12.00 pm - 6.00 pm Saturday 12.00 pm - 5.00 pm

Leica S Launch Party at MILK penthouse in NYC

October 25, 2012 in Exhibition, Photography

Last night was the launch party of the Leica S-System featuring Morgan Miller at the penthouse of Milk Studios. It was a great event, with the opportunity to have a look at the new Leica S system camera, up close. It was fantastic to have a look at the new S system, and see it's awesome capabilities. For more info on the new Leica S:

http://en.leica-camera.com/photography/s_system

For more info on Morgan Miller and his Leica S photography, check out the Leica blog:

http://blog.leica-camera.com/photographers/interviews/morgan-miller-homage-to-the-masters-of-fashion-photography-part-1

For the facebook page and photos of the event:

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151057582057735.426063.75684997734&type=3

Opening night of Marilyn Reinvented by Bert Stern at Milk Gallery in NYC

October 24, 2012 in Exhibition, Photography

Last night I went to the Milk Gallery opening of Marilyn Reinvented by Bert Stern. The opening night was busy, with hundreds of New Yorkers waiting in a long line to enter the bustling gallery. The collection of classic Marilyn Monroe photographs are beautifully 'reinvented' with some really striking and creative work, featuring glitter, paint and colorful stones. If you are in New York over the coming weeks, it is an exhibition that should not be missed.

Marilyn Reinvented by Bert Stern can be viewed in Milk Gallery starting October 23rd through November 6th.

http://milkmade.com/articles/1650-Marilyn-Reinvented-by-Bert-Stern

Magnum Photography Workshop in NYC

October 22, 2012 in Photography

Last week I spent the week at the Magnum Photos office in New York City, in a photography workshop by Chien-Chi Chang. Needless to say, it was an incredible week. The opportunity to learn from such an amazing photographer as Chien-Chi was fantastic. It was also brilliant to meet and network with the other photographers participating in the workshop - each with their own unique style and personality. The week was long, with early starts and late finishes and days spent shooting photographs in the streets of New York, to evaluate back with the group and edit down at the office.

We had the chance to view some of the Magnum in Motion works by Chien-Chi Chang, along with some of his other photographs, and then ask questions as he talked about the details of various projects.

The workshop was brilliantly executed by Chien-Chi and the other Magnum staff involved in putting it all together.

Opening of Pete Souza Exhibition at the Leica Gallery in NYC

October 05, 2012 in Exhibition, Leica, Photography

Last night I went to the opening of a photographic exhibition by Pete Souza, the Chief Official White House Photographer for President Barack Obama and the Director of the White House photography office. The photographs are a vivid and expressive collection of color photographs which depict President Barack Obama in day to day life. If you have a chance to go and see it, it is well worth visiting. This New York exhibition is at the Leica Gallery on Broadway, from October 5th until November 10th 2012.

If you can't make it to the gallery, the White House's Flikr Photostream is worth a look.

Leica Gallery in New York is located at:

670 Broadway / Suite 500 New York, NY 10012 Tel.: +1 (212) 777-3051 Fax: +1 (212) 777-6960 E-Mail: leicaphoto@aol.com

Opening hours: Tuesday - Friday 12.00 pm - 6.00 pm Saturday 12.00 pm - 5.00 pm

July 4th Fireworks in New York 2012

July 06, 2012 in New York, Nikon, Photography

For my first July 4th in New York, I decided to travel across to Hoboken, New Jersey to capture the fireworks with the Manhattan skyline behind them. Here are a few photos from the evening:

New York, 2012

Distructure Opening Night

Con Artist Collective; Artists at work

Turkish-Americans protest against Gulen

Independence Day; July 4th in NYC 2013

Exhibition Opening; 'Children & The Art of Eight Limbs' & 'Haiti'

The Layer Behind: Opening Night at Con Artist

101 Tragedies of Enrique Metinides: Opening Night at Aperture Gallery NYC

Sure We Can: Canning in NYC

The Mississippi Delta Exhibition by Magdalena Solé at The Leica Gallery

Leica S Launch Party at MILK penthouse in NYC

Opening night of Marilyn Reinvented by Bert Stern at Milk Gallery in NYC

Magnum Photography Workshop in NYC

Opening of Pete Souza Exhibition at the Leica Gallery in NYC

July 4th Fireworks in New York 2012

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