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NEWS from Le Monde:
L'ACADéMIE DES BEAUX-ARTS S'OUVRE à LA PHOTOGRAPHIE
THE ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS OPENS UP TO PHOTOGRAPHY
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6/16/06 - (6/2/06) Ultime consécration, la photographie fait son entrée sous la coupole de l'Institut de France, enfin reconnue comme un art à part entière par les académiciens après plus de dix ans de discussion. Mercredi 31 mai, l'Académie des beaux-arts a élu deux nouveaux membres, les photographes Lucien Clergue et Yann Arthus-Bertrand, pour constituer une section dédiée à la photographie. Une élection qui porte à 57 (plus 16 membres associés étrangers) les membres de l'Académie et à 8 celui de ses sections : peinture, musique, sculpture, architecture, audiovisuel, gravure, membres libres (personnalités du monde de la culture) et photographie.
L'Académie avait reçu sept candidatures spontanées, dont celle du cinéaste-photographe Raymond Depardon et celle de la photographe de mode Dominique Issermann. Avec Lucien Clergue (71 ans) et Yann Arthus-Bertrand (60 ans), l'institution a finalement porté son choix sur deux notables de la photographie. Deux personnalités fortes et appréciées du grand public, mais dont l'oeuvre est contestée par le monde de la photographie.
Le premier, Lucien Clergue, provençal au verbe haut et activiste majeur de l'image fixe, est le cofondateur des Rencontres photographiques d'Arles. Il s'est fait connaître, en France et aux Etats-Unis, dès les années 1950, par des photos expressionnistes de Camargue, de taureaux et de nus féminins. Elu dès le premier tour, il exulte : "Je voulais être le premier photographe à l'Académie des beaux-arts et j'ai réussi !"
L'autre lauréat, Yann Arthus-Bertrand, est devenu, grâce à ses photos aériennes, l'un des photographes les plus populaires du monde. Son best-seller mondial, "La Terre Vue du Ciel", s'est écoulé à près de 3 millions d'exemplaires.
C'est une certaine vision de la photographie comme "belle image" qui l'emporte, avec des nus et des photos-tableaux aux vives couleurs. On est loin du reportage ou de l'art contemporain. D'où la déception de Raymond Depardon, que les rumeurs avaient longtemps donné favori : "J'avais postulé après avoir été encouragé par le secrétaire perpétuel, Arnaud d'Hauterives. Pas pour le décorum! Je pensais que je pourrais défendre la photo documentaire et aider financièrement de jeunes photographes. Mais les académiciens en sont restés au Moyen Age !"
Avant de siéger tous les mercredis avec leurs pairs, les deux nouveaux académiciens devront passer par la cérémonie d'installation, prévue d'ici quelques mois. Ensuite, dit Lucien Clergue, "il y a tout à faire!". Outre les bourses et les prix--l'Académie des beaux-arts distribue chaque année plus de 700.000 euros pour encourager la création--il caresse déjà l'idée de constituer, pour l'Académie, une collection de photo contemporaine.
-- par Claire Guillot
[English translation by Google, with help from editor]
THE ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS OPENS UP TO PHOTOGRAPHY
As the ultimate honor, photography made its entrance under the cupola of the Institute of France, finally recognized as an art by all the academicians after more than ten years of discussion. On Wednesday, May 31, the Academy of the Fine Arts elected two new members--the photographers Lucien Clergue and Yann Arthus-Bertrand--to constitute a new section dedicated to photography. The election changed to 57 (plus 16 foreign associate members) the members of the Academy and to 8 its sections: painting, music, sculpture, architecture, audio-visual, engraving, members free (personalities of the world of the culture), and photography.
The Academy had received seven spontaneous nominations, including that of the cinematographer and photographer Raymond Depardon and that of fashion photographer Domenica Issermann. With Lucien Clergue (71 years) and Yann Arthus-Bertrand (60 years), the institution finally chose two notables of photography; two strong and appreciated personalities with the general public, but whose work is questioned and debated by the photography world.
The first, Lucien Clergue of Provence--verbose and a major activist of the fixed image--is the cofounder of the Arles Photography Festival. He became known in France and in the United States, starting in 1950, by expressionist photographs of the Camargue, bulls and female nudes. Elected on the first round, he exulted: "I wanted to be the first photographer with the Academy of the Fine Arts and I succeeded!"
The other prize winner, Yann Arthus-Bertrand, became, thanks to his aerial photographs, one of the most popular photographers in the world. His worldwide best-seller, "The Earth Seen from Above," sold nearly 3 million copies.
This is a certain vision of photography as "beautiful image" along with nudes and scenes with sharp colors. One is far from reportage or from contemporary art. A disappointed Raymond Depardon, whom rumors had long picked as a favorite. said: "I had applied after being encouraged by the permanent secretary, Arnaud d' Hauterives, not for propriety's sake! I thought that I could defend the documentary photograph and help young photographers financially. But the academicians remained stuck in the Middel Ages!²
Before meeting every Wednesday with their peers, the two new academicians will have to get through the installation ceremony, planned several months from now. "Afterwards," says Lucien Clergue, "there is much to do!" In addition to the purses and the prizes--the Academy of the Fine Arts each year distributes more than 700.000 euros to encourage creation--he already has the idea of initiating, for the Academy, a collection of contemporary photography.
SOURCE: Le Monde www.lemonde.fr
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NEWSLETTER RELEASE:
NEW JERSEY-BASED PHOTOGRAPHER LAUNCHES "DELICIOUS" NEW WEBSITE AND PODCAST
5/23/06 - (5/23/06) Photographer and digital imaging consultant Andrew Darlow today announced his new website and podcast, The Imaging Buffet (www.imagingbuffet.com). The site contains imaging tips, interviews, and product reviews catering to professional and amateur photographers.
Every month, a new online and audio edition will be published and additional feature stories and interviews will be added throughout the month. The Imaging Buffet will follow a menu-like approach, with an appetizer, various courses, dessert, tip (imaging tip, that is) and occasionally some after-dinner music. The May issue features two audio interviews, the first with Harald Johnson, author of the book Mastering Digital Printing: Second Edition, and the second with the founder of the Photoshop Soup2Nuts Conference, Ruth Knoll. A tip describing how to use Apple Computer's iTunes software to search for and subscribe to podcasts more efficiently follows the interviews.
Said Darlow, "The Imaging Buffet is a project I've been dreaming of for a long time. Sharing my thoughts, experiences and opinions about some of the many products and services available to photographers, and having the opportunity to interview many of the authors and artists I respect, is a true privilege."
A recurring guest on The Imaging Buffet is Queen B, Darlow's college sweetheart and wife. She brings her love of movies and television to the site and podcast, mixing it with a touch of flavor in short interview segments called "Queen B's TV and Movie Reviews--with Food References."
All the audio from The Imaging Buffet can be downloaded or listened to directly from the website at www.imagingbuffet.com.
About Andrew Darlow
Andrew Darlow is a photographer, educator and digital imaging consultant based in Piscataway, New Jersey. He has consulted on the topics of digital output and color management for internationally acclaimed photographers and corporations such as Tiffany & Co. He most recently served for two years as Editorial Director of Digital Imaging Techniques magazine, where he wrote numerous articles and reviews on the topics of digital and fine-art photography, inkjet printing, and Photoshop techniques. He has conducted seminars across the United States at photo-related conferences, for professional photography organizations and at the International Center of Photography (ICP) in New York. His photography has been widely exhibited in group and solo shows around the world, and his work has been included in many imaging and photography publications. Darlow also publishes the Inkjet & Imaging Tips Newsletter, available free to subscribers on his website.
The Imaging Buffet is wholly owned by Andrew Darlow Images Intl.
SOURCE: The Imaging Buffet www.imagingbuffet.com
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NEWSLETTER RELEASE:
INKJETART PURCHASES INKJETGOODIES.COM!
4/21/06 - (4/20/06) Last week, InkjetART.com purchased InkjetGOODIES.com. Over 70% of Inkjet Goodies customers have at one time also purchased from InkjetART, so many of you are already acquainted with us. We hope you'll still feel at home, as 'Goodies combines with 'Art. We are maintaining the Inkjetgoodies.com Web site, and access to most all of the products you know and use.
While many of you are already old friends and customers of InkjetART.com, we still want to pledge and assure you that we'll try even harder to deserve your business and loyalty with great service and reliable products.
CONTACTING Inkjet GOODIES: You can still contact Inkjet Goodies via our regular email: info@inkjetgoodies.com, and our regular toll-free number: 866-330-4514. However, there have been some phone transfer glitches. If for some reason you encounter a problem, call InkjetART directly at: toll-free: 800-777-2076; voice: 801-363-9700; fax: 801-363-9707. Be sure to mention you are an "Inkjet Goodies
customer" (if you are).
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SOURCE: "Inkjet NEWS & Tips" www.inkjetart.com, www.inkjetgoodies.com
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PRESS RELEASE:
MOAB PAPER REVEALS MOAB DESERT VARNISHTM AT WPPI SHOW
The archival safe spray enhances the life of digital prints
4/20/06 - (4/6/06) Moab Paper Company, the award-winning and industry leading developer of ink jet media, announces the release of its Moab Desert Varnish™. Moab's new varnish greatly enhances the life of digital prints and documents providing a clear water- and UV-resistant surface. The varnish is available in a 400ml Aerosol (13.5 fl oz) can.
This archival-safe spray is specifically designed for water soluble prints including most dye and pigment ink jets. This is the perfect solution to protect Moab prints against scratches, water, and portfolio pages from the damage of normal wear and tear.
"Moab Paper is continuously focused on developing products that fill a void and meet the needs of our customers," notes Gregory Schern, president of Moab Paper. "The Desert Varnishes reinforces that Moab is more than just a paper company. We have an incredible passion for our customers and their work. The products we continue to develop are asked for and needed by our clients. Everything we develop addresses a specific need of our clients."
Available through authorized Moab Paper Company resellers or direct at www.moabpaper.com, Moab Desert Varnish is available by the can at a retail price of $16 per can and will begin shipping April 17, 2006.
Moab Desert Varnish is proudly made in the USA.
About Moab Paper Company
Moab Paper Company is dedicated to the manufacture of quality fine art and photographic media and archival solutions for the discerning professional. The full range of products is offered at a price that is attractive to the serious amateur and artist as well as the most demanding professional. The Moab Paper Company portfolio includes Entrada®, a 100% cotton, dual sided, archival fine art paper, KokopelliTM photographic microporous papers, Kayenta®, a 100% alpha-cellulose dual sided paper and the Chinle® family of archival storage and presentation products. Moab Paper Company is a division of Red Rock Innovations, Inc. (Moab, UT). For more information, visit www.moabpaper.com.
SOURCE: Moab Paper Company www.moabpaper.com
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PRESS RELEASE:
ANNOUNCING FIBAPRINT GLOSS F-TYPE 300G/M
4/9/06 - (3/1/06) Innova Art Ltd, Epping, United Kingdom announces the release of its new FibePrint Gloss F-type at PMA 2006 in Orlando. Innova is a UK based producer of fine papers for digital art and photo output.
The Gloss F-type is styled after the traditional Bariet papers that are used for fine museum and gallery editions. The Innova F-type papers produce realistic air dried F-type prints from your inkjet printer. No longer will photographers have to maintain a wet lab to create archive quality black and white prints. Danny Chau of Chau Digital Photography stated, "This material has produced black and white prints on my Epson 4800 that are absolutely phenomenal. This is the first paper where I can match the quality of prints created in my darkroom with inkjet printing."
Since a number of traditional photo paper manufacturers will soon stop making black-and-white photographic paper, the Innova-F-type Gloss will allow creative photographers to move into digital and still provide the quality their customers expect.
F-type Gloss is designed for use with pigmented ink printing systems and provides excellent d-max and color gamut. As with the entire Innova range, the printed output provide an exceptional degree of scuff resistance; thus reducing post printing damage. The base material is alpha cellulose and manufactured to archive quality specifications.
FibaPrint Gloss (F-Type) is available in sheets and rolls starting in mid March 2006 as follows:
25 & 50 sheets/package: 8.5x11"; 11x17"; 13x19" 17x22" (36x48" in April) A4; A3; A3+; A2
Rolls: 17"; 24" 36"; 44" (all rolls 15 meters long, 3" cores)
All sheets from 8.5x11" through 17x22" feature the Innova clear case packaging that provides bullet protection from shipping and storage damage. The clear case doubles as a storage for finished prints.
SOURCE: Innova USA/Innova UK www.innovaart.com
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PRESS RELEASE:
BIG IS BEAUTIFUL
World's first 12 ink, 60" large format printer delivers best image quality at high speed
4/8/06 - (4/3/06) Canon Europe, world leader in digital imaging technology, has today launched its first 60" large format printer, the imagePROGRAF iPF9000. Aimed primarily at the print-for-pay sector, including copy shops and professional print businesses, this new flagship device delivers best-in-class image quality at high speed, and incorporates a range of industry-leading technologies, including Canon's new 12-colour pigment ink system.
The imagePROGRAF iPF9000 is a major addition to Canon's portfolio of large format printers, which now runs from 17" all the way up to 60". Additionally, a 12-colour pigment ink system not only improves print quality but also media compatibility and colour range. This means that the imagePROGRAF iPF9000 now offers the widest colour gamut in its class, and provides accurate colour reproduction on a variety of media--yet another example of Canon's commitment to the large format printer market.
Utilising new, unique technology that induces productivity and accurate, high-quality output, the imagePROGRAF iPF9000 combines an industry-first, high-density twin print head utilising FINE (Full Photolithography Inkjet Nozzle Engineering) technology. Furthermore, a new high-speed controller, coupled with functions that automatically detect corresponding media and ink, results in increased output speed that does not compromise quality.
A key feature of the imagePROGRAF iPF9000 is the twin, high-density print head. It not only enhances printing speed, but also the durability of the device as it crams over 30,000 nozzles into two 1" print heads. Moreover, by incorporating FINE technology, 4-pl (picolitre) ink droplets ensure delicate colour gradation, high-definition expression and accuracy. The broad colour gamut is realised with the addition of red, green and blue inks, as well as two varieties of grey--photo grey and grey--that enables smooth colour gradation whilst realising a neutral and constant monochrome. In addition, the use of two types of black ink--photo black and matte black--guarantees extended media compatibility.
"The launch of the imagePROGRAF iPF9000 proves our commitment to the market. Canon has grown 45% year on year within the LFP space and has used new products to fuel our evolution. With a target market share of 20%, to achieve by the end of 2006, the new large format portfolio that the imagePROGRAF iPF9000 heads-up is exceptionally significant. These printers unite market-leading technology and speed to produce best-in-class output and combined with Canon's European strategy to provide customers with a real purchase option it really does have to be seen to be believed," commented Paul Hinkins, LFP European Product Marketing Manager, Canon Europe.
The imagePROGRAF iPF9000 comes with Canon's PosterArtist and Digital Photo Print Professional as standard, as well as print plug-ins for Adobe Photoshop and Canon's own Digital Photo Professional software, which is supplied with its EOS range of cameras. It can be configured to an existing network and has been designed to ensure ease-of-use and effective print management.
The imagePROGRAF iPF9000 will be available throughout Europe from June, 2006.
About Canon Europa
Canon is a world-leading innovator and provider of imaging and information technology solutions for individuals and businesses. A subsidiary of Canon Inc. of Japan, Canon Europa is the operational headquarters for Canon in Europe and is based in Amstelveen, the Netherlands. Canon Europa supports the activities of the entire Canon in Europe organisation, including all the national sales organisations based in countries throughout Europe. The main focus for Canon in Europe business activity is in two clearly defined markets: Business Solutions (developing IT products, solutions and services for both the office and professional print environments) and Consumer Imaging (Input solutions: photography, video and digital camera; and Output solutions: Bubble Jet Printers). Canon Europa employs almost 500 people in Amsterdam.
SOURCE: Canon Europe www.canon-europe.com/IPEX
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