Like the format. Thanks for sharing. Completely disagree with the premise of the video, which is like saying that fiction is worse than non-fiction in writing or that fictional films are worse than documentaries. Or that created art is worse than found art. One might think that Crewdson is shallow, but I contend that his work ranks among the top fiction creators. Brilliant. Great work elicits emotion and feeling and does so technically well. Certainly Crewdson's work does that.
FWIW...For me, this content would be better suited to SM. It seemed more like a share than a newsletter. In fact, I had seen this video shared by others already, though I am sure many may not have, too. Others may feel differently, but I personally would like to see something longer, and much deeper than both this and the IG post for content in newsletter format. Something not as easily shared in a few bytes on Social.
Love the format and love both photographers here. Not as familiar w Sternfeld but will be exploring. And I like Crewdson, even thought their staged, they’re an invitation to the viewer to put themselves, someone they know into the image…
Am not a critic and only a casual photography imbiber. I don’t like the either/or dichotomy. Photos pull me in or they don’t really interest me, both of these photographers pull me in
Long or short. Dropped twitter and deleted my Instagram app from my phone. Trying to find more focus elsewhere. I am enjoying your digests whether detailed or not.
Very much enjoyed the video. Have to agree with his premise on Sternfeld/Crewdson... never saw any true emotion in Crewdson’s work… just artifice.
Well done video. Working with vernacular photography, my bias embraces the work of Evans and Sternfeld. This video provides insight to each photographers contributions in an authentic, direct and often humorous approach.
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I always read an element of humor in Sternfeld’s images, comic ineptitude, sort of “what a mess we humans have inadvertently made of our tidy little world”
Of course Sternfeld is the greater artist to whom Crewdson will never catch up, assuming a career in art photography is a sprint, which it is not. This is known. Crewdson's photographs are created to fill large corporate structures; the expensively overdetermined surrealistic production mirrors their ultimate destination in hedge fund foyers, private bank conference rooms, museum walls, etc. That Crewdson propagates, as much as Sternfeld analyzes, neoliberal ideology is what I learned from Stephen Leslie's video. Thanks for posting.
Kind of a hot take from Mr. Leslie- reminds me of the 90's when I used to read the NME and Melody Maker and for some reason enjoyed their clever slagging off of bands. No-one cuts quite like the brits. As I've gotten older I see less reason to spew bile about what I don't like personally. His critique of Crewdson is fair but the work is still unique and exceptional. Overblown? Maybe. Crewdson has made no bones about the debt he owes Sternfeld much like Oasis never denied the fact they loved the Beatles and Bolan. Feel free to do what you want I say- acknowledge your influences and carry on and congrats to those that can become a success with a camera in the 21st century.
I"m not a fan of Crewdson's work, but I don't know that I would have gone as far as Mr. Leslie did in disparaging it. There is a history of crews of photographers working as a team. Is Crewdson more a director than a more traditional photographer - absolutely. Do I find his photos tedious - yes. Many artists are repetitive in their work. Enough about that. Andy - I think there's room for all forms of discourse, both short and long. If it furthers the conversation, go for it.
By all means, go long. You've got so much knowledge and so many opinions about photography. Share them with us at length. Maybeoccasionally point to other online content. But only once in a while.
Like the format. Thanks for sharing. Completely disagree with the premise of the video, which is like saying that fiction is worse than non-fiction in writing or that fictional films are worse than documentaries. Or that created art is worse than found art. One might think that Crewdson is shallow, but I contend that his work ranks among the top fiction creators. Brilliant. Great work elicits emotion and feeling and does so technically well. Certainly Crewdson's work does that.
FWIW...For me, this content would be better suited to SM. It seemed more like a share than a newsletter. In fact, I had seen this video shared by others already, though I am sure many may not have, too. Others may feel differently, but I personally would like to see something longer, and much deeper than both this and the IG post for content in newsletter format. Something not as easily shared in a few bytes on Social.
Love the format and love both photographers here. Not as familiar w Sternfeld but will be exploring. And I like Crewdson, even thought their staged, they’re an invitation to the viewer to put themselves, someone they know into the image…
Am not a critic and only a casual photography imbiber. I don’t like the either/or dichotomy. Photos pull me in or they don’t really interest me, both of these photographers pull me in
Thanks Andy.
Long or short. Dropped twitter and deleted my Instagram app from my phone. Trying to find more focus elsewhere. I am enjoying your digests whether detailed or not.
Very much enjoyed the video. Have to agree with his premise on Sternfeld/Crewdson... never saw any true emotion in Crewdson’s work… just artifice.
And yeah… what a head of hair!
Thanks
Long, short, anything goes! Break your own rules. Always happy to hear from you, Andy.
Well done video. Working with vernacular photography, my bias embraces the work of Evans and Sternfeld. This video provides insight to each photographers contributions in an authentic, direct and often humorous approach.
I always read an element of humor in Sternfeld’s images, comic ineptitude, sort of “what a mess we humans have inadvertently made of our tidy little world”
Enjoyed the video Halloween Edition. Sternfeld v Crewdson. It’s easy to be seduced by form over content!
It's definitely one of my favorites as well. It seems every time I look at it, I see something new.
Of course Sternfeld is the greater artist to whom Crewdson will never catch up, assuming a career in art photography is a sprint, which it is not. This is known. Crewdson's photographs are created to fill large corporate structures; the expensively overdetermined surrealistic production mirrors their ultimate destination in hedge fund foyers, private bank conference rooms, museum walls, etc. That Crewdson propagates, as much as Sternfeld analyzes, neoliberal ideology is what I learned from Stephen Leslie's video. Thanks for posting.
Kind of a hot take from Mr. Leslie- reminds me of the 90's when I used to read the NME and Melody Maker and for some reason enjoyed their clever slagging off of bands. No-one cuts quite like the brits. As I've gotten older I see less reason to spew bile about what I don't like personally. His critique of Crewdson is fair but the work is still unique and exceptional. Overblown? Maybe. Crewdson has made no bones about the debt he owes Sternfeld much like Oasis never denied the fact they loved the Beatles and Bolan. Feel free to do what you want I say- acknowledge your influences and carry on and congrats to those that can become a success with a camera in the 21st century.
Excellent column. Is there one column a month for $5. Per month?
I"m not a fan of Crewdson's work, but I don't know that I would have gone as far as Mr. Leslie did in disparaging it. There is a history of crews of photographers working as a team. Is Crewdson more a director than a more traditional photographer - absolutely. Do I find his photos tedious - yes. Many artists are repetitive in their work. Enough about that. Andy - I think there's room for all forms of discourse, both short and long. If it furthers the conversation, go for it.
There's nothing wrong with mixing it up!
Love it! Thanks for sharing
By all means, go long. You've got so much knowledge and so many opinions about photography. Share them with us at length. Maybeoccasionally point to other online content. But only once in a while.