Cleopatra in Almeria

By the start of 1963, the ill-fated 20th Century Fox production of Cleopatra was three years in the making and tens of millions of dollars over budget. The film had lost its first director, suffered months of delays due to the star’s illness, and moved its operations from London to […]

Mirror to the World: Notes on Locations

Each photographer in the Mirror to the World show provided a brief statement to accompany their images. Below is the text from mine, which includes notes on the locations represented. The show remains up at Photoworks at Glen Echo Park through April 17. More info and gallery hours here. Mark […]

“Landscapes de un Sueño” in today’s La Voz de Almeria

The article appears online also here. 

March 18 Exhibit Openings

I am participating in two photography exhibitions opening this week on Friday March 18. I plan to be at Mirror to the World first and head over to the Flash opening later. Mirror to the WorldDocumentary Photography 2011Opening Reception Friday March 18 6-9PMPhotoWorks Gallery, 7300 MacArthur BlvdGlen Echo Park, MD […]

Washington Post: Photographers share tips for budding shutterbugs

The cover story on friday’s Washington Post Weekend section highlighted the work of three DC photographers, including Joshua Cogan, Josh Sisk, and myself. Journalist Lavanya Ramanathan provides an engaging look at what drives these three photographers and also includes some expert advice on how to take better pictures. The Post […]

Satanic Messages Save a Decaying Old Church: La Iglesia de las Salinas

The Iglesia de las Salinas has been slowly decaying since its construction in 1907. The century-old church lies the coast of Almería in the Cabo de Gata natural park. A combination of ocean winds and salt in the air–the church’s name comes from the fact that it sits next to […]

Flash Opening Party March 18 8-11pm

Flash!

FLASH will feature 250 photos, 55 photographers and a library of 150 photo books. The 12th and 13th floors of 2450 Crystal Drive will be transformed into a gallery of photography, featuring a multitude of new works. The expansive space will be split up into two locally curated shows, with […]

Artomatic Takes Flight: Special Exhibit at National Airport

I’ll have a photograph in this Artomatic exhibit at National Airport … What: A special exhibit featuring pieces by 83 Artomatic artists Where: Reagan National Airport, in the hallway connecting to Terminal A When: March 3 to June 25, 2011 The exhibit features 83 artworks, both two-dimensional and three-dimensional. It taps into the […]

Mirror To The World

“Abandoned Lace Factory” by Michael Borek Mirror To The World: Documentary Photography 2011 March 11 – April 17, 2011 Opening Reception: Friday, March 18, 6-9 p.m.   Photoworks Gallery in historic Glen Echo Park is proud to present Mirror To The World:  Documentary Photography 2011.  Mirror To The World seeks to celebrate narrative photography — […]