The Past is Not What it Used to Be
The walk to the Centro de la Imagen, on the Plaza de La Cuidadela in central Mexico City, took me past 20-foot-high temporary steel barricades and hundreds of police in riot gear, in preparation for a massive protest the same day. The main exhibition, titled Presencia Flagrante, showcases the work […]
Read MoreSpanish Ghosts: Notes on the Locations
I provided some information at the Spanish Ghosts exhibition about the locations where the photographs were taken. These buildings and spaces have many intriguing stories behind them that add to their significance. Here are the descriptions: Cortijo del Fraile: Federico Garcia Lorca’s Bodas de Sangre was inspired by a true […]
Read MoreSpanish Ghosts opening
Thanks to all who came out for the opening of Spanish Ghosts: Spain’s Abandoned Architecture last thursday. The event was a great success — a couple hundred people turned up throughout the evening to view the photos and taste spanish wines and chocolates. The event was also a great start […]
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Spanish Ghosts: Spain’s Abandoned Architecture
Photographs by Mark Parascandola Opening Reception: Thursday, October 8, 6:00-8:30 Free Spanish chocolate and wine tasting! Studio B at Biagio Fine Chocolate 1904 18th Street NW (between T Street and Florida Avenue)Washington DC Chocolate samples from Biagio Fine Chocolate Spanish wine tasting by Tradewinds Specialty Imports The landscape of […]
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The Guest Book
This year at Artomatic I left a guest book for visitors to sign. I never anticipated the range of comments the DC Tags images would inspire. Of course, it was great to hear from friends, neighbors, coworkers, family connections, and fellow artists and art fans. Many left encouraging words. Some […]
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Idylls at the World Bank
The Idylls show at the World Bank ended last week. Here are a few photos in case you didn’t get to see it in person. The building itself is a work of art, so it was inspiring to see the work of familiar friends and DC artists in this unique […]
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This District Moment — Closing Party
See flyer below for details on the closing party at Pyramid Atlantic Art Center this saturday in Silver Spring, MD. Two of my DC Tags photos are in the show (including the image on the poster). Live music and beer provided.
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Scene of the Crime
Still no word on the missing photograph. No mysterious ransom note asking for $10,000 in monopoly money. But I did take the opportunity to revisit the scene of the crime and make some adjustments to my Artomatic display.
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Look3
Look3: The Festival of the Photograph was great fun — three days of browsing photography exhibits, seeing presentations from luminaries in the field, and hanging out with lots of photographer friends. However, the photography on display I found less than inspiring. The exhibits and shows were heavily weighted towards serious […]
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