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Articles by John Clang
The Splitting of the Chrysalis and the Slow Unfolding of the Wings
The mystery and magical tendencies of metamorphosis have inspired countless artists across all genres for centuries, from literature to sculpture and, of course, photography. In nature, metamorphosis is best symbolized by the life cycle of the butterfly. Though born a caterpillar, the creature undergoes a formidable process of transformation until it evolves into a captivating creature with the ability to fly, despite its initial sluggish and landlocked existence.
Photobooks 2017: 23 Curators Pick Their Favorites - Selection by a global panel of curators | LensCulture
As we noted in our last book list (a selection of titles chosen by renowned publishers, editors, and photographers), we are drawn to work that inspires the artists who inspire us. Perhaps we feel that by studying the art that sparks their creativity and their vision, we will feel some of the same inspiration—or maybe these new discoveries offer novel insights on the images that captivate us.
Process, Place, Imperfection: In Conversation with Gallerist Anna Walker Skillman - Owner and Director of Jackson Fine Art | LensCulture
As owner and director of Jackson Fine Art, a renowned gallery in Atlanta, Georgia, Anna Walker Skillman represents photographers like John Chiara, Elliott Erwitt, Walker Evans, Sally Mann, Roger Ballen and Joel Meyerowitz, among many others. The gallery opened its doors in 1990. In 2003, Walker Skillman purchased the gallery from its previous owner, Jane Jackson (who then went on to direct the famed Sir Elton John Photography Collection).
Another Way of Telling: Teju Cole’s Blind Spot - Photographs and texts by Teju ColeReview by Lev Feigin | LensCulture
“In every act of looking there is an expectation of meaning.” —John Berger The first photograph in Teju Cole’s new book, Blind Spot, depicts neighboring suburban driveways in springtime. A chain link fence and a row of bushes with budding leaves mark property lines. A tree shadow crosses the driveway in the foreground. Beyond the hedge, masked by fresh foliage, is a parked RV. Further still is a two-story house with a dark olive green cornice.
Urban Burqa - Photographs and text by Fabian Muir | LensCulture
“Urban Burqa” is the sequel to my 2014 series Blue Burqa in a Sunburnt Country. The initial series was specific to Australia and sought to address questions of migrant and refugee identity, assimilation and belonging.
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