john_sidlo Posted April 11, 2004 Share Posted April 11, 2004 <p>The New York Times Arts & Leisure today (4/11/4) has an article about a show <a href=http://www.moma.org/exhibitions/2004/fashion_fiction.html >"Fashioning Fiction In Photography Since 1990"</a> opening Friday at MOMA (still in Queens during renovations). The article leads off with a fabulous (staged) photo by Philip-Lorca diCorcia. I hope to get over there in a couple of weeks to have a look. </p> <p>The connection between fashion and art (and street) photography I've always found interesting and to me, at least, counter- intuitive. But it is definitely there. The book "New York School 1936-1963" by Jane Livingston traced those strong connections even then, nearer the beginning of Street Photography. So it is not apparently a new thing. </p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanky Posted April 11, 2004 Share Posted April 11, 2004 I have always enjoyed leafing through the fashion magazines at the library. From innovative portraits to unique layouts these magazines can be a inspiration. While fasion itself is not art as it in not permanent, some of the photos have become icons in their own right. The Benetton adds from the '90's still are talked about. Many designers know the importance of linking a lifestyle image with their clothing. No one was more successful at this then Ralph Lauren. He still uses sets that mimic old english money, safari's, ect. Regards, Marc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connealy Posted April 11, 2004 Share Posted April 11, 2004 Looks like a fun show; wish I could go.<br><br>I thought the Philip-Lorca diCorcia shot was the most interesting of the bunch, and quite a coincidence seeing the reference to Edward Hopper after he had just come up in a thread on this forum. I think we left it that we were unsure whether Hopper was copying street photo style, or vice versa. The others in the NY Times slide show didn't do much for me; I still prefer Weston's commodes.<br> Re: the NY School book, Ted Croner did great MF street shots while prowling The City at night with his old Voigtlander. I think it was there that I read that Lisette Model told him the street stuff was great, and his studio fashion work was crap. Don't think he ever tried to put the two together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grant_. Posted April 13, 2004 Share Posted April 13, 2004 wonder if any avedon pix are in that show....he did a lotta fashion stuff.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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