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Framing Brainerd’s history: Steve Kohls recounts 47 years of news photography – Brainerd Dispatch
BRAINERD — If a picture is worth a thousand words, then Steve Kohls has written millions. From the fight to fluoridate Brainerd’s water to brutal fires that ravaged downtown businesses, celebrity appearances in the lakes area, monstrous weather events and all the graduations, championships and celebrations in between. If it happened around Brainerd, Kohls probably saw it. And he took a ton of pictures. Many of those pictures — from a career spanning nearly five decades — captivated audience members Wednesday, Feb. 8, at the latest forum from the Gordon Rosenmeier Center for State and Local Government at Central Lakes College. Brainerd Dispatch photographer Kohls was the guest speaker. He…
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Photographer John Fielder donates life’s work to History Colorado
Historical past Colorado will open an exhibition focused to the art of John Fielder. DENVER — Award-winning landscape photographer John Fielder has designed a huge donation to History Colorado. Heritage Colorado announced it will serve as the steward of far more than 5,000 images Fielder has taken of the landscapes of every single county in Colorado. The photos ended up decided on from far more than 200,000 pictures Fielder has taken in the final 50 years. Heritage Colorado claimed it will digitize and catalog the Colorado pictures to be conveniently available and searchable by the community. Fielder’s photography of Colorado has been highlighted in dozens of guides, garnered awards,…
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Today in Entertainment History: Elvis was born
On Jan. 8, 1935, Elvis Presley was born in Tupelo, Mississippi. He died at his Graceland mansion in Memphis in 1977. In 1947, musician David Bowie was born. He died in 2016, two days just after his birthday. In 1966, the previous episode of ABC’s “Shindig” music exhibit was broadcast. The Kinks and The Who ended up the guest performers. In 1974, Kiss signed their initial recording contract, with Casablanca Information. On Jan. 8, 1935, Elvis Presley was born in Tupelo, Mississippi. He died at his Graceland mansion in Memphis in 1977. In 1947, musician David Bowie was born. He died in 2016, two days following his birthday. In 1966,…
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Photography ‘rooted’ in racist history, claims lecture for TfL by group wanting to ‘decolonise’ art
Images is ‘rooted’ in racist, colonial historical past, statements lecture for TfL by group that would like to ‘decolonise and disrupt euro-centric art’ A study course supported by Transportation for London (TfL) seems to be at photography and race An overview of the programme claims pictures is ‘rooted in colonial notions’ It adds that images has been used for ‘power, handle, and subjugation’ Operate by Black Blossoms which wants to ‘decolonise and disrupt euro-centric art’ By Matthew Lodge For Mailonline Printed: 21:37 EST, 3 January 2023 | Updated: 09:51 EST, 5 January 2023 An arts venture supported by Transport for London (TfL) statements that images is rooted in ‘colonial notions’…
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In A Time of Panthers: Jeffrey Henson Scales photographs Black history | Books
Jeffrey Henson Scales is a New York Times photo editor. His latest book is most compelling in how it helps place the relentless quest for equal treatment in easily understood context. Beyond beauty or mere appealing images, In a Time of Panthers is a highly valuable work. Characterizing the Black Panther movement as “the vanguard of the African American civil rights struggle”, Henson Scales shows how it emerged. The movement became “focused on police violence and community needs in over-policed and under-served communities of color”. To Henson Scales, “So much in all of our lives would continue to change in ways unforeseen to me … so many of the issues…
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Today in Entertainment History: “Frosty” first aired
On Dec. 7, 1962, bassist Bill Wyman auditioned for the Rolling Stones. He played his to start with gig with the band the following 7 days. In 1964, singer Brian Wilson of the Beach front Boys experienced a anxious breakdown on a flight between Houston and Los Angeles. It ultimately led to his selection to drop from touring with the band. In 1967, The Beatles opened their Apple Boutique in London to the general public. John Lennon and George Harrison… Browse Additional On Dec. 7, 1962, bassist Invoice Wyman auditioned for the Rolling Stones. He performed his first gig with the band the subsequent week. In 1964, singer Brian Wilson…
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