My DAM Favorite
Natura Non Facit Saltum by Jeffrey Gibson
Natura Non Facit Saltum is by far my favorite from the DAM’s collection of Indigenous Arts of North America. The painting is strikingly different from the rest of the gallery, and even more so from the rest of Jeffrey Gibson’s collection. The painting does not fail to stop visitors in their tracks, wanting to enjoy all …
My DAM Favorite
Rosina Ferrara, Head of a Capri Girl by John Singer Sargent
This striking painting has resided at the Denver Art Museum for close to ten years now, and it continues to intrigue museum visitors and spark captivating dialogues in the gallery. In contrast to many male artists of his time, John Singer Sargent displays an innocent, virtuous interest in the young female as a subject. The painter displays …
My DAM Favorite
La Famille du Saltimbanque: L’enfant Blessé (The Family of Street Acrobats: The Injured Child) by Gustave Doré
This piece is one of my favorite artworks here at the Denver Art Museum. The massive oil painting, measuring at 76 ¾ in by 51 ½ in, has the innate ability to draw the attention of all company. Due to the saddening, intimate scene it is no wonder that it has become greatly cherished by the museum and its visitors. Doré had a fine love for…
Documentary Photography: Exploitation Issues
When Does Documentary Photography Become Exploitative Photography?
As I have gained more and more knowledge of documentary photography, I have found that there is a big issue with exploitation in the genre. And as a photographer wanting to better their skills in this specific style, it’s important for me to understand the ethical boundaries when participating in said style. In their article, “Disaster Photography: When Is Documentary Exploitation,” Richard B. Woodward discusses…
Documentary Photography: Staged Photos
Can Documentary Photography be Staged and Still be Real?
In my last photography class, I created a documentary photo that had been altered or changed in some way, in theory making the photo less objective. This peaked my interest because it led me to question the necessity for authenticity in documentary photography. In their article, “Can Documentary Photography Be Staged?” Hugo Pinho states…
Documentary Photography: The Origins
How is Documentary Photography Used in Society?
Documentary photography is a style of photography that provides a straightforward and accurate representation of people, places, objects and events, and is often used in reportage. Upon first glance of documentary photography, I was fascinated by the amount of information the audience is able to receive to clearly understand the story behind the photos. Documentary photography…