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On Raul Corrales
A Cuban Photographic Master
On an art hunt in the late 90s (during Cuba’s Special Period), I met the great Raul Corrales. He was wearing a straw hat, trunks, and flip flops and seemed as grumpy about the heat as he did visitors. In time, he warmed up to me and allowed the, in his words, “the only blonde on the island” to sift though his treasures. I spent a long, hot afternoon with the Great, and remember our conversations and his photographic treasures well. -
Can Your Photos Take the Heat?
A few tips for collectors in the South & Caribbean
It's getting awfully hot out there, folks. Humid, too. Time for a quick refresher on caring for and storing your photography—in our notoriously balmy climate.
You don't want to lose precious photos. I've got 4 tips for keeping your fine art and family shots intact. Read more.
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This blog is Part Three (and the final installment) in a resource series for the new and seasoned photography collector. Here, I'll offer tips on buying art at commercial retail venues and auctions, as well as archiving and framing your collection. This blog specifically outlines photography terminology for a quick "study" before viewing and purchasing photography. Follow this series of blogs for a quick resource when looking for and buying photography. -
Image captionThis blog is Part One in a resource series for the new and seasoned photography collector. Here, I'll offer tips on buying art at commercial retail venues and auctions, as well as archiving and framing your collection. Further, the guide outlines photography terminology and a selected bibliography. Follow this series of blogs for a quick resource when looking for and buying photography.
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Walker EvansThis blog is Part Two in a resource series for the new and seasoned photography collector. Here, I'll offer tips on buying art at commercial retail venues and auctions, as well as archiving and framing your collection. Further, the guide outlines photography terminology and a selected bibliography. Follow this series of blogs for a quick resource when looking for and buying photography.