Author Archives: Deirdre Donohue

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FRIENDS OF THE ICP LIBRARY

Posted on February 15, 2013

In 2012 we decided to re-imagine what a support group for our library might look like. Our extraordinary Library Committee had been supporting all that we do for a decade, but we wanted more members, international members, and people who … Continue reading →

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History Contested: Books on Photography in the Middle East

Posted on February 5, 2013

The image of the Middle East has been a subject for photographers since the development of the medium. The first photographic process was announced in France in 1839 and photography quickly came into use in the Middle East by local … Continue reading →

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Bernard Yenelouis Favorite Photobooks of 2012

Posted on December 31, 2012

Bernard Yenelouis’ Favorite 10 photobooks 2012 1. Dispatches (Ohio, Upstate, Michigan) – Alec Soth & Brad Zellar, Little Brown Mushroom 2. House of Coates – Brad Zellar and Lester B. Morrison, Little Brown Mushroom 3. Gayhouse – William E. Jones, Septembre … Continue reading →

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Robert Stevens Favourite Photobooks of 2012

Posted on December 19, 2012

Selection made by Robert Stevens – ICP faculty. 1. Jitkta Hanzlova  – The way she sees the world is unique and she believes in verticals – that is the way she sees things, never horizontal 2. SHE: Lise Sarfati – … Continue reading →

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Occupy ICP Library

Posted on November 30, 2012

  November 30 | Friday | 6 pm ICP library, School at ICP, 1114 Avenue of the Americas Join us for an unmediated conversation about the Strike Anywhere exhibition exploring the questions it raises about imagery, Occupy, and other forms of protest. This is a chance … Continue reading →

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Contemporary Photo Books from Argentina selected by Marcelo Brodsky

Posted on November 15, 2012

Please join us for a Reception Friday 16 November 6:00 – 8:00 pm at International Center of Photography Library “Argentinian photo book production has increased significantly in the last few years. La Azotea, directed by Sara Facio was one of … Continue reading →

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How to Make a Photobook [Like Edward Curtis]

Posted on October 26, 2012

All photographs from The Library of Congress Edward S. Curtis Collection Short Nights of the Shadow Catcher: The Epic Life and Immortal Photographs of Edward Curtis. Timothy Egan Houghton Mifflin Harcourt; 1st Edition, 1st Printing edition, October 9, 2012. I … Continue reading →

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Violentology

Posted on October 9, 2012

Today Stephen Ferry, a man I often describe as a “legendarily charismatic ICP faculty member*”, stopped by ICP to present the library with his new – remarkable – book titled Violentology. I have not had time to read it yet, … Continue reading →

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One Sunday Afternoon

Posted on August 7, 2012

This spring the two ICP Teen Academy sections of Photo II in Black-and-White: Developing a Narrative spent a Sunday afternoon at the ICP Library preparing for their final productions, which were to be photobooks! The instructors, Lesly Deschler-Canossi and Jaime … Continue reading →

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How to Know When You have Become a Successful Artist

Posted on April 30, 2012

This is a chart to assist an emerging artist with identifying whether they are hitting their mark or not. It surfaced in a pile of donated clippings some years ago and was greeted with much hilarity by the artists who … Continue reading →

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