The Art Dictator
@theartdictator.bsky.social
Designer, art director, college lecturer 🎓 Totally over social media musical chairs, hoping for real, relevant connections here🪑
Some of the images @unofphoto.bsky.social talk about in this episode of the See Saw / Photographic Life podcast: World Press Photo Awards by Clarens Siffroy, Jabin Botsford, Murat Sengul and Ebrahim Alipoor. Have a listen, let us know what you think.
June 19, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Some of the images @unofphoto.bsky.social talk about in this episode of the See Saw / Photographic Life podcast: World Press Photo Awards by Clarens Siffroy, Jabin Botsford, Murat Sengul and Ebrahim Alipoor. Have a listen, let us know what you think.
On the latest episode of the photography podcast See Saw, host Grant @unofphoto.bsky.social and I talk about photo exhibitions + things to see this summer — few visual references below unitednationsofphotography.com/2025/06/18/p...
June 19, 2025 at 10:38 AM
On the latest episode of the photography podcast See Saw, host Grant @unofphoto.bsky.social and I talk about photo exhibitions + things to see this summer — few visual references below unitednationsofphotography.com/2025/06/18/p...
Getting ready to talk with Grant @unofphoto.bsky.social about what’s happening in photography exhibitions for upcoming episode of his photography podcast See Saw — this might be an emotional one!
June 15, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Getting ready to talk with Grant @unofphoto.bsky.social about what’s happening in photography exhibitions for upcoming episode of his photography podcast See Saw — this might be an emotional one!
A few favourites👇from Photo London last week, which Grant @unofphoto.bsky.social and I discuss on the current episode of his podcast👉 unitednationsofphotography.com/2025/05/21/p...
May 26, 2025 at 7:36 PM
A few favourites👇from Photo London last week, which Grant @unofphoto.bsky.social and I discuss on the current episode of his podcast👉 unitednationsofphotography.com/2025/05/21/p...
Always fun catching up with Grant @unofphoto.bsky.social 📸 “Eileen Perrier: a Thousand Small Stories” is one of the photography exhibitions we discuss/debate—and I recommend—on the podcast this week 👉 unitednationsofphotography.com/2025/04/23/p... 👈 Have a listen, we’d love to know what you think!
April 23, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Always fun catching up with Grant @unofphoto.bsky.social 📸 “Eileen Perrier: a Thousand Small Stories” is one of the photography exhibitions we discuss/debate—and I recommend—on the podcast this week 👉 unitednationsofphotography.com/2025/04/23/p... 👈 Have a listen, we’d love to know what you think!
Is ‘Leeds Photography’ trending? “Back to Back” is an excellent new book by photographer @rickyadam.bsky.social documenting the city from 2003 on, while the “Pete Mitchell: Nothing Lasts Forever” retrospective at The Photographers Gallery (London) covers the 1970s/80s. Both highly recommended.
April 11, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Is ‘Leeds Photography’ trending? “Back to Back” is an excellent new book by photographer @rickyadam.bsky.social documenting the city from 2003 on, while the “Pete Mitchell: Nothing Lasts Forever” retrospective at The Photographers Gallery (London) covers the 1970s/80s. Both highly recommended.
This week on See-Saw, the @unofphoto.bsky.social photography podcast, we discussed two exhibitions and a film — “The Face: Culture Shift”, “Peter Hujar, Eyes Open In The Darkness”, and “Ernest Cole, Lost and Found” unitednationsofphotography.com/2025/03/19/p...
March 21, 2025 at 9:57 AM
This week on See-Saw, the @unofphoto.bsky.social photography podcast, we discussed two exhibitions and a film — “The Face: Culture Shift”, “Peter Hujar, Eyes Open In The Darkness”, and “Ernest Cole, Lost and Found” unitednationsofphotography.com/2025/03/19/p...
French gallerist Emmanuel Perrotin opened a new location in London this week (add to his collection in Paris, NY, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Seoul, Tokyo + LA) — it starts with a nice little exhibition of photographic work by the always fab JR — video here (CapCut experiment), bit more info on my IG.
March 16, 2025 at 10:36 PM
French gallerist Emmanuel Perrotin opened a new location in London this week (add to his collection in Paris, NY, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Seoul, Tokyo + LA) — it starts with a nice little exhibition of photographic work by the always fab JR — video here (CapCut experiment), bit more info on my IG.
To Margate to see the brilliant exhibition “Resistance: How Protest Shaped Britain and Photography Shaped Protest” at @turnercontemporary — it’s a terrific show, documenting a century of direct action, from the suffragettes in 1903 to anti-Iraq-invasion protests in 2003. More details on IG.
March 9, 2025 at 9:50 PM
To Margate to see the brilliant exhibition “Resistance: How Protest Shaped Britain and Photography Shaped Protest” at @turnercontemporary — it’s a terrific show, documenting a century of direct action, from the suffragettes in 1903 to anti-Iraq-invasion protests in 2003. More details on IG.
One of the most highly anticipated photography exhibitions this spring is “The Face Magazine: Culture Shift,” which just opened at London’s National Portrait Gallery. I visited today with some students — I have many thoughts, natch, but is there anything you’d like to know about it, Blueskyers?
February 25, 2025 at 3:52 AM
One of the most highly anticipated photography exhibitions this spring is “The Face Magazine: Culture Shift,” which just opened at London’s National Portrait Gallery. I visited today with some students — I have many thoughts, natch, but is there anything you’d like to know about it, Blueskyers?
Background for this week’s “A Photographic Life” podcast from @unofphoto.bsky.social - some pix from the brilliant “Linder: Danger Came Smiling” photomontage exhibition, which opened last week in London’s Hayward Gallery.
February 21, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Background for this week’s “A Photographic Life” podcast from @unofphoto.bsky.social - some pix from the brilliant “Linder: Danger Came Smiling” photomontage exhibition, which opened last week in London’s Hayward Gallery.
My floor this afternoon. This is why I believe print’s not dead. Also why I need more bookshelves.
February 5, 2025 at 7:00 PM
My floor this afternoon. This is why I believe print’s not dead. Also why I need more bookshelves.
It’s terrific! Brilliant image making by an astonishingly brave photographer 👇
February 4, 2025 at 10:26 PM
It’s terrific! Brilliant image making by an astonishingly brave photographer 👇
I’m not sure how well known the V&A Museum’s Photography Centre is, but it’s always worth a visit. The 4 prints here are by Chris Killip, whose work I personally find more compelling the more I look at it. Angles, composition, light, storytelling, a real feeling of human connection—it’s all there.
January 31, 2025 at 5:15 PM
I’m not sure how well known the V&A Museum’s Photography Centre is, but it’s always worth a visit. The 4 prints here are by Chris Killip, whose work I personally find more compelling the more I look at it. Angles, composition, light, storytelling, a real feeling of human connection—it’s all there.
Took a group of students to The Photographers Gallery (London) today for 2 brilliant exhibitions. First, Letizia Battaglia’s incredibly powerful documentary images of 1970s-80s Sicily, especially the mafia, but also kids on the streets. Her bravery (+ work ethic) never fail to astonish.
January 27, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Took a group of students to The Photographers Gallery (London) today for 2 brilliant exhibitions. First, Letizia Battaglia’s incredibly powerful documentary images of 1970s-80s Sicily, especially the mafia, but also kids on the streets. Her bravery (+ work ethic) never fail to astonish.
Ok, so I’ve found a blue sky red line. They’ve hidden my images from Helmut Newton’s book — not too surprising, but disappointing to find that, given what you CAN show these days, pages from 1970s Vogue Paris are still banned on social. But I am mystified by “Does not include nudity” — eh?
January 25, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Ok, so I’ve found a blue sky red line. They’ve hidden my images from Helmut Newton’s book — not too surprising, but disappointing to find that, given what you CAN show these days, pages from 1970s Vogue Paris are still banned on social. But I am mystified by “Does not include nudity” — eh?
I’ve been sharing one of my favourite books on photography this week: “Helmut Newton, Pages From The Glossies: Facsimiles, 1956-1998.” Still one of the most useful fashion references, still full of images that shock. HN’s anecdotes still very clever and very funny.
January 24, 2025 at 5:32 PM
I’ve been sharing one of my favourite books on photography this week: “Helmut Newton, Pages From The Glossies: Facsimiles, 1956-1998.” Still one of the most useful fashion references, still full of images that shock. HN’s anecdotes still very clever and very funny.
Melania’s style inspo.
January 20, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Melania’s style inspo.
Haven’t quite figured out image posts here yet, is it just 4 at a time? Anyhoo, this weekend I’m enjoying Vanessa Paradis, shot by Damon Baker for the Jan issue of French Marie Claire, and her daughter Lily-Rose Depp, by Karim Sadli for UK Harper’s Bazaar Feb. Classic photography + editorial design
January 12, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Haven’t quite figured out image posts here yet, is it just 4 at a time? Anyhoo, this weekend I’m enjoying Vanessa Paradis, shot by Damon Baker for the Jan issue of French Marie Claire, and her daughter Lily-Rose Depp, by Karim Sadli for UK Harper’s Bazaar Feb. Classic photography + editorial design
Really enjoyed this episode — and look what’s in my Christmas books pile!
January 10, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Really enjoyed this episode — and look what’s in my Christmas books pile!
I’m thinking maybe “Crayola Designer Minimalist”
January 10, 2025 at 9:00 PM
I’m thinking maybe “Crayola Designer Minimalist”
I’m putting together a lecture on graphic design trends for my creative direction students. Need a name for this particular combo of colours/typefaces/shapes.
January 9, 2025 at 8:45 PM
I’m putting together a lecture on graphic design trends for my creative direction students. Need a name for this particular combo of colours/typefaces/shapes.
Hmm, Bluesky deletes are a bit hardcore. Here goes again — some pix from my original IG post on the excellent “Yevonde, Life and Colour” exhibition at the NPG in 2023, in celebration with @hundredheroines.org — Yevonde Philone Middleton, born #OTD 5 January 1893 ❤️📸
January 5, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Hmm, Bluesky deletes are a bit hardcore. Here goes again — some pix from my original IG post on the excellent “Yevonde, Life and Colour” exhibition at the NPG in 2023, in celebration with @hundredheroines.org — Yevonde Philone Middleton, born #OTD 5 January 1893 ❤️📸
What’s on your desk, Bluesky?
On mine this soggy Sunday afternoon: prep for new term tomorrow, teaching Multimedia Production to Creative Direction students. That’s the MacBook Pro for design+presentations, bluetooth keyboard+iPad for notes, and a good old fashioned USB stick for emergencies.
On mine this soggy Sunday afternoon: prep for new term tomorrow, teaching Multimedia Production to Creative Direction students. That’s the MacBook Pro for design+presentations, bluetooth keyboard+iPad for notes, and a good old fashioned USB stick for emergencies.
January 5, 2025 at 1:48 PM
What’s on your desk, Bluesky?
On mine this soggy Sunday afternoon: prep for new term tomorrow, teaching Multimedia Production to Creative Direction students. That’s the MacBook Pro for design+presentations, bluetooth keyboard+iPad for notes, and a good old fashioned USB stick for emergencies.
On mine this soggy Sunday afternoon: prep for new term tomorrow, teaching Multimedia Production to Creative Direction students. That’s the MacBook Pro for design+presentations, bluetooth keyboard+iPad for notes, and a good old fashioned USB stick for emergencies.