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Cary Benbow
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Photographer, editor, writer, journalist, publishing professional. F-Stop Magazine. Wobneb Magazine.
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Sorry Sen. Young, but those SAT words will trip you up every time: conjecture - forming an opinion or supposition about (something) on the basis of incomplete information.
June 26, 2025 at 5:22 PM
I don’t know about anybody else, but I often think about Edie Brickell and what she’s doing. She married Paul Simon… But she had a kick ass band with the New Bohemians in the late 80s and 90s. What’s up, Edie? How’s it going in 2025?
June 4, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Stanley Greenberg’s ‘Waterworks’: A Deep Dive into NYC’s Water Supply

Stanley Greenberg's "Waterworks" is a comprehensive photographic exploration of New York City's water system, consisting of 362 black and white images taken from 1992 to 2024. It examines the city's concealed infrastructure,…
Stanley Greenberg’s ‘Waterworks’: A Deep Dive into NYC’s Water Supply
Stanley Greenberg's "Waterworks" is a comprehensive photographic exploration of New York City's water system, consisting of 362 black and white images taken from 1992 to 2024. It examines the city's concealed infrastructure, emphasizing its complexity and significance in civic life, alongside a map detailing over 400 sites. The work highlights access, labor, and historical context.
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May 30, 2025 at 1:31 PM
'Close to the Bayou' by Dimitri Staszewski is a deeply personal journey of survival, a celebration of the human spirit’s capacity to endure, and a reminder to cherish the connections that illuminate our lives.
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May 29, 2025 at 8:34 PM
This is bad form.
Writers and visual creatives should heed notice from Medium...
May 29, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Toshio Shibata’s ‘1987’: A Photographic Journey in Cappadocia

In 1987, photographer Toshio Shibata captured significant images during his explorations in Turkey's Cappadocia and along Egypt's Aswan Western Agricultural Road. These photographs, reflecting Shibata's early work and emerging style,…
Toshio Shibata’s ‘1987’: A Photographic Journey in Cappadocia
In 1987, photographer Toshio Shibata captured significant images during his explorations in Turkey's Cappadocia and along Egypt's Aswan Western Agricultural Road. These photographs, reflecting Shibata's early work and emerging style, coincide with his upcoming exhibition "Early Works" at Zeit-Foto Kunitachi in Tokyo and are featured in a new publication.
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May 23, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Mital Patel’s Exhibition: Art for Wildlife Conservation

Mital Patel hosts a philanthropic event and exhibition at Christopher Martin Gallery to benefit Ol Pejeta Conservancy, debuting the Tembo Collection, a luxury fusion of wildlife photography and apparel. The event features intimate photography…
Mital Patel’s Exhibition: Art for Wildlife Conservation
Mital Patel hosts a philanthropic event and exhibition at Christopher Martin Gallery to benefit Ol Pejeta Conservancy, debuting the Tembo Collection, a luxury fusion of wildlife photography and apparel. The event features intimate photography of endangered rhinos, with proceeds supporting conservation efforts and engaging discussions about the conservancy's impact.
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May 16, 2025 at 4:56 PM
When you realize that a 209% crop is better on your #Fujifilm XE2s vs the #Nikon d300 you’re trying to make work in a difficult light environment.
#photojournalist problems
May 12, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Doomsday prediction: Trump fires the Copyright Office Director, & Elon Refugee gets ahold of copyright protected content in the US copyright office - we’re looking at another Google vs. the World scenario. Ooops! I’ve already done it. Try to stop me.
May 11, 2025 at 11:30 PM
May 11, 2025 at 1:12 AM
The Heart of the Matter: Carrie Mae Weems and Her Vision

Carrie Mae Weems: The Heart of the Matter is a monograph highlighting the artist's exploration of history, identity, and power through various mediums. It features her significant works and reflects her spiritual and philosophical journey,…
The Heart of the Matter: Carrie Mae Weems and Her Vision
Carrie Mae Weems: The Heart of the Matter is a monograph highlighting the artist's exploration of history, identity, and power through various mediums. It features her significant works and reflects her spiritual and philosophical journey, supplemented by essays from renowned scholars, enhancing understanding of her impact on contemporary discourse regarding race and injustice.
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May 10, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Mads Holm’s HRTLND is a powerful exploration of life in a rapidly changing world

HRTLND, by Danish photographer Mads Holm, captures life in 20 countries, reflecting on modern societal tensions through striking urban imagery. The book explores themes of connectivity, militarization, and societal…
Mads Holm’s HRTLND is a powerful exploration of life in a rapidly changing world
HRTLND, by Danish photographer Mads Holm, captures life in 20 countries, reflecting on modern societal tensions through striking urban imagery. The book explores themes of connectivity, militarization, and societal fragmentation, presenting a layered narrative that challenges perceptions. It serves as both an artistic statement and a political act, with reflective texts and a foreword by Donald Weber.
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May 9, 2025 at 1:05 PM
May 3, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Ed Panar’s ‘In The Vicinity’: A Photographic Journey in the Emerald Triangle

Ed Panar's "In The Vicinity" presents a glimpse into the clandestine cannabis cultivation of Northern California's Emerald Triangle, captured between 2007 and 2017. The book's photographs evoke a mysterious world of…
Ed Panar’s ‘In The Vicinity’: A Photographic Journey in the Emerald Triangle
Ed Panar's "In The Vicinity" presents a glimpse into the clandestine cannabis cultivation of Northern California's Emerald Triangle, captured between 2007 and 2017. The book's photographs evoke a mysterious world of hidden operations amid evolving legalization. A unique bonus zine reveals the cannabis plant, emphasizing the blend of secrecy and modern economy.
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May 3, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Exploring Migration and Identity: Hélène Amouzou’s Upcoming Exhibit

In June 2025, photographer Hélène Amouzou will unveil a site-specific photo installation in London’s Royal Docks, co-curated by The Line and Arup Phase 2. Focusing on identity, migration, and memory, the project, involving local…
Exploring Migration and Identity: Hélène Amouzou’s Upcoming Exhibit
In June 2025, photographer Hélène Amouzou will unveil a site-specific photo installation in London’s Royal Docks, co-curated by The Line and Arup Phase 2. Focusing on identity, migration, and memory, the project, involving local refugees, launches during Refugee Week. It builds on Amouzou’s past acclaimed work and aims to foster cultural exchange.
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May 2, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Upcoming: ‘A Breathtaking’ community mixer with Julien Chatelin at Filter Space, Chicago

Members and friends are invited to a Community Mixer on April 30th at Hana Pietri Gallery featuring French artist Julien Chatelin. He will discuss his exhibition, "A Breathtaking," followed by socializing and…
Upcoming: ‘A Breathtaking’ community mixer with Julien Chatelin at Filter Space, Chicago
Members and friends are invited to a Community Mixer on April 30th at Hana Pietri Gallery featuring French artist Julien Chatelin. He will discuss his exhibition, "A Breathtaking," followed by socializing and a garden projection. The event is free, running from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, fostering connections within Chicago's photography community.
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April 27, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Poems and Photographs: A Creative Dialogue

"Ensnaring the Moment," edited by Leah Ollman, is an innovative anthology featuring over 100 poems responding to photographs from various contexts. These poets examine photography's influence on perception and memory, revealing deep connections and the…
Poems and Photographs: A Creative Dialogue
"Ensnaring the Moment," edited by Leah Ollman, is an innovative anthology featuring over 100 poems responding to photographs from various contexts. These poets examine photography's influence on perception and memory, revealing deep connections and the philosophical complexities of images, while exploring personal and public narratives, psychological insights, and cultural omissions in photographic history.
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April 26, 2025 at 4:46 PM
If anyone thinks "Nothing ever happens in my little, piddly, rural town in the middle of nowhere" you just need to wait. Anything can happen now that we're in TR!@#P 2.0 - National coverage via NYT/WSJ and Indy national affiliate networks in 2020. I'm ready this time www.nytimes.com/2020/08/01/u...
A School Reopens, and the Coronavirus Creeps In (Published 2020)
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April 25, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Saddened to learn that my local public broadcaster WFYI and WIPB will lose their ENTIRE state funding. I spent over an hour waiting on the phone to reach my state government representatives yesterday to express my disappointment.
Sneaky last-minute change eliminates all funding listed for Indiana public media! No public review was possible before Thursday's vote. mediahttps://www.indystar.com/story/news/politics/2025/04/24/indiana-state-budget-public-broadcasting-cuts-trump-npr-pbs/83249189007/
As Trump pushes to defund NPR and PBS, Indiana lawmakers insert last-minute state funding cut
The federal government may consider cuts to NPR and public media in general; now, Indiana is also eliminating funding.
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April 25, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Exploring Myths: The Enchanted Ones by Stephanie Pommez

The Enchanted Ones by Stephanie Pommez is a photo book blending reality and myth, inspired by Brazilian Amazon legends. Documenting traditional midwives, their spiritual stories, and mythical beings like the Boto, Pommez's black-and-white…
Exploring Myths: The Enchanted Ones by Stephanie Pommez
The Enchanted Ones by Stephanie Pommez is a photo book blending reality and myth, inspired by Brazilian Amazon legends. Documenting traditional midwives, their spiritual stories, and mythical beings like the Boto, Pommez's black-and-white images evoke a world of mystery. The work preserves cultural heritage through visual storytelling of coexistence.
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April 25, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Sneaky last-minute change eliminates all funding listed for Indiana public media! No public review was possible before Thursday's vote. mediahttps://www.indystar.com/story/news/politics/2025/04/24/indiana-state-budget-public-broadcasting-cuts-trump-npr-pbs/83249189007/
As Trump pushes to defund NPR and PBS, Indiana lawmakers insert last-minute state funding cut
The federal government may consider cuts to NPR and public media in general; now, Indiana is also eliminating funding.
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April 24, 2025 at 8:42 PM
From an NPR article today: "The NIH plans to gather information from a wide range of private sources, including pharmacy chains, hospitals and wearable devices with health sensors, like smartwatches."
Blatant attempt at overreach if you ask me.
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NIH autism study will pull from private medical records
The National Institutes of Health plans to pool information from private sources like pharmacies and smartwatches.
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April 23, 2025 at 8:37 PM