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Doris Ulmann (1882-1934) “was an American photographer, best known for her portraits of the people of Appalachia, particularly craftsmen and musicians, made between 1928 and 1934.” (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doris_Ulmann)

Most of her work is portraits, as noted, honest images of real people.   And because she lived and died so long ago, once again I can bring you some of her images, in the public domain.

Doris Ulmann, public domain

Southern Mountaineer

Grandmother and small child sit for relaxation in 19th century USA

Resources:

Doris Ulmann at Wikipedia

Doris Ulmann at ICP

Doris Ulmann at the Library of Congress

Doris Ulmann at the J. Paul Getty Museum

Doris Ulmann at ArtNet

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Welcome to my April 2020 Great and Powerful Blogging from A to Z Challenge!

Gerda Taro (1910-1937) was a German-Jewish war photographer who is known as the first female photo journalist to die in the field, covering the front lines in WWII.  ““One of the world’s first and greatest war photographers,” writes Giles Trent at The Guardian, Taro “died while photographing a chaotic retreat after the Battle of Brunete, shortly after Franco’s troops had one a major victory,” just days away from her 27th birthday. ”  (http://www.openculture.com/2019/06/meet-gerda-taro-the-first-female-photojournalist-to-die-on-the-front-lines.html)

Not surprisingly, given the subjects, her photos are stark, brutal, and honest.  I haven’t had a chance to read all that I found online about her, but look forward to going back when I have time.  Now, here are some images, in the public domain, for you:

Republican soldiers in June 1937. during the Spanish Civil War.

A 1937 image by Ms. Taro of Republican soldiers at the Navacerrada Pass in Spain.

Gerda Taro, anon.  (Public Domain)

Resources:

Gerda Taro at Wikipedia

Gerda Taro at the International Centre of Photography

Gerda Taro: The First Woman War Photographer to Die in the Field

Meet Gerda Taro, the First Female Photojournalist to Die on the Front Lines

Gerda Taro: The forgotten photojournalist killed in action

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Cindy Sherman (1954- ) is an American photographer  “Whose work consists exclusively of photographic self-portraits, depicting herself in many different contexts and as various imagined characters. ” (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cindy_Sherman)  “For four decades, Cindy Sherman has probed the construction of identity, playing with the visual and cultural codes of art, celebrity, gender, and photography. ” (https://www.moma.org/artists/5392)

I’ve heard of Sherman before in a photography class, and her work is very compelling – self portraits, but all of her as other people.  Check out a large catalogue of her works at the MoMa.

I must apologize for not writing more, and for not composing more of my own thoughts, for any of these posts.  Normally flying by the seat of my pants works for me, but apparently not in a pandemic when I work for an eLearning area of a college whose entire roster of courses is suddenly moving online.  But, I’m here, and I really hope you are enjoying the work of the photographers I am presenting!

Resources:

Cindy Sherman at Wikipedia

Cindy Sherman at MoMA

Cindy Sherman at the Broad

Cindy Sherman: ‘Why am I in these photos?’

Cindy Sherman: Me, myself and I

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Akasha Rabut is a young American photographer, in her words “and educator based in New Orleans. My work explores multi-cultural phenomena and tradition rooted in the American South. I also founded Creative Council, a mentoring program for young people in New Orleans pursuing careers in the arts. My photographs have appeared in museums and galleries around the world. My first book Death Magick Abundance will be released on March 24, 2020. I have a BFA from the San Francisco Art Institute.” (http://www.akasharabut.com/contact)

Boy, do I LOVE her photography.  It’s vibrant, full of life, telling amazing (sometimes funny, sometimes sad) stories.  You have to check her out!!

Resources:

Akasha Rabut

Photographer Akasha Rabut embraces New Orleans’ elusive subcultures

Akasha Rabut on Instagram

Akasha Rabut’s series on New Orleans parade culture reveals a strong and courageous community

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