Theresa Ortolani, PDN Multimedia Winner

Saudade: Name of the Father was selected as one of 11 PDN Photo Annual 2016 Multimedia WinnersEarlier this year, the project was awarded Honorable Mention by the International Photography Awards in five categories: Portrait, Culture, Photo Essay, Deeper Perspective, and Moving Image Saudade: Name of the Father was also selected as a VISURA Multimedia Grant 1st Place Finalist,…

Klompching Gallery FRESH finalist

J U L Y  8  –>  A U G U S T  1 FRESH 2015 Exhibition Dates: July 8–August 1, 2015 Artist Reception: July 8th, 6:00–8:00pm FRESH 2015 expands across the wall, the page, and the internet— exhibiting photographers; Matthew Arnold, Bill Durgin, Ima Mfon, Johanna Warwick, Kimberly Withal. In addition, Klompching Gallery is showcasing photographs…

Theresa Ortolani : Klompching Gallery FRESH 2015 Finalist

I am honored to have been selected among Klompching Gallery's FRESH 2015 Finalists. DECOMPOSED explores the systems and boundaries between binaries – image/text, conscious/unconscious, corporeal/spiritual – and focuses on the points at which these constructs converge, invert and decompose. These primarily lens-based images were crafted via various techniques: masking, piercing, sewing, drawing, digital imaging, and printed in multiple…

Challenges in the Space Age of Photography

Part II: In Conversation with Elisabeth Biondi, from the series In Pursuit of an MFA  Elisabeth Biondi moderates a panel of experts at Fridman Gallery in discussion about the challenges recent graduates face. With: Vince Aletti, Chris Boot, Brian Clamp, Allen Frame, Andrea Meislin and Charles Traub. (Abridged Transcript) Elisabeth Biondi: I come from a very traditional editorial background, and…

The Space Age of Photography: In Conversation with Elisabeth Biondi

from the series In Pursuit of an MFA I had the honor of speaking with magazine world luminary, Elisabeth Biondi, at Fridman Gallery where Lift Off: 2014 NYC Photography/Video, an exhibit she curated, featuring recent MFA graduates, is on view through February 28. Elegant, articulate, and generous with her teachings and time, Elisabeth spoke with me about her years as Visuals Editor for…

Hangin’ with Foley

from the series In Pursuit of an MFA Michael Foley and I have followed a similar trajectory: New York –> Boston –> San Francisco –> New York We first met, circa late 90's, at the Ansel Adams Center for Photography/Friends of Photography, where we both worked – he, a docent; I, an educator. A photography museum in…

On Songbook: In Conversation with Alec Soth

from the series In Pursuit of an MFA Joanna Lehan, professor: This show came out of the “Dispatches” project, which was included in our last ICP Triennial. We had a whole wall of books that reflected the self-publishing phenomenon, and you were such an important part of that. Is there anything you would like to tell…

In Pursuit of an MFA

Twelve trudge 1.4 miles, post-blizzard, from Bryant Park to Chelsea. One of many stops, along the way to an MFA. Joanna Lehan's Survey of Contemporary Photography stormed Sean Kelly Gallery for Alec Soth’s exhibition, Songbook, on opening morning. Fortunate to have engaged in an impromptu conversation with the artist – I think he was empathetic to our cold shivering selves –…

In Conversation … with Alec Soth, Michael Foley, Elisabeth Biondi and Gary Taxali

Beginning February 23rd, I'll share the photos I've taken and the conversations I've had with artists, curators and gallerists. Our discussions center around the role of the MFA program, new media and the intersection of image/text. Until then, you are invited to attend the related exhibits and events: Monday February 23: Bard-ICP + Theresa Ortolani in conversation with Alec…

Alec Soth

stay tuned for ... S O N G B O O K Bard-ICP MFA ‘16 in conversation with Alec Soth at Sean Kelly Gallery Full transcript, with photographs by Theresa Ortolani, will be posted to the Bard-ICP MFA blog and tumblr on February 23 as part of an interview series: In Pursuit of an MFA…