Apple Monday May 9, 2022
Last November, Apple announced it was working to open up a self-repair program that allows consumers to purchase parts and tools to fix their own devices, along with manuals to help walk users through the steps. Now, notes DP Review, the program is live (in the U.S.) and ready for consumers who would like to save some money by fixing their own iPhones instead of going into an Apple Store or third-party repair shop. Read the full Story >>
The New York Times Monday May 9, 2022
The International Center of Photography, which is now located on the Lower East Side of Manhattan, will recognize 94-year-old photographer William Klein by turning over its entire space to his work this summer. For the ICP, now in its fourth location since its founding in 1974, the exhibition marks a milestone — the first time its new space has been devoted to one artist, notes The New York Times. Klein suggested the title for the big retrospective, “William Klein: YES,” which reflects his curiosity about all aspects of life. Read the full Story >>
New York Post Monday May 9, 2022
A Brooklyn fashion photographer is suing after being roasted online for charging plus-sized models $100 more for portfolio pictures than smaller-sized models, reports the New York Post. As we noted previously, the photographer, William Lords, became a social-media person of interest after it was alleged that he charges $950 for ‘standard’ and $1,050 for ‘plus/curve’ models. The information was shared on TikTok by model Sixtine Rouyre and her agent Megan Mesveskas. Lords is now suiting them for defamation. Read the full Story >>
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David Schonauer Monday May 9, 2022
The art world may be dividing into two camps--those who think NFTs are the future and those whose eyes glaze over at the words "non-fungible token." Art News recently wondered whether the NFT market
was crumbling, while also reporting that famed artist Laurie Simmons and influential art market figure Amy Cappellazzo think that the new phenomenon cannot be "brushed aside" and that artists need … Read the full Story >>
