Town & Country Thursday April 27, 2023
Royal photographer Chris Jackson is counting on a bit of luck as he prepares to photograph the coronation of King Charles and Queen Camilla. He won't know where he's stationed until much closer to the event, but wherever he is, he's sure to take pictures for the history books, notes Town & Country. Jackson’s new book, Charles III: A King and His Queen, focuses on the big moments, but also the quieter ones, of King Charles and Queen Camilla. “I hope that the book gives you an insight into their character," Jackson says.
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Decrypt Thursday April 27, 2023
European NFT photography platform Rhapsody Curated has announced a partnership with three leading fine art photographers whose works will be minted as NFTs to raise awareness of, and funding for, the battle against climate change. The collections—from Yann Arthus-Bertrand, Nicolas Henry, and Namsa Leuba—mark each artist’s first foray onto the blockchain, notes Decrypt. The photos, which go on sale May 4, range in price from 2 ETH ($3,685) to 8 ETH ($14,745), with between three and six photos available from each artist. Over 50 percent of proceeds from the sale will be donated to Photoclimat, a French charity that raises awareness of climate change.
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By David Schonauer Thursday April 27, 2023
As the artificial intelligence revolution sweeps across society, politicians are bracing for the impact. "Something is coming. We aren't ready," Senator Chris Murphy recently told The Washington Post.
Tech luminaries like Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak have warned that AI represents a potentially catastrophic advance, and economists at the Goldman Sachs investment bank have estimated that AI could
replace 300 million jobs. Still, experts interviewed … Read the full Story >>
British Journal of Photography Wednesday April 26, 2023
“For 40 years, Palermo was the setting of Mafia madness, triggered by a lust for power,” says photographer Alessandro Di Giugno of his hometown. “So many tough years, in which great authors and artists were born.” The Sicilian city became synonymous with Cosa Nostra – until recently. “The Mafia no longer has a workforce available to it as before, and my generation is perhaps the first to be aware of the change,” Di Giugno tells the British Journal of Photography, which features his decade-in-the-making project “Palermo I’ve Never Hated You.”
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