Category Archives: Photography/Photographers

Valentine’s Day: Homage to Robert Mapplethorpe

This past fall I read Just Kids, Patti Smith’s memoir about her relationship with the photographer Robert Mapplethorpe. The book, which won the 2010 National Book Award–is riveting. I always enjoy reading about how the artists I admire find themselves, … Continue reading →

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Styley Stuff: Vivian Maier at Howard Greenberg Gallery

The black and white photographs in this post are from my visit to the Vivian Maier exhibit at Howard Greenberg Gallery on 57th Street. Maier’s story is pretty incredible: She spent most of her life working as a nanny, and … Continue reading →

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Street Style: Clogs

I love clogs of all stripes–open-toe, closed-toe, with ankle strap, without. I love them with socks and with tights and with bare feet. I will wear them in a house, I will wear them with a mouse…you see where I … Continue reading →

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