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Artist living near the Adriatic Sea. Raised in the Caribbean with a bit of my heart forever in Los Angeles. ⚓︎ joellemctigue.substack.com
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Lisbon, Portugal #photo #photography #art

I wrote about why the most important Oscar nominee is the movie about how living under authoritarian rule can feel surprisingly normal.

Lisbon, Portugal #photography #photo #art

Lisbon, Portugal #photo #art

Lisbon, Portugal

What’s the best way to navigate an art fair? A. Aimless wandering B. Pretend you’re a curator scouting talent C. Follow the collectors. D. All the above joellemctigue.substack.com/p/arcomadrid... #ARCOmadrid #Madrid

Paris flower shop. #BlueSkyArtShow Theme: #Spring #art #photo #photography

What to see at ARCOmadrid, including Pere Llobera with Bombon Projects and Theresa Weber with HATCH, along with a Madrid City Guide. open.substack.com/pub/joellemc...

This week, a guest essay by photographer @benjaminswett.bsky.social from his new book, "The Picture Not Taken: On Life and Photography." Enjoy! @nyrb-imprints.bsky.social

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For fellow forgetful photographers like myself, there is a Bluesky setting to remind you to add ALT text to your images. bsky.app/profile/sabr...

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Book rec of the day: A Poor Collector's Guide to Buying Great Art by Erling Kagge Kagge is an adventurer with a knack for explaining when to spend and when to hold off. Think of it as your “gut check” companion for auctions and art fairs. joellemctigue.substack.com/p/the-buying... #booksky

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These book picks illuminate the deals, drama, and, at times, surprising cast of characters behind every big art purchase, so you won’t be blindsided when you spot that elusive piece you can’t live without. joellemctigue.substack.com/p/the-buying...

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1/3 This remains one of my most favourite photographs, here’s its story. As told by photographer Joel Meyerowitz, New York City, 1965.

Lisbon, Portugal

Iconic photos of Selma to Montgomery march showcased in new Birmingham exhibit abc3340.com/news/local/i...

It’s tomorrow!

Morning all. Photographer Philip Jones Griffiths 18 Rosebank Street, Pram and Washing, 1961.

The catalogue is out now for Casper Brindle’s solo show, “Numina”. The catalogue is available online at the William Turner Gallery website and will also be available in softcover+limited edition hardcover. To get your copy of the “Numina” book, reach out to the gallery via email #arts #contemporary

Come see us at the Post-Fair in Santa Monica this Thursday-Saturday 👀 Amy Sarkisian’s work looks great!

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Latest Podcast: SPRING/BREAK Art Show Featured Artists & Works: Saxon Brice, "Moyra" John Raymond Mireles, "Watering" Tyler Krasowski, "Fried" All featured work is currently for sale. joellemctigue.substack.com/p/springbrea... #art

JACQUEMUS x Nike POP UP Store, Paris #BlueSkyArtShow Theme: #Abandoned #art #photo

Paris gallery courtyard.

In response to the recent wildfires in Los Angeles, the SPRING/BREAK Art Show has transitioned its 2025 edition to a virtual format. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the LA Arts Community Fire Relief Fund. 1/2

Photograph by Louis Faurer, New York City, 1949.

Some of my photography work: 1. Robert De Niro's Handprint Ceremony at Chinese Theatres in Los Angeles 2. Grocery store in Montenegro 3. Grand Palais during Paris Photo 4. Freeway underpass in Los Angeles

Opening today in Hollywood, Felix Art Fair offers an intimate counterpoint to Frieze LA. Housed in the historic Hollywood Roosevelt, this fair provides a closer look at the creative pulse of LA while you linger near the pool for a bit too long. open.spotify.com/episode/1oUR...

📍London — new exhibitions and events this week Including Salt Cosmologies at Somerset House www.artrabbit.com/events/salt-... mailchi.mp/artrabbit/lo...

Opening today in Hollywood, Felix Art Fair offers an intimate counterpoint to Frieze LA. Housed in the historic Hollywood Roosevelt, this fair provides a closer look at the creative pulse of LA while you linger near the pool for a bit too long. open.spotify.com/episode/1oUR...

Lanzarote, Canary Islands #art #photo

Claudia Parducci's solo exhibition 'Blue' opens today at OCHI, LA. The work documents her grief, with remnants of the pastel (materials left behind by her late partner, Peter Alexander) caught on a second canvas beneath each original monochrome canvas. joellemctigue.substack.com/i/156989799/...

La Lupe, Lanzarote, Canary Islands #art #photo

Nights at a Paris cafe. #BlueSkyArtShow #Monochrome #Art #Photography #BlackAndWhitePhotography

A moment of calm for the timeline, National Parks edition—specifically one of my favorites, Olympic National Park. Our beautiful public lands need our love and support more than ever, and the staff who maintain and protect our parks deserve so much better than this.