Category Archives: activities-other

diversions

Posted on April 15, 2020 by Robert

Toronto. We all need a bit of diversion just now in light of the pandemic that has all us law abiding folk house-bound. Photographic Canadiana editor Bob Lansdale sent along a suggestion that we visit a French site with oodles … Continue reading →

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Swann Auction of Posters, Books, Graphics

Posted on January 15, 2019 by Robert

Toronto. Nick Lowry at Swann Auction Galleries in the big apple sent me a note Friday saying Swann is hosting a poster auction on February 7th, 2019. The advertising editorial material says, “Our winter sale features tantalizing, rare Art Nouveau … Continue reading →

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new site, new season

Posted on December 24, 2018 by Robert

Toronto. The Daguerreian Society sent out an email greeting and notice of a new website address and upcoming events. The Society said in part, “Whether you celebrate Hanukkah, National Pearl Harbor Day, the Islamic New Year, Wright Brothers Day, Las … Continue reading →

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Leica, you say – LHSA

Posted on December 19, 2018 by Robert

Toronto, In the early 1980s when I was treasurer and Ron Anger president of the national PHSC society, at an executive meeting held at the home of Ron and Ellen Anger, I was surprised to learn of the existence of … Continue reading →

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Corktown

Posted on November 16, 2018 by Robert

Toronto. The city of Toronto is formed from many, many neighbourhoods, one of which in the south east area is known as Corktown (really). If you haven’t a clue about Corktown or its people, you need to read Coralina Limos’s … Continue reading →

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small club, huge impact

Posted on November 15, 2018 by Robert

Toronto. The Photographic Historical Society (TPHS) across the lake in Rochester has always been a small organization but its impact is world wide. This tiny group organized the famous Symposium, generally held every three years. The group was founded in … Continue reading →

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a great photo resource right here

Posted on November 14, 2018 by Robert

Toronto. We are enjoying the expansion and flexing of our newest University – Ryerson. Over a half century ago the much smaller institute was called the Ryerson Institute of Technology. Today, it is a bustling rapidly growing university, ready to … Continue reading →

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Antique Radio and Camera Show/Sale Saturday

Posted on November 8, 2018 by Robert

Toronto. The Thornhill Heritage Foundation and the Ontario Vintage Radio Association are hosting a show and sale of vintage radios and over 100 cameras this coming Saturday, November 10th in Thornhill. It will be held at 7780 Yonge Street in … Continue reading →

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10th annual BMO World Film Festival Oct 11-21 at AGH

Posted on October 6, 2018 by Robert

Toronto. It’s hard to imagine, but our neighbours in Hamilton are hosting their 10th Annual BMO World Film Festival.  The festival is hosted by the Art Gallery of Hamilton and will run from October 11th to October 21st of this year. … Continue reading →

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unintended consequences

Posted on September 18, 2018 by Robert

Toronto. Last week’s Globe and Mail carried a column by Rachel Wine on the exhibition at the Ryerson Image Centre (RIC). The exhibition is the photo essay Gordon Parks did in 1961 for LIFE magazine called The Flávio Story. It … Continue reading →

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