Tag Archives: France

a different tank

Posted on February 15, 2024 by Robert

Toronto. Did you ever wonder about tanks – military, not photographic? The tanks of WW1 were much different from those of WW2. And again, without photography we would have to rely on words and sketches. The Canadian War Museum has … Continue reading →

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closings and openings

Posted on February 17, 2023 by Robert

Toronto. An optimist would say as a door closes, another opens. That is, as technology goes ahead, old jobs and industries die off and new ones take their place. Photography is no different. When it was announced in 1839, a … Continue reading →

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somewhere, over the rainbow …

Posted on November 21, 2021 by Robert

Toronto. This post is for image collectors. If you collect Americana photos, modern works, or otherwise, do take a look at the Paris Galerie of GADCOLLECTION. The image here is the Biden/Harris Inauguration taken by Stephen Wilkes. It is one … Continue reading →

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vive la France!

Posted on September 25, 2021 by Robert

Toronto. The title of this post is a French patriotic expression. When Charlie De Gaulle visited Quebec in 1967, He used a similar expression on the Montreal City Hall balcony (the slogan of the Quebec independence movement) irritating the hell … Continue reading →

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freezin’ season

Posted on December 15, 2020 by Robert

Toronto. As we enter the season of ice and snow, I see that Galerie GADCOLLECTION over in Paris, France is featuring the photography of Paul Nicklen from the 5th of this month to the 7th of February next year. Given … Continue reading →

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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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not this year

Posted on April 9, 2020 by Robert

Toronto. More impact from the COVID-19 pandemic. Anne Quémy of France writes, “Hello, I am very sorry to announce the cancellation of the 57th Bièvres International Photo Fair due to the global health situation caused by the Covid-19. “We look forward … Continue reading →

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Henri does Havana

Posted on April 8, 2020 by Robert

Toronto. On page 28 of the March 15, 1963 issue of LIFE magazine begins an article on Cuba after the revolution featuring the words and photos of the great French photographer Henri Cartier-Bresson. Bresson is usually thought of in terms … Continue reading →

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I love Paris in the springtime …

Posted on February 5, 2020 by Robert

Toronto. One of the 19th century photographers I admire is Eugene Atget. My friend and fellow PHSC member Russ Forfar sent me a note on Atget et al recently. Russ said that the Paris, France museums (some 14) have collectively … Continue reading →

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Ormond Gigli – photographic exhibition in France

Posted on May 17, 2019 by Robert

Toronto. Check out the exhibition at the Galerie GADCOLLECTION in Paris. The exhibition of prints by American photographer Ormond Gigli runs from April 18 to May 21. Time is going fast, so take a look tout suite and see what … Continue reading →

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