Call for Proposals: The Aesthetics of Atrocity

Submit papers: To a Special Issue of Afterimage on the Aesthetics of Atrocity scheduled for Fall 2011.
Send abstracts, proposals or full feature essays (2,000-4,000 words) as hard copy to:
Karen vanMeenen, Editor, Afterimage
31 Prince St.
Rochester, NY
14607.
Email photographic or artists’ book portfolios to afterimage@vsw.org.
Deadline for receipt of submissions/proposals: EXTENDED December 1, 2010
Final copy deadline for accepted materials: [...]

Jerry Burchfield, 1947–2009

Jerry Burchfield, a renowned photographer, educator, curator, author, and environmental artist, died on September 11, 2009. He was 62 years old.
Burchfield was a highly prolific artist who was committed to social and environmental causes, often collaborating with other artists, students, and the community.

Adams wins Hasselblad Award

Photographer Robert Adams has won the 2009 Hasselblad Foundation International Award in Photography, organizers announced on Wednesday, April 15.