photography

Pics or it DID happen: Are we finally recognizing the frivolity of content creation?

As consumers, we used to think that social media content was equivalent to a good time, but recently, those things have started to become mutually exclusive.

| Junior Forum Editor

Event preview: Society for Photographic Education’s conference navigates conflict resolution through photography

The pivotal role of photography in conflict resolution will be explored in an upcoming photography conference being organized by Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts lecturers Gina Grafos and David Johnson at the Chase Park Plaza from Oct. 6-8.

Liz Felix | Contributing Writer

Danielle’s ARTicles: ‘A Decade of Collecting’

To celebrate the acquisition of over 700 works on paper by the Saint Louis Art Museum in the past 10 years, a carefully curated and exciting show entitled “A Decade of Collecting Prints, Drawings and Photographs” is now on view in galleries 234 and 235.

| Staff Writer

Creation and creativity: Rashid Johnson’s ‘A Message to Our Folks’ exhibit explores racial and cultural identity

Shea butter, a citizens band radio and stacks of books may not be items normally associated with artwork displayed in a museum. Nonetheless, utilizing the above objects as well as various methods of transforming these media, Rashid Johnson has created a multifaceted exploration of African-American culture and identity.

| Contributing Reporter

Twitter workshops offered in Olin Library

Olin Library is hosting a series of free workshops this fall that will teach students, faculty and staff how to use Twitter effectively. The four sessions, led by Washington University subject librarians, will cover the basics of Twitter, including ways to use the social network to promote causes and movements, share photography and form professional connections.

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