john mann.

one of my old photography teachers at florida state, john mann, is in an upcoming show at the jen bekman gallery here in new york. it opens on january 30th, and will be on view until february 15th. john is a cool guy, and he knows a hell of a lot about concept, form, process, and photographic history. take a peek at more of his work here.

teun hocks.

Opening this week at P.P.O.W. in New York is a brand new exhibition from Dutch photographer Teun Hocks appropriately titled New Works. Hocks himself will attend the opening reception on January 8, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm.

This exhibition will be Hocks’ eighth solo exhibition at P.P.O.W. and will present a series of his latest drawings, photographs and videos. Hocks’ unique creative processes are what allow him to create magnificent surreal works that showcase the hand of the artist in his display of ‘constructed imagery’. By first developing his photographs in black and white and later adding color by oil paint himself, Hocks claims all control of his works and constructs a complex image reflective solely of the artist’s vision. These manipulated images highlight a disconnection with reality, and further emphasize the metaphoric implications of the staged scene.

Teun Hocks: New Works
January 3-February 7, 2009
555 W 25th Street, New York
(via aperture)

new work by andreas gursky!

Opening tonight from 6 – 8 at Matthew Marks Gallery in Chelsea. If you can’t check it out today, be sure to see it before it closes on December 24th.

523 W 24th Street NY