roberto schena = SP 67, la strada della Tramontana Scura

SP67: 13 chilometri di strada provinciale da Apparizione, una frazione al confine di Genova, fino a Calcinara, quattro case  nell’entroterra.

Da queste parti chiamano Tramontana Scura il vento quando porta pioggia e temporali.

Ho impiegato tre anni per fare questi 13 chilometri.

E’ più o meno il tempo giusto se si vogliono intravedere i misteri di un Posto.

Roberto Schena nasce a Genova il 21 ottobre 1960.

Nel 1985 si diploma in DAMS all’Università di Bologna. Si trasferisce a Milano dove insegna comunicazione visiva e semiologia del design presso l’Istituto Europeo di Design e storia dell’arte nelle scuole pubbliche.

Dopo qualche anno lascia l’insegnamento e dal 1992 al 1996 lavora prima come assistente e poi come direttore di produzione per alcune società di produzione cinematografica. Nel 1997 si trasferisce a New York dove lavora nella produzione di spot e film a basso budget. Nel 1998 torna in Italia. Dal 1999 lavora per un'agenzia di comunicazione, qualche anno dopo inizia l'attività fotografica.

Nel 2012 pubblica il libro SP 67, la strada della Tramontana Scura per la casa editrice Punctum.

Vive e lavora tra Milano e Genova.

-- Troy Paiva - AKA Lost America --

Troy Paiva, AKA Lost America, has been creating light painted night photography in abandoned locations and junkyards since 1989. His documentarian, yet surrealist–sometimes playful, sometimes haunting work examines the evolution and eventual abandonment of the communities, infrastructure and social iconography spawned during America’s 20th century expansion into the cities and deserts of the West–and the intensely exhilarating, yet strangely comforting act of sneaking around in the middle of the night, creating art from its ruins.

Over the last eleven years this website has gone viral repeatedly, spawning millions of hits. Troy’s imagery has appeared in print, in over a dozen countries–including three Stephen King book covers–and two award-winning monographs: “Lost America: Night Photography of the abandoned Roadside West“ in 2003 (Motorbooks International), and “Night Vision: The Art of Urban Exploration” in 2008 (Chronicle Books). Troy’s work has appeared in museums and galleries in New York, Los Angeles, Sweden and San Francisco.  In 2010 and 2011 he appeared as a guest judge on the Singapore reality TV show The Big Shot.

The current craze over light painted night photography in abandoned places started right here, with this website, back in 1999. As a result, Troy’s low cost, high impact light painting techniques have been emulated all over the world.  The “Lost America” body of work is a true original.

Troy can be easily reached by e-mail: paiva@designshed.com

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||| BOB CAREY - The tutu project |||

The mission of The Tutu Project is to raise funds to cover the cost of self-publishing Ballerina. It’s also the story of doing good while doing well;Ballerina is a book all about a man, his pink tutu and raising funds for women with breast cancer.
The Tutu Project began in 2003 as a lark. I mean, really, think of it. Me photographing myself in a pink tutu, how crazy is that?
But nine years ago my wife, Linda, and I moved to the East Coast and, as odd as it may sound it, the self-portraits proved to be a perfect way of expressing myself. Why? Because even though the move was exciting, exhilarating, and inspiring, it was 180 degrees from what I knew. So I took the old, mixed it in with the new, and kept the tutu handy.
Six months after the move, Linda, was diagnosed with breast cancer. She beat it, only to have it recur in 2006. During these past nine years, I’ve been in awe of her power, her beauty, and her spirit. Oddly enough, her cancer has taught us that life is good, dealing with it can be hard, and sometimes the very best thing—no, theonly thing—we can do to face another day is to laugh at ourselves, and share a laugh with others.
Enter Ballerina, the book. Not only is it a collection of my tutu images, it also shares many humorous stories about the adventures of a guy and his pink tulle. So far, there has been a tremendous response to the series of photos—people are particularly moved by the images. And their interest and enthusiasm have made us want to share that experience with as many people as possible in the form of a book, so that we can raise money to help other women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer.
This autumn, I will self-publish Ballerina. The net proceeds from the sale of the book will go directly to breast cancer organizations, including Cancercare.org and the Beth Israel Department of Integrative Medicine Fund, that make significant differences in the lives of women with breast cancer and in the people who love them. Our goal is to raise $75,000. But we need your help to seed the book project so it will take root and grow—and positively affect these families.
Here’s how a sponsorship works. For $650, you will receive a special edition 20-by-24-inch signed tutu print, valued at $1,200—along with a first edition of the book, Ballerina. You will also receive recognition on my Facebook fan page and in all other project materials, including mention in Ballerina. Best of all, there is no limit to the number of sponsorships you can purchase. Other ways you can contribute to this book project are by purchasing a T-shirt or pre-purchasing a signed copy of Ballerina, which will ship once it is published. Of course, you can also contribute any cash amount you choose. All of these options are below.
Thank you for considering sponsorship of the much-anticipated Tutu Project. We want you to know how grateful we are. By joining us in this effort, you are making a real difference for women who have to endure far too much.
After years of talking about the project, it’s really happening—and I’m tickled pink.



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--- Andreas Franke ---

Andreas Franke is in business for more than 20 years and nowadays one of worlds most respected advertising photographers. For Luerzer's Archive he is listed several times in "200 Best Ad Photographers Worldwide" and his work is honoured with the most important awards in business. Clienst like Ben&Jerry's, Coca Cola, Ford, Heineken, Visa or Nike are just a few of global brands which trust on his abilities.

Additionally to his commercial work Andreas worked on several personal projects. "Life Below The Surface" is his freshest and most sensational.


Andreas Franke on his work "In my photography I try to construct illusionistic worlds. I like to see things from a different angle and I try to create new kind of views. Thereby taking images of a sunk ship and bringing life back to the ship by filling these images with stories was always very interesting for me. By diving the Vandenberg I finally found the perfect stage and the last obstacle to realise my idea was removed.
My work is always based on a strict concept, which is photographically and technically perfectly implemented. Every little detail is part of a precisely arranged production. There is no space left for fortuity."

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