Tuesday 1 May 2012
Curious News
Companies like Fujifilm and Kodak have suffered as digital cameras have meant a massive downturn in photographic film sales. Fujifilm has sought to offset this by branching out into the beauty business with their Astalift range.
Collagen is used to stop film deteriorating and it is alleged that it can do the same for our skin. Astaxanthin, which comes from seaweed, preserves colour in film and, it is claimed, a youthful look on faces.
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Also at the Lighthouse is Bruce Gilden's latest exhibition, in fact it's the UK premier showing. Gilden is a Magnum member. The images are usually taken with a Leica M and flash, none of this unobtrusive photography. and admittedly not every ones cup of tea. Harsh images in more ways than one, even if you don’t like them they will make you think. The exy is in the main gallery.
ReplyDeleteHis talk on Monday was one of the funniest I’ve ever been to.
Street photographs are much more main stream and can be found in the café.