New Workshops Launching from 1st July – Hackney, London.
I’m excited to announce that from the 1st of July, I’ll be running a new series of photography and alternative process workshops from my studio in Hackney, London.These one-to-one and small group sessions will cover a range of hands-on techniques — including salt printing, cyanotype (Light &...
Poems From Fractured Whispers /
BranIn the heart of this enchanted wood,Where ancient roots like sinews stood,A wolf-like beast of myths does prowl,With eyes so fierce, in shadows scowl.Nature’s hand has carved this face,Seamless with this rugged place,In undergrowth where secrets sleep,This creature’s watch, forever...
The Art of Gum Bichromate – The Exhibition /
The Art of Gum Bichromate is a group exhibition presenting works from 25 world-renowned artists who are masters of creating gum bichromate prints.Duncan Miller Gallery10959 Venice Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90034June 15 – August 2, 2024Opening reception: Saturday June 15, 6-8 pmGum printing is...
Alternative photography – alt processes /
It’s always wonderful to see how much students enjoy and value my workshops and masterclasses in alternative photography processes. Feedback like this reminds me why I teach — to give students a wider vocabulary of techniques and an extended creative toolbox, helping them bring their ideas to...
Squaring The Circles – Exhibition Review /
A Review by the Lancashire Times Recognise this: you arrive at an art gallery to find crowds of people standing around the picture you really want to see? I’d be surprised if your answered ‘no’.Japanese...
Squaring The Circles photographic exhibition, Scarborough Art Gallery /
What a great weekend, great art, food, wine, sea, family, new friends and old friends. We had a blast at Scarborough Museum & galleries, thank you to everyone who worked hard putting this fantastic exhibition together, it looked fabulous!!Below are some iphone snaps from the weekend of the...
Squaring The Circles of Confusion /
Giving the exhibition it’s full name Squaring the Circles of Confusion: Neo-Pictorialism in the 21st Century.The exhibition is curated by Zelda Cheatle, RPS Honorary Fellow, and features work from Takashi Arai, Susan Derges, David George, Joy Gregory, Tom Hunter, Ian Phillips McLaren,...
Salt Printing Masterclass at London Metropolitan University
This week I (Ian Phillips‑McLaren) had the pleasure of teaching a Salt Printing masterclass in London at The School of Art, Architecture & Design, part of London Metropolitan University.Salt printing — invented by Henry Fox Talbot in 1839 — is the foundation of photography as we know it...
New Book & Art Cards, Now Available
I’m happy to announce that our new book and art cards for our exhibition ‘Squaring The Circles of Confusion: Neo-Pictorialism in the 21st century’, are now available from the Royal Photographic Society website/shop on this link here.This book accompanies the exhibition of the...