Friday, December 19, 2008

reading











matthew barney




nan goldin









Nan Goldin's work involves the body. Her photos have an Aesthetically beautiful (content driven) snap shot quality to them. Her work is some what executed in a documentary style. She is close with most of her models. She invites the viewer into worlds that are not usually considered socially acceptable. Her photos are emotionally charged, with there theatrical lighting and sensuous color. She has done work involving the third gender, aids and sexuality.