Solo Show: Peter Riesett

I'm happy to announce that my 'Solo Show' has officially launched on the Humble Arts Foundation's new website. The online exhibition features a selection of work from my series 'Testament', which was curated by Grant Willing and also includes a conversation with Julie Fishkin. Grant did an excellent job selecting and sequencing the twenty images. Julie provided thoughtful questions which lead to an engaging conversation about the work and my process.

View 'Solo Show' here

Read interview and conversation with Julie Fishkin here

Many thanks to Amani Olu, Jon Feinstein and the rest of the Humble crew for their continued support of my work, and to Grant Willing and Julie Fishkin as well.

SCOPE Art Fair - VIP & Press Preview - March 4th

Amani Olu Projects booth...


My image, "Grandma above Valet" from the series Testament. View more from that series here.


Amani and I.


Carey and I.



Other artists around the corner... "Poems Store"


Sebastian Denz's work - "Skateboarding.3D". Apparently he's built his own custom camera for this work. They were extremely fun to experience in 3D!





On the way home in the subway we saw this very small doorway that had us wondering who it's used by...

SCOPE Art Fair - March 4 - 8, 2009

I'm happy to announce that Amani Olu Projects will be showing work from my series Testament at this years SCOPE Art Fair from March 4 - 8, 2009 - Booth D01.


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

amani olu projects is pleased to announce its participation in SCOPE Art Fair, which will be held March 4 – 8, 2009 in Booth D01 at Lincoln Center (62nd Street at 10th Avenue). amani olu will showcase works by Michael Bühler–Rose, Gerald Edwards III, Jon Feinstein, Alison Malone, Marc McAndrews, Bradley Peters, Peter Riesett, David La Spina, Tina Tyrell and Ann Woo.


For more information: scope-art.com

The Collector’s Guide to Emerging Art Photography

After months of keeping the news of this publication under wraps, I’m pleased to announce my inclusion in, The Collector’s Guide to Emerging Art Photography. I’m happy to be a part of this exciting project and to be sharing the pages with the many other talented photographers!


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


Humble Arts Foundation Presents


The Collector’s Guide to Emerging Art Photography Launch Party
Thursday, March 5, 6 – 9 PM
VOLTA NY
7 W. 34th Street at 5th Avenue
www.voltashow.com


The Collector’s Guide to Emerging Art Photography After Party
Boucarou
Thursday, March 5, 10 PM until late
64 E. 1st Street at 1st Avenue

RSVP required for both events. Guest list strictly enforced. For more info on RSVP for these events, check the Humble Arts Foundation website.

Humble Arts Foundation is pleased to present The Collector's Guide To Emerging Art Photography, a 180-page source book for collectors, art dealers, gallery directors, photo editors, museum professionals, and independent curators. Featuring 163 emerging art photographers, The Collector's Guide aims to further Humble’s mission by bridging the gap between ambitious early-career photographers and photography professionals.

The Collector's Guide book launch party will take place at VOLTA NY, Thursday, March 5th from 6 – 9pm at 7 W. 34th St at 5th Ave. The reception will be held in VOLTA’s VIP lounge. An after party will be held at Boucarou, 64 E. 1st St. at 1st Ave, Thursday, March 5, 10 PM – until late. RSVP required: rsvp@hafny.org.

A select number of books will be available for sale.

Participating photographers include: Dustin Aksland,Carlos Albalá, Kathyrn Parker Almanas, Corey Arnold, Peter Baker, Rob Ball, Gideon Barnett, Anna Bauer, Matthew Baum, Juliana Beasley, Johan Bergström, Brian Berman, Colin Blakely, Dan Boardman, Steven Brahms, Mark Brautigam, Timothy Briner, Jessica Bruah, Michael Bühler-Rose, Jesse Burke, Alejandro Cartagena, Jacob Carter, Melissa Catanese, Anastasia Cazabon, Alana Celii, Talia Chetrit, Andrea Chu, Céline Clanet, François Coquerel, Robyn Cumming, Chris Davis, Rachael Dunville, Dan Eckstein, Gerald Edwards III, Scott Eiden, Amy Elkins, Geoffrey Ellis, Tealia Ellis-Ritter, Grant Ernhart, Thobias Fäldt, Jan Fassbender, Jon Feinstein, Todd Fisher, Lucas Foglia, Manya Fox, Zack Genin, Dana Gentile, Sam Gezari, Emiliano Granado, Leslie Grant, Yann Gross, Gustav Gustafsson, Gregory Halpern, Paul Herbst, Beth Herzhaft, Susanna Hesselberg, Nicole Jean Hill, Ben Huff, Lacey Ann Johnson, Dina Kantor, Nicole Katz, Drew Kelly, Mikael Kennedy, Gunnar Knechtel, Liz Kuball, Naho Kubota, William Lamson, Molly Landreth, Mårten Lange, Shane Lavalette, Alejandra Laviada, Jason Lazarus, Bryan Lear, Ashley Lefrak, Miranda Lehman, Brian Lesteberg, Jennifer Loeber, Sophie T. Lvoff, Thomas Macker, Ashley Macknica, Sarah Madsen, Alison Malone, Jessica Mallios, John Mann, Michael Marcelle, Marc McAndrews, Andrew Robert McComb, Erica McDonald, Tammy Mercure, Nick Meyer, Chad Muthard, Wakaba Noda, Boru O’Brien O’Connell, Bob O’Connor, Grady O’Connor, Patrick O’Hare, Christina Maria Oswald, Robert Pallesen, Sarah Palmer, Lydia Panas, Ahndraya Parlato, Brandon Pavan, Eric Percher, Nathan Ellis Perkel, Regine Petersen, Ryan Pfluger, Cara Phillips, Birthe Piontek, Louis Porter, Friederike Von Rauch, Shawn Records, Justin James Reed, Reka Reisinger, Peter Riesett, Jenny Riffle, Lissa Rivera, Jessica Roberts, Carlo Van de Roer, Patrick Romero, Dalton Rooney, Nadine Rovner, Will Sanders, John Saponara, Matthew Schenning, Jennifer Niederhauser Schlup, Aaron Schuman, Stephen K. Schuster, Bryan Jacob Schutmaat, Matthew Shain, Angus R. Shamal, Daniel Shea, Matt Siber, Sarah Small, Angie Smith, Tema Stauffer, Will Steacy, Amy Stein, Parsley Steinweiss, Luke Stettner, Sean Stewart, Barry Stone, Sarah Sudhoff, JJ Sulin, Rachel Sussman, Tina Tyrell, Simon Vahala, Alex Van Clief, Kamden Vencill, Caroline de Vries, Michael Werner, Emma Wieslander, Sara Wight, Grant Willing, Sarah Wilmer, Ofer Wolberger, Jason John Würm, Wheat Wurtzburger, Jeongmee Yoon, Anoush Abrar & Aimée Hoving, Allison Wermager & Alexander M. Harrington, Inka Lindergård & Niclas Holmström, Kate and Camilla and Tribble & Mancenido.

Humble Arts Foundation is a not-for-profit organization that works to advance the careers of emerging fine-art photographers by way of exhibition and publishing opportunities, limited-edition print sales, twice-annual artists grants, and educational programming.

For additional information and press inquiries, please send an email to amani olu at PRESS@HAFNY.ORG.

Flash Forward 2007: Emerging Photographers Book Launch & Exhibition

I've been chosen as one of the winners from the United States for this emerging photography competition. The images I am being recognized for are from the series Testament. I 'm thankful to have had so much success with exhibiting this series in various group exhibitions and most recently in two international photography festivals.

Mark your calendars for the Toronto and New York exhibitions and get your hands on the book ASAP. Details at: http://magentafoundation.org/en/projects/flash_forward/2007