Archive for March 2017
Seen from other eyes – colonialism and art from Werner Forman Archive
Werner Forman Archive press release – London – 31 March, 2017. During the period from the sixteenth century to the twentieth, European powers spread out all over the world, taking control and establishing settlements in the Americas, Australia, and parts of Africa and Asia. This was a very controversial process, still argued about to this…
Read MoreWorld Surf League selects Shutterstock as exclusive distributor for its professional surfing photo collection
Shutterstock press release – New York – 16 March, 2017. Shutterstock, Inc. (NYSE: SSTK), a leading global provider of imagery and music, announced today that it has signed an exclusive global distribution deal with World Surf League (WSL) to market and license imagery from WSL’s Championship Tour and Big Wave Tour Events. The deal also includes…
Read MoreGetty Images and MuslimGirl.com partner to promote positive images of modern Muslim women
Getty Images press release – New York – 8 March, 2017. Getty Images, a world leader in visual communications, and MuslimGirl.com, the largest Muslim women’s online platform in the United States, today announced an exclusive content partnership that aims to tackle misrepresentation of Muslim women in the media and advertising. Together, they’ve created an offering…
Read MoreWinner of the 2017 FOCAL International Lifetime Achievement Award announced
FOCAL International press release – London – 7 March, 2017. FOCAL International, the Federation of Commercial Audio-visual Libraries, today announced that pioneering producer-director, Serge Viallet, is to receive the FOCAL International Award for Lifetime Achievement, at the fourteenth annual FOCAL International Awards, to be presented on 25th May, 2017. This Award is a gift of…
Read MoreChanges at akg-images
akg-images press release – London – 6 March, 2017. akg-images, the rights-managed photo archive specialising in history, fine art and vintage photography, will see a change of directorship at its London office on 15th March 2017. Current Managing Director Angelika Pirkl, who has been with the company for over eight years, will be leaving akg-images to…
Read MoreLSP picture research courses – 25% off 2 day course in March
The LSP picture research course is suitable for those interested in pursuing a career in picture research and picture editing, those in the early stages of their career or those who require refresher training to keep up-to-date with any changes affecting the industry. The project-based course is highly enjoyable and stimulating, with an emphasis on…
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