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Just to wish you all a Happy Christmas and a Healthy and Successful New year!!
For those of you still to write your letter to Santa I thought following our interesting presentation by Neil McKinnon you may like the book Scottish Photography: A History by Tom Normand.
"Scotland has made a rich contribution to the art of photography throughout the world. From the invention of the new medium, circa 1840, until the present day, Scotland has been an important site of innovation and experiment in photographic technique and artistry. Beginning with the stellar images of Hill and Adamson, and progressing through the vivid landscape and documentary traditions, Scottish photographers have created a resonant and dramatic photographic culture. Today, the radical experimentation of contemporary Scottish photographers continues to push photography to new heights, and towards assuring its own status as an art form.
Normand examines the photograph as an object, a form of documentary, and as a memorial; and the ways in which the Scottish connection has altered or defined these forms. The history of photography from Scotland has never before been given its proper place in world photography; and nor has it been told so well."
If you ever get the chance to attend one of Tom's presentations - I recommend you go. He is a most knowledgeable guy and an excellent speaker!!
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