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exhibitions, awards, podcasts, things, life
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It's been a wild summer. Well, where I am, it's actually winter. But it's the summery kind of winter and I haven't seen a drop of rain since I arrived in La Paz, Bolivia four months ago. Here's the latest:
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mission exhibition​
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​F L A M I N G O N E is currently making its first real world appearance at Altamira Gallery in La Paz alongside other works from the collection “can’t make that up.” It’s a privilege to show that iconic creature in the place where its fame originated and at one of the most aesthetic art venues I’ve seen.​​​
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We implemented an interactive element during the inauguration to examine the blurry line between photography and AI imagery, which really resonated with people. I want to take this exhibition and experiment on a global tour now and turn the results into a book. Currently I'm planning shows in Latin America, collaborating with institutions and galleries in Buenos Aires, Mexico City, Montevideo, Santiago de Chile, and Medellin. Next stops: Europe and North America.
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SILLY LOVE is currently on display at Trieste airport in Italy as part of URBAN Exhibits and Trieste Photo Days. YAY!
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podcast ponderings
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​​B&H Photography recently hosted a podcast with photomedia & AI artist Boris Eldagsen and me to explore the topographies of the new digital landscape and whether we are apt to navigate it. This was the second podcast Boris and I did together since our works The Electrician and F L A M I N G O N E united us on the same page of different books. Both podcasts will be published soon, so stay tuned.
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another award, and another
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It's hailing awards this summer. In June, F L A M I N G O N E won the people's choice and a jury award at 1839 Awards and the rest is history (that is already being taught in schools and universities, much to my delight).
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In July, "iron age stone" was shortlisted for SUGi x NAVA's people’s choice award, which was a great honor given how much I admire SUGi’s mission of greening cities and NAVA’s vision of making art more accessible.
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​And, believe it or not (I don’t), in August "his tribe" was nominated for the popular vote at the GLF Africa 2024 Photography Awards. One award for each month of summer;) First time was my charm though and seeing that I favor other entries over my own this time, I’ve decided not to campaign. The competition is well worth checking out though and maybe you want to cast a vote for one of the other entries:​​​​​​
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I also recommend tuning in for the GLF Africa 2024 hybrid conference "Greening the African Horizon," which will take place in Nairobi and online on September 17.​​​​​​
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things and other things
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I've got some big things in the works, but I'll be damned if I jinx them by telling you before they're ripe. Suffices to say three words: documentary, collection, festival.​​​​​
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off to a new life
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My time in La Paz is coming to an end after four life-changing months, both professionally and personally. When I leave here, I won't be turning a page or starting a new chapter. I'll be off to a new life. My third. Next stops: NY, DC, London, Paris.
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Thanks for being part of my journey,
Miles
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