Day 3: More on Banksy and Libraries rock!

Had a fabulous discussion today in Digital Imaging about the film, Exit Through The Gift Shop that we watched on Tuesday. It was great to hear everyone's take on the film. The more I think about it, the more I think it was indeed a hoax. I plan on watching the film again this weekend. If this thread is confusing you, go back and read this post from Day 1:    More about the film by Banksy...

Also, check out some of his art.

http://www.banksy.co.uk/

After the discussion, we went over to the Science Library where all the photography books are kept. I am not really sure I understand why they are there (instead of with the other art books in the main library) but at least it is right next door to the building we meet in. Anyway, what a great library it is. I had forgotten how much fun (yes, fun) it is to just look through the books and see what you find. I ended up staying in the library almost an hour after class ended just looking at different photographers. Talk about inspiring! I checked out a couple books and will certainly be spending more time in the library! One of the books I checked out was Manufactured Landscapes which features the photographs of Edward Burtynsky. I saw the documentary of the same name a year or so ago and wanted to revisit some of the images. Burtynsky is know for his large format photographs of industrial landscapes. You can find  many of the images on his website.

                                                 http://www.edwardburtynsky.com/


Till tomorrow!