
© Dreamboats Collective
Recently, there has been a lot of renewed interest in joint endeavors within photography world. Collectives like
Piece of Cake and the
Dreamboat Collective have been formed to deepen community and support for their members. Lots of people are discussing their work together and it's helping to rewrite the rules of the art world.
The collective spirit is not limited to photographers; dealers have come together to produce shows and form collective groups as well.
Sasha Wolf and
Michael Foley have joined forces to create
The Exhibition Lab, a study center for people interested in understanding and improving their photography. It's exciting to see people you like and respect putting their necks out to support photographers.
Next weekend the Ex Lab hosts it's first portfolio review. There's a blockbuster lineup including folks from The New Yorker, Harpers, New York Magazine, The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Aperture, plus stellar galleries like
Yancey Richardson and
Andrea Meislin. I'm scheduled to review portfolios as well, but this list is so impressive I'm tempted to sign up myself. Do not miss this opportunity.