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🔥Michael Potts @mrp_visionaries 👉🏻Where conscious and subconscious meet... —————————————- 🔥 JUST PUBLISHED! 🏆The BIG B&W Issue 2024 Digital Edition on @pocketmags /lens-magazine —————————————- 👉🏻“In my ongoing underwater work, I seek moments of sublime peace (that fine line where the conscious and subconscious meet) and creative chaos (where energy is released, that fine line is broken, and the potential becomes kinetic). I see the water as a metaphor for a dream medium and try to meet my subjects on that boundary, hoping to take the viewer from tranquil peace to a burst of creation and back again. I think these dreamlike images may have been influenced by my desire to change my life direction, move from the chaos of the path I’d chosen, and find the peace of the path not taken.” - Mike Potts 👉🏻Mike grew up in Pennsylvania, and in 2005, he moved to Arizona, where he’s rarely cold and doesn’t have to shovel snow. He graduated from Bucknell University with a major in English and a minor in Chemistry and is still wondering what to do with them. Mike currently works as a nuclear medicine technologist, so he has someone to talk to. This lets him photograph on the side without having to live on ramen and sleep on friends’ couches. The rest of his time is devoted to various cats. They don’t like ramen, but they do like couches. His ultimate dream is to visit Mars (and ideally make the trip back, too). In the meantime, he keeps taking pictures.

🔥An Exclusive Interview With Arkadiusz Kubisiak @arkadiusz_kubisiak By Ariel SU —————————————- 🔥 JUST PUBLISHED! 🏆The BIG B&W Issue 2024 Digital Edition on @pocketmags /lens-magazine —————————————- 👉🏻In this captivating interview, we are delighted to showcase two remarkable projects: PASSING SHADOWS and W-Wa are two unique series that present Warsaw and Radom. 🔥PASSING SHADOWS Radom, Poland, 2012 - 2013 👉🏻“The transition from a modern city to a place suspended in time shocked me. A journey back in time. I was amazed by a place that resembled a set from a post-war movie where time stood still, filled with memories. People there behaved as if they were waking up after the war.” - Arkadiusz Kubisiak 👉🏻Arkadiusz Kubisiak is an accomplished independent award-winning documentary and portrait photographer known for his compelling work, which focuses on long-term projects exploring various social issues. He honed his skills at the European Academy of Photography in Warsaw and further refined his craft through participation in several prestigious workshops, including Transmission pour l’Image in Perpignan, France. Kubisiak’s exceptional talent has been honored with multiple awards, including the prestigious PX3, Prix De La Photographie Paris, Grand Press Photo, National Geographic Poland Photography Competition, SIPA Competition, Tokyo International Foto Award, BZ WBK Press Foto, and an Honorable Mention at the International Photography Award. His work has been showcased at esteemed exhibitions such as The Art of Photography Show in the USA, the NEY Gallery in Warsaw, the Masovian Center of Contemporary Art in Poland, and the Warsaw Festival for Photographic Arts in Poland.

🔥The GOLD LIST #8 Submission Period Has Ended! Thank you for applying! 👉🏻We received hundreds of submissions from fantastic artists and fine art photographers. The esteemed team of judges is reviewing all submissions, and you will receive the result via email by July 10th, 2024, Max. We thank the jury panel for investing their time and effort and wish them a lovely time reviewing such outstanding art! 🏆JURY PANEL: -Eric Smith, the president of the Redwood Media Group, Artexpo New York, Red Dot Miami, Spectrum Miami, Art Santa Fe, and Art San Diego @artexponewyork @reddotmiami -Jacopo Celona, General Director, Florence Biennale @florencebiennale -Jörgen Golz, Chief Director, Discovery Art Fair @discoveryartfair -Mark Edward Harris, Award-winning, internationally acclaimed photographer, Contributor Journalist at Lens Magazine @markedwardharrisphoto -Dafna Navarro, CEO & Editor-In-Chief, Art Market Magazine & Lens Magazine @lens_magazine @art_market_magazine Artwork (detail) by the fabulous fine art photographer @sandro_film featured on the back cover of the Gold List Special Edition #6

🏆The BIG B&W Issue 2024

🔥 JUST PUBLISHED! The FANTASTIC ‘BIG B&W Issue 2024’ Lens Magazine June Issue #117 Digital Edition on Pocketmags /lens-magazine 🔥In the exciting BIG B&W Issue 2024, we were thrilled to feature some of the world’s most influential photographers. We are delighted to present an exclusive interview with Arkadiusz Kubisiak, and exhibiting his remarkable projects documenting Warsaw and Radom. Frank Binder presents a documentary project dedicated to the Dassanech tribe, and Gabriela Martinez is an enthusiast of mountain landscapes of the Himalayan Kingdom. Outstanding photographer Michelle Valberg exhibits her unique project, Untamed Radiance: The Power and Passion of Infrared Wildlife, and Philip Collier presents Photographs From A Lifetime. You will be captivated by Sasha Sobol’s project, ‘Nature’s Music,’ and touched by Grace Piontek’s two fantastic intimate series. Pygmalion Karatzas focuses on combining “up” with “down” images of architectural views. Michael Potts on a search of where conscious and subconscious meet. Holger Hoffmann documented the Mundari tribe and their cattle. All of this and so much more! Enjoy! 🏆Featured Photographers: Arkadiusz Kubisiak @arkadiusz_kubisiak , Mark Edward Harris @MarkEdwardHarrisPhoto , Frank Binder , Gabriela Martinez @gabrielamartinezphoto , Michelle Valberg @michellevalbergphotography , Josef Buergi @josefbuergi , Philip Collier @flipphotog , Sasha Sobol @nimblephotons , Grace Piontek @shastagraves_35mm , Pygmalion Karatzas @pygmalionkaratzas , Michael Potts @MRP_Visionaries , Holger Hoffmann @chaostours.ch , Neeq Serene Neeq @neeqs , Paola De Gregorio @pdg.photo 👉🏻On the Front Cover: Identity by Neeq Serene © All rights reserved. See the article on page 202 👉🏻On the Back Cover: Mieczysław, a pilgrim and a wanderer, crosses the country with a cross on his back. That evening, he was passing through Warsaw. 23.05.2021. Arkadiusz Kubisiak © All rights reserved. See the exclusive interview on page 10

🔥NLUZ LOVE @nluzlove 👉🏻Architecture Landscape ———————————————- 🔥PUBLISHED! The MIX Edition 2024 👌🏻May Issue #116 Enjoy reading on @pocketmags /lens-magazine ———————————————- 👉🏻“This photographic series, created between 2004 and 2006, represents an art form applied to photography. It focuses on using the color black as the main element in front of bright lights and delves into social reality.” -Nluz Love 👉🏻Throughout his career, Nluz Love has received numerous awards and accolades for his photography. In 2004, he was honored with the National Professional Photography Awards, including Lux Gold in Architecture and Interior Design, and Lux Silver and Bronze in Industrial categories. His work has been showcased at esteemed venues such as the Barcelona Convention Palace. In the following years, Nluz Love continued to receive recognition for his outstanding work. Notably, in 2010, he was featured in the Encyclopedia of Contemporary Latin American Artists, aiming to promote Hispanic culture through art in public libraries in the USA. He also exhibited at the Palau Robert in Barcelona in 2014 and participated in the Art Fair Malaga 2017. In recent years, Nluz Love’s work has been exhibited at renowned international art events such as Art Basel Art Weeks and Artbox Expos. He has also received multiple nominations and awards at prestigious photography competitions, including the International Color Awards and the Black and White Spider Awards.

🔥Alain Daussin @alaindaussin 👉🏻A Window Into My Inner World | In Colour ———————————————- 🔥JUST PUBLISHED! The MIX Edition 2024 👌🏻May Issue #116 Enjoy reading on @pocketmags /lens-magazine ———————————————- 👉🏻“Every image I capture tells a story, and this ability to convey emotions motivates me to keep going. My journey continues, and I always seek new inspiration, challenges, and ways of expressing my vision through photography. It’s a never-ending adventure, which makes this profession so exciting and rewarding for me.” - Alain Daussin 👉🏻Belgian photographer Alain Daussin was born in Gembloux and was introduced to the world of visual, fine art, and photography in his childhood through a comic strip drawer (Maurice Tillieux). He started photography studies in 1977 in a school in the City of Brussels. After three years, he began his journey in the art market world. He was soon discovered by the “Photo” magazine (France), and his pictures were published under the heading’ young talent’. From then on, he worked for many magazines and advertising campaigns. He specialized in female photography. In 1983, his career was launched: some of his pictures were spread worldwide by publishing black-and-white art posters and postcards (Catch Publishing, Verkerke, Art Unlimited).

🔥Carlota Leitão @carlotaleitao.photo 👉🏻Shamanism Ritual in Katmandu Nepal | August 2023 ———————————————- 🔥JUST PUBLISHED! The MIX Edition 2024 👌🏻May Issue #116 Enjoy reading on @pocketmags /lens-magazine ———————————————- 👉🏻Shamanism in Nepal is characterized by a rich tradition of spiritual practices involving chants, rhythmic Drumming, and vibrant, colorful food offerings. Nepalese shamans, known as “Jhankris” or “Dhamis,” often incorporate chants and mantras into their ceremonies. These vocalizations are intended to invoke and establish connections with the spiritual world. The chants, often sung in ancient languages, are considered vehicles to reach altered states of consciousness and facilitate communication with spiritual entities. 👉🏻Carlota Leitão is a Portuguese photographer who finds inspiration in documentary photography. She seeks to create photos that tell stories and convey a message rather than focusing solely on aesthetics. Her work covers a wide range of topics, including Drag Queen Identities, medical emergencies, voyeurism, pandemic confinement, and humanitarian efforts. Her photographs have been featured in various exhibitions and publications across Europe and America. After a 10-year break from exhibitions, Carlota Leitão resumed showcasing her work in 2022 with two exhibitions at the Holy Art Gallery in London, and in 2023, she participated in a collective exhibition in Santiago de Chile. She currently resides in Porto, Portugal, and frequently embarks on documentary trips.

🔥James T Gunderson @jtgundersonphoto 👉🏻A State of “Arrested Decay” ———————————————- 🔥JUST PUBLISHED! The MIX Edition 2024 👌🏻May Issue #116 Enjoy reading on @pocketmags /lens-magazine ———————————————- 👉🏻Some ghost towns are left to decay and rot in the surrounding area, such as the former town of Drawbridge, located near Fremont, California, which is slowly sinking into the Marsh near Oakland. Others have been transformed into tourist attractions, such as Calico, California, or Oatman, Arizona; both hold gun shows daily in the city streets and sell refrigerator magnets in their shops. But Bodie, California, is something special. Nestled in the Bodie Hills, east of the Sierra Nevada mountains and just north of Mono Lake, between seven and eight thousand people lived in this mining town during its heyday between 1877 and 1881. 👉🏻Meet James, a self-proclaimed California native despite initially hailing from Fort Worth, Texas. He spent his formative years in Austin before moving to California in the early ‘90s with dreams of becoming an actor. While the acting career didn’t quite take off as he had hoped, James did find his niche in the entertainment industry as a software developer, with stints at Harris Broadcasting, Technicolor, and Deluxe. On the side, James has also dabbled in photography, particularly interested in capturing the allure of abandoned ghost towns, the iconic Route 66, and the timeless charm of black-and-white cityscapes. James resides in Pacific Palisades with his wife, the talented photographer Miriam Schulman. 👉🏻Images: James T Gunderson © All rights reserved. Bodie Town A Truck in Bodie McDonald House McDonnell. Dolan House Metzger House

🔥KAREN SAFER @kjsafer2 👉🏻My favorite place on the planet | In Color ———————————————- 🔥JUST PUBLISHED! The MIX Edition 2024 👌🏻May Issue #116 Enjoy reading on @pocketmags /lens-magazine ———————————————- 👉🏻“I am a student of the universe, art, architecture, history, literature, film, and music, heavily influenced by everything from ancient Assyrians to Vermeer to Hopper and from Atget to Cindy Sherman. I embrace both natural and urban environments. While I appreciate color in all its vibrance, I hold a special reverence for black and white. All these influences deeply touch my art and life.” -Karen Safer 👉🏻Karen Safer is an internationally award-winning fine art photographer and a poet with a musical bent. She is a native Angelino born to creative, scholarly-minded parents who encouraged world travel (230 countries/territories visited). She was given a camera and crayons at 3 and was mostly exposed/inspired by California motifs: light, trees, the ocean, music, and vernacular architecture that defined/influenced her left-handed aesthetic. In her childhood, she began taking pictures of family and friends and progressed from painting to developing black-and-white photos in college. Karen Safer has a bachelor’s/master’s degree in art from UCLA and CSULB. As a student of art and history, she was deeply inspired by ancients and moderns—from Assyria to Cindy Sherman, from nature to the abstract. 👉🏻Images: Karen Safer © All rights reserved. Wilders View. Venice Marigold Wall Female Monk. Angkor Thom Man in Tozeur

🔥Tianqi Liao @tiann.qi 👉🏻Utopian Visions ———————————————- 🔥JUST PUBLISHED! The MIX Edition 2024 👌🏻May Issue #116 Enjoy reading on @pocketmags /lens-magazine ———————————————- 👉🏻“This series, “Utopian Visions,” critiques the idealized constructs of societal perfection, illustrating the fragile boundary between utopian beliefs and dystopian realities.” - Tianqi Liao 👉🏻Tianqi Liao is a visual artist who holds a Master of Arts in Arts Administration from Columbia University. As a photographer, she delves into the dialogues sparked by the friction between societal norms and individual perceptions. Her work captures the subtle tensions and overt contradictions in everyday life, using a critical lens to explore themes of conformity, resistance, and the in-between spaces. This method allows her to shed light on the intricate dynamics of societal structures and their effects on personal experiences, encouraging viewers to question and rethink their own perspectives and the world around them. Alongside her artistic pursuits, Tianqi has gained professional experience at several arts and cultural institutions, including the Bronx Documentary Center, David Zwirner, the Whitney Museum of American Art, and the Center for Architecture. With a profound interest in photography, she aims to provoke thought through lens-based practices and create dialogue and growth platforms for a diverse range of artistic talent. 👉🏻All Images: #Untitled Tianqi Liao © All rights reserved.

🔥NLUZ LOVE @nluzlove 👉🏻Project: Metropolis ———————————————- 🔥JUST PUBLISHED! The MIX Edition 2024 👌🏻May Issue #116 Enjoy reading on @pocketmags /lens-magazine ———————————————- 👉🏻“The electronic eyes reflect what we are and offer us the potential to be more. Nluz’s eyes can see even better beyond. Just take a look at one of his photos to notice. Eyes like these are among the select objects that accompany us in life and surpass being mere possessions.” - Rafael Torrelo. Architect 👉🏻Throughout his career, Nluz Love has received numerous awards and accolades for his photography. In 2004, he was honored with the National Professional Photography Awards, including Lux Gold in Architecture and Interior Design, and Lux Silver and Bronze in Industrial categories. His work has been showcased at esteemed venues such as the Barcelona Convention Palace. In the following years, Nluz Love continued to receive recognition for his outstanding work. Notably, in 2010, he was featured in the Encyclopedia of Contemporary Latin American Artists, aiming to promote Hispanic culture through art in public libraries in the USA. He also exhibited at the Palau Robert in Barcelona in 2014 and participated in the Art Fair Malaga 2017. In recent years, Nluz Love’s work has been exhibited at renowned international art events such as Art Basel Art Weeks and Artbox Expos. He has also received multiple nominations and awards at prestigious photography competitions, including the International Color Awards and the Black and White Spider Awards. 👉🏻Images: Metropolis 2008-2011 Nluz Love © All rights reserved.