Malin Fabbri brings cyanotypes to the web
Anthony Mournian of the Photographers’ Formulary tells the story of Malin Fabbri: Founder of AlternativePhotography.com.
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Book review: Blueprint to cyanotypes
Anthony Mournian from the Photographers’ Formulary reviews the new beginners guide to cyanotypes.
Cyanotypes and chocolate: a match made in San Francisco
Elizabeth Graves visits Chocolate Covered, a cyanotype and chocolate shop in San Francisco.
Cyanotypes – A New Look at an Old Technique
Cyanotypes – A New Look at an Old Technique: A thesis comparing the perception of cyanotypes to the perception of stock photography. The thesis of Malin Hylén (now Malin Fabbri) that got the website AlternativePhotography.com started back in 2000.
Books for Xmas?
Too late to get delivery in time for Christmas but a good book is always a good book, whichever time of year it arrives.
3 tools to get things done
People often ask me “How do you get so much done?”. My answer is planning. I share my method of planning, and hopefully, it will answer the question and inspire you to get closer to your goals and dreams. Writer / Malin Fabbri This may be a little off-topic, but I get the question “How do you get so much done?” by you guys so frequently, I thought it is … Read more
PHOTOGRAPHY REAL AND IMAGINED: Exhibition at The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia, Fed Square, Melbourne, Australia until 4th of Feburary
Listing this since one of our artists told us that “It was huge and based on the National Gallery of Victoria’s photography holdings from 1840’s to present day. There were some bromoil; carbon; albumen, Daguerrotypes; cyanotypes & many more as well as silver gelatin & modern processes. Spent 2 hours wandering through the many rooms of this extensive stunning exhibition.” See more info: https://www.ngv.vic.gov.au/exhibition/photography-real-imagined/ Photography: Real and Imagined examines two perspectives … Read more
Making a cyanotype multi-exposure camera
Is it even possible to make a cyanotype camera? Pedro Leal shares how to make a cyanotype camera that takes several instantaneous cyanotypes in one image. Writer and photography / Pedro Leal I made walking into an aesthetic project, and I register the experiences through drawings, and visualise images accompanied by thoughts, which I write down. But, I wanted to bring together the experience of images and thought and … Read more
Suanne Peterson
Suanne Peterson focuses on non-toxic, darkroom-free photographic processes and draws and photographs things she observes. From: Medford, Massachusetts, USA Shows: Anthotypes, Chlorophyll prints, Cyanolumen, Cyanotype and Lumen Suanne is a teacher and avid gardener living in a suburb of Boston, Massachusetts. She lives with her husband, their daughter and two cats. When she is not at work or weeding she likes to hike, ski, and experiment with non-toxic (or less … Read more
Anthotype Emulsions, Volume 2
by Malin Fabbri The second book in the series from World Anthotype Day “If you are looking for a resource of Anthotype emulsions, then this book is exactly what you need!” – Christopher Osborne, editor Silvergrain Classics Anthotype Emulsions, Volume 2 – The collective research from photographers on World Anthotype Day 2023. $14.00 Download eBook (PDF) directly. $22.00 Buy eBook (PDF for Kindle) from Amazon Kindle. Buy from Amazon.com … Read more
Rita Mungiardi
Rita Mungiardi, an Italian artist, active in many cultural fields such as theatre and literature, also explores cyanotypes. From: Treviso, Italy Shows: Cyanotypes Rita Mungiardi, after taking her degree, worked at a Graphic Art School for many years. She loves travelling and meeting people all over the world and takes the opportunity whenever possible. Her curiosity led her to explore most kinds of art. First of all, theatre, followed by … Read more
World Cyanotype Day 2023 – all the links you need
World Cyanotype Day 2023 is now over. 290 cyanotypes were entered in our online gallery – and really made the day. There is just so much inspiring work! We would love to get your feedback on the event, please comment below! Make a cup of coffee, sit back and enjoy the show. These are the links where you can find inspiration. See this year’s Gallery here: 💙 https://www.alternativephotography.com/gallery/gallery-by-process/world-cyanotype-day-2023-gallery/ See … Read more
Perdita Phillips
Perdita Phillips from Australia focuses on environmental issues and works with aspects such as sound and video in her installations. From: Walyalup/Fremantle, Australia. Shows: Cyanotypes. Dr Perdita Phillips is an artist living on Whadjuk Noongar Boodja focusing on environmental issues and social change since 1991. Often conceptually driven, she has an expansive practice working in installation, environmental projects, walking, sound, video, sculpture and publishing. She has been making cyanotypes and … Read more
World Cyanotype Day – check out all the wonderful work!
30th of September 2023 was WCD! We are now closed for entries. 290 artists from 40 (!) countries sent in cyanotypes! I mean, 40, the number is incredible! This is truly a worldwide event! Check them all out here: 👉 https://www.alternativephotography.com/gallery/gallery-by-process/world-cyanotype-day-2023-gallery/ All of you really made the day – thank you! The next World Cyanotype Day will be the 28th of September 2024, to get notified sign up for the … Read more
Cyanotype Toning with Avocado Stones
Clive Pigott tries out Annette Golaz’s recipe for toning cyanotypes with avocado. The original recipe can be found in Annette Golaz’s book Cyanotype Toning alongside many other recipes. Writer and photography / Clive Pigott I was first introduced to alternative and historical printing techniques back in the early 90’s, when I was in my late 20’s. I had picked up an anniversary copy of the British Journal of Photography which … Read more
Exhibition: Rooted in Nature, Museum of Dufferin in Mulmur, Ontario, USA, until October 21st
The latest exhibit to grace the curved walls of the 4th Floor Silo Gallery at the Museum of Dufferin is ‘Rooted in Nature: a botanical study of camera less art’, by Mono based artist Jo Thomson. The exhibition, featuring 29 botanical art works, is uniquely complimented by the elevated vistas of the surrounding countryside, that can be enjoyed from the multiple gallery windows. Located just an hour outside of the … Read more
Wall planner in Anna Atkins style – for 2024 or the academic year
Anna Atkins tribute planners featuring 60 beautiful cyanotypes in honour of Anna Atkins. This year we ran an Anna Atkins tribute event and 90+ artists sent in cyanotypes. 60 were selected. If you are looking for the calendar, it’s here or the journal here. Anna Atkins tribute planners 2024 wall planner The Anna Atkins tribute planner 2024 is a yearly wall planner for you to hang on your wall … Read more
Chokeberry, black (Aronia melanocarpa) anthotype by Brittonie Fletcher
“Love bite fades” by Brittonie Fletcher Country: Boston, MA, USA and Edinburgh, UK, but print was made in a lightbox Parts used: Berries Amount: Handful of berries (unfiltered) Extracted by: Mortar and soaking Thinner: Gin Application: Brushing (several coats)
Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) anthotype by Montserrat Rodríguez aka nyx10110
“A Field Snail” by Montserrat Rodríguez Country: L’Estartit, Girona, Spain Parts used: Leaves Amount: 1 branch Extracted by: Mortar and strainer Thinner: 15 mL tap water and 2 mL of ethyl alcohol 96% Application: Brushing
Wonga-wonga vine, gold (Pandorea pandorana) anthotype by Wendy Currie
“Golden Wonga vine” by Wendy Currie Country: Melbourne, Australia Parts used: Petals Amount: Small handful Extracted by: Mortar Thinner: Two capfuls of vodka Application: Brushing