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The Photographic Ramblings of a Darkroom Dinosaur

Dr Katayoun Dowlatshahi celebrates the enduring magic and tactile nature of darkroom photography in an era dominated by digital technology. She reflects on its historical significance, innovative techniques, and resurgence among contemporary artists. Dowlatshahi advocates for integrating analogue methods in modern education to enrich the artistic landscape and preserve this nearly two-century-old tradition. Writer / Dr Katayoun Dowlatshahi Photography / Dr Katayoun Dowlatshahi, Henry Peach Robinson, Yevonde, Malin Fabbri and … Read more

Katayoun Dowlatshahi. Katayoun Dowlatshahi by Clare Freestone, 2022

A Historical Journey in Colour: Researching Yevonde & Vivex

Dr Katayoun Dowlatshahi, commissioned by The National Portrait Gallery in London, shares her journey creating 25 color carbon prints for the Yevonde: Life and Colour exhibition. Her research delves into historical pigments, the Vivex process, and the evolution of carbon printing, emphasizing accuracy in recreating Yevonde’s visionary work. Writer and photography / Dr Katayoun Dowlatshahi Yevonde: Life and Colour (2023).  Travelling by train through East Anglia, during February 2023 on … Read more