December 2011
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One Picture, Two Photographers
Story on Time magazine’s Lightbox blog includes a photograph which can be seen in the Visions: Tim Hetherington exhibition, on view until January 22 at BDC.
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BDC's Year-End Campaign
It’s that time of year. Consider a tax-deductible gift to the Bronx Documentary Center to help us thrive and grow. Donors who make gifts over $100 will receive a signed 8x10 print by BDC founder Michael Kamber.
We also need your support to add vital new programs that will help us reach more people in our community and beyond, such as: Educational programs including oral history projects...
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The US Departure - Mike's Coverage of the...
With the US troops withdrawn, bombs continue to erupt in Iraq.
Posted in the New York Times Lens Blog, December 22nd & 23rd, 2011
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Gumbo Fundraiser for Newsmotion Tonight
Tuesday, 12/27, 7 pm — be on time!
(gumbo is on first come first serve basis!)
@ University Settlement 184 Eldridge Street, New York, NY 10002
What’s Newsmotion? Newsmotion is an innovative platform for civic media, public art, and original documentary reportage. Newsmotion harnesses the power of independent voices, technology, and collaborative storytelling to focus on the critical...
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BDC mainstay Ben Petit's NYT debut →
Ben’s first assignment for the NY Times and it’s a beauty
Tamara Gonzalez, 27, returns to school after dropping out at age 14 in the 9th grade. She is pictured here with her two daughters, Taliya, 9, and Talanah, 21 months.
Photo by Benjamin Petit for the New York Times.
Read the article here.
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Photos Are The New Killer App: Why photography is... →
An article from Fast Company on the value of photography in the tech/innovation sector
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Portraits of Iraqis by Andrea Bruce →
Moving portraits of Iraqis by the NYT’s Andrea Bruce
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As appeared in the NYTimes (12/14)....
BDC’s own Mike Kamber’s image of Iraqi sentiments over the American withdrawl.
We cant wait til you come home too Mike!
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“I was going to say this is the first cultural thing I’ve done in the South...”
– Jerome Sanchez, visitor to BDC, Thursday, Dec 15th
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Winterfest at The Point
Our friends at The Point are hosting a Winter Festival tomorrow, December 15 from 6:00 to 8:30 PM. Come through for crafts, food and works by The Point’s artists.
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Dec 10: Stop by on the Bronx Culture Trolley
Bronx Documentary Center will be a stop on Culture Trolley Saturdays!
BCA’s Culture Trolley Saturday returns on December 10th with an afternoon of free trolley rides, attractions, free giveaways, including a number of exhibitions, interactive games, dance and craft workshops, a benefit comic book sale, and a holiday craft sale by bronxArtworks artisans. The day begins and ends at the Longwood...
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Kate Brooks: 10 years of photos since 9/11 →
My friend Kate went to Pakistan, Iraq, Afghanistan and other places after the 9/11 attacks. Her photos show total commitment, please give it a look.
-Mike
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Mike's Image from Iraq Opens Today's NYTimes Lens...
Mike Kamber’s headlining image for the New York Times Lens Blog
December 7th, 2011
From Sadr City, Iraq
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Join Us in Toasting Tim's Birthday!
Come raise a glass with us to honor Tim Hetherington’s 41st birthday!
CORRECTION: MONDAY, December 5th at 8pm
The Bubble Lounge, 228 West Broadway, Tribeca
All proceeds go to the Milton Margai School for the Blind where Tim photographed during his time in Sierra Leone. His work will be on view and any donations are gratefully received.
See more info on Tim’s involvement with the...
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Exclusive Screening of UNDER FIRE: JOURNALISTS IN...
Under Fire: Journalists in Combat
Academy Award short listed documentary dives into the psychological cost of covering war.
Exclusive Engagement at Quad Cinema (34 West 13th St.)
December 2nd - December 8th
Showtimes: 1:00, 4:20, 8:00 PM
Q&A with the filmakers at Half King Bar and Restaurant
505 West 23rd St.
December 4th at 5:oo pm
For more...
