Evocative Black and White Photographs of Mystical Ireland May 4 through May 31, 2011 Opening reception May 7 from 4 to 7 pm Artist Talk Sunday May 29 from 3 to 5 pm The photos in this collection were made during my extended stays in Ireland over the past six years while filming the mini-series […]
Photography And Digital Art
Peter Adamson, Bret Culp, John Long & Mira Zdjelar Leonardo Galleries, Toronto, Canada April 7 to April 23, 2011 Opening reception and artist talks: Thursday April 7 at 6:30 pm. Photography and Digital Art This exhibition is a presentation by four photographers each exploring a different theme. Adamson’s recent work has focused on the interplay […]
8th Toronto Timeraiser
The Fermenting Cellar in the DISTILLERY DISTRICT, Toronto, Canada Saturday March 19, 2011 Doors open at 7 pm. My photograph, Mists in Idleness, has been purchased for the 8th Toronto Timeraiser event! Timeraiser was conceptualized in 2002 in response to a group of friends wondering how it could be easier to find meaningful, relevant volunteer […]
Whodunit? – Ocad Mystery Art Sale 2010
Mystery Art by the Famous and Soon-to-be-famous I’m thrilled that my work has again been chosen for inclusion in the Ontario College of Art and Design Whodunit? Mystery Art Sale Gala Preview and Silent Auction. Gala Preview Come celebrate art, artists and friends at a fabulous party unlike any other! Savour cocktails and hors d’oeuvres […]
heARTS for Pakistan – An Evening of Art & Jazz
My photography Michael’s Dragon is one of the pieces in the heARTS for Pakistan silent art auction taking place at Gladstone Hotel in Toronto this evening. HEARTS FOR PAKISTAN – AN EVENING OF ART & JAZZ Gladstone Hotel, Toronto, Canada October 18, 2010 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM The Petrified Dragon of Skellig Michael, Skellig […]
2010 update of The Beauty of Impermanence
Hello all, There is a July 2010 revised and updated edition of my book, The Beauty of Impermanence. I invite you to take a look and let me know what you think. All best, always, bret
Five Photography Questions and Answers
I thought the following Q&A that I did for Glasgow photography student James Murray may be of interest to readers of this blog. Please let me know if you have any additional thoughts or opinions on the questions or answers. Regards, bret James Murray wrote: Dear Mr Culp I am a student photographer from […]
Bret Culp Photography – Winter 2010 eNewsletter
I’ve completed my Winter 2010 photography newsletter. Included is information about my updated artist statement, photography talks I’ve been giving, what I’m working on, recent exhibitions and events, my blog, and the revised edition of my book. Click here for a web version or here for a pdf. Subscribe to the mailing list here in […]
Picture of the Week – The Transience of Power
My photograph, The Transience of Power, has been selected as the January 4, 2010 GalleryPrint Picture of the Week. Click here for the GalleryPrint website. The Transience of Power, Killarney, Kerry, Ireland, 2008 archival pigment on photo rag
Framing Photography Options and Opinions
The following information about historical photographic framing practices is taken from the wikipedia Fine Art Photography page. In light of what is written below, I’m interested in your opinion on what you like in framing – what is gimmicky versus what will stand the test of time, to matte of not to matte, with or […]