This is not Photoshoppery. Chinese photographer Li Wei uses a combination of props, wires, cleverly positioned cameras and acrobatics to achieve astounding, seemingly physics defying effects in his photographs. Below is one of my favorite images, but check out Li’s website for more images and info on his works and technique. It’s well worth it as it’s truly amazing.

Thanks, koudelka and Greystar!

Nymphoto is a women’s photography organization based in New York City that’s trying to help level the playing field for women in the visual arts.  Women far outnumber men in Fine Arts programs, but men far outnumber women in gallery showings, and they’d like to change that.   Through online exhibitions, group shows and collective publications, they have established a support group and a photographic community. In their words, they hope to “mobilize the art world through good old-fashioned girl power.”  They’re launching a group exhibition at Sasha Wolf Gallery on May 6 and releasing a corresponding book of artist interviews and photographs by various female photographers to get the ball rolling and the girl power flowing. Below is a quick peek, but you can learn more about the organization, its artists and events at Nymphoto’s site.

From Nina Büsing’s  Chronicle Project

Slate recently began an ongoing project in which they asked its readers to submit photos depicting their interpretations of the recession.  So far they’ve received over 200 photos ranging from dark and poignant to oddly humorous.

If you find this depressing, I suggest watching the Squee! baby.  No one can stay depressed for too long after watching him.