"Meeting the Devil half-way": incredible expression that An-My Lê uses in this vide and that is such a strong and enlightening statement about her work. A great thank you to both the artist and Louisiana Channel for this remarkable document. I must say that the little I had seen of An-My Lê's work (the "war" photographs) had left me puzzled. As a photographer but also a photo teacher and historian, my first impressions were that I was not getting enough out of these images to fully justify my time and attention. I was wrong and was only seeing what "the market" would let me see. After watching this very well-made and articulated interview all I want to do is go to a real An-My Lê retrospective and embrace the scope and breadth of her work. I really enjoyed the very thoughtful comments the photographer provided here. As an anecdote I was struck by the qualities of that photograph of a Vietnamese family in the middle of their duck-far. Phenomenal image (I just wish we did not have to go through the inverted "Ken Burns effect" applied to it and could have enjoyed the whole composition from the get-go). Thanks again. It is not the first excellent video I have watched on this channel and I will keep checking it on a regular basis.
Apart from being a truly interesting photographer, An-My Lê is really good at formulating what powers her selection process. I love the photo where the sitting black girl and the standing redhead in the park address each other.
This is amazing. Very well done and maybe the best profile of a photographer on RUclips, a profile that really explores her motivations. Her images are interesting and beautiful all at once. Thank you for bringing her to us. I will now go forth and look for her books, spend my money supporting her work. And yes the visual arts and still photography can still change the world!
Beautiful work from an artist with a soulful approach to her creating. And also so amazing how powerful large format photography is today versus the last century. Her control of the BW negatives and the printing is so rare these days.
This documentary is beautifully crafted and reflects incredible work. However, while she suggests that visual art cannot change the world, I respectfully disagree. Without taking a partisan stance, I would argue that the image of Donald Trump with his fist raised, standing before the American flag following an assassination attempt, is a powerful example of how an image can have a profound impact. This image, exuding raw masculinity and resilience, likely resonated with a significant demographic, especially men, and may have boosted his support. For many, it projected a persuasive image of patriotism and courage. Personally, it didn’t sway me, but I’ve heard people say this was the moment that secured his path to election victory.
I am not sure of the strong efficiency of any partisan reading of any photograph. They probably just confirm people in their positions although I would agree that such photographs as the one by Eddie Adams of the execution of a suspected Vietcong officer in the middle of a street, or Nick Ut's napalmed little girl, or those by Donald McCullin or James Nachtwey may have brought a little shift in people's perception of humanity (or of the inhumanity of war rather, the "meeting of the Devil" or the "worm in the apple" as Albert Camus euphemistically called it). As An-My Lê expresses it, photographs are just little things... but sometimes little things can congregate and achieve bigger things. I do not believe that a single image can have that power, even in the case of "the Donald").
A good/great photo is one that meets the needs or expectations of the photographer and/or the person using the photo. It does not need to be technically good, composed properly, or even unique in any way. This is why photo critiques you see in many online forums are useless; they have no idea what the needs or expectations of the photographer were. The result is that the viewer applies their own needs or expectations which are irrelevant.
Cong hoa xa hoi cgu nghia viet nam doc lap tu do hanh phuc ngay 4/12/2005 giay to ho so phim tai lieu Chien tranh thua phim tai lieu chien tranh lich su giao lai het cho hia dinh hoang xuan hoi huyen me hoang thi kha con hoang than mat troi nuuton viet nam nuoc my vo hoang thi kha con hoang xuan khoi hoang thi kha hoang xuan thao chau am 4 dua duong 2 dua hoang xuan anh dung hoang thi nha khanh tai xa nghi thiet huyen nghi loc tinh nghe an viet nan the gioi viet nam the gioi het
What a surprising realisation regarding someone who went through the whole American educational system, is a very intelligent and educated woman, and as a professor/teacher communicates with like-minded individuals all day long. Obviously a good education and the right approach to others and the world can accomplish miracles. Too bad not everyone is exposed to this approach more often so that they can benefit from it.
@@BrunoChalifour Education and intelligence have almost nothing to do with it. Most non-native English speakers have some type of accent for their entire lives.
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Wonderful interview; intelligent, insightful, revealing. Well done.
"Meeting the Devil half-way": incredible expression that An-My Lê uses in this vide and that is such a strong and enlightening statement about her work. A great thank you to both the artist and Louisiana Channel for this remarkable document.
I must say that the little I had seen of An-My Lê's work (the "war" photographs) had left me puzzled. As a photographer but also a photo teacher and historian, my first impressions were that I was not getting enough out of these images to fully justify my time and attention. I was wrong and was only seeing what "the market" would let me see. After watching this very well-made and articulated interview all I want to do is go to a real An-My Lê retrospective and embrace the scope and breadth of her work. I really enjoyed the very thoughtful comments the photographer provided here. As an anecdote I was struck by the qualities of that photograph of a Vietnamese family in the middle of their duck-far. Phenomenal image (I just wish we did not have to go through the inverted "Ken Burns effect" applied to it and could have enjoyed the whole composition from the get-go). Thanks again. It is not the first excellent video I have watched on this channel and I will keep checking it on a regular basis.
Outstanding, articulate and multi talented American photographer, a national treasure.
Thank you so much for introducing this great Vietnamese photographer. Her work is amazing and beautiful. ❤❤❤❤
Really enjoyed her story and the pace of this video. Her story is beautiful.
Picture perfect essay on the life of a dedicated photographer.
Apart from being a truly interesting photographer, An-My Lê is really good at formulating what powers her selection process. I love the photo where the sitting black girl and the standing redhead in the park address each other.
Love hearing from her. Thanks for the introduction.
Very much inspiring to me. Thank you for that 🙏🏼
This is amazing. Very well done and maybe the best profile of a photographer on RUclips, a profile that really explores her motivations. Her images are interesting and beautiful all at once. Thank you for bringing her to us. I will now go forth and look for her books, spend my money supporting her work. And yes the visual arts and still photography can still change the world!
Definitely enjoyed hearing her story! Glad to have found this channel on RUclips… Thank you for sharing 😊
such a depth from her voice.
Beautiful work from an artist with a soulful approach to her creating. And also so amazing how powerful large format photography is today versus the last century. Her control of the BW negatives and the printing is so rare these days.
Thanks so much for another very interesting and insightful presentation. Not familiar with this artists’ work so. Great discovery.
Wonderful work and clarity!
Such a good video. Such an articulate and mindful artist.
Enjoyed your video thanks for posting 👍
Thank you
Bravo!! 👏👏👏👏👏
This documentary is beautifully crafted and reflects incredible work. However, while she suggests that visual art cannot change the world, I respectfully disagree. Without taking a partisan stance, I would argue that the image of Donald Trump with his fist raised, standing before the American flag following an assassination attempt, is a powerful example of how an image can have a profound impact. This image, exuding raw masculinity and resilience, likely resonated with a significant demographic, especially men, and may have boosted his support. For many, it projected a persuasive image of patriotism and courage. Personally, it didn’t sway me, but I’ve heard people say this was the moment that secured his path to election victory.
By photojournalist Evan Vucci, among others. But Evan's was the most widely known (and reproduced a million times over with no credit to him)
@@MVKrajnak Thanks for replacing the credit where it belongs.
I am not sure of the strong efficiency of any partisan reading of any photograph. They probably just confirm people in their positions although I would agree that such photographs as the one by Eddie Adams of the execution of a suspected Vietcong officer in the middle of a street, or Nick Ut's napalmed little girl, or those by Donald McCullin or James Nachtwey may have brought a little shift in people's perception of humanity (or of the inhumanity of war rather, the "meeting of the Devil" or the "worm in the apple" as Albert Camus euphemistically called it). As An-My Lê expresses it, photographs are just little things... but sometimes little things can congregate and achieve bigger things. I do not believe that a single image can have that power, even in the case of "the Donald").
Great! Thank you for that 🙏🏼
Hi, great video! What is the music called you’re using?
If you get to know please let me know too!
A good/great photo is one that meets the needs or expectations of the photographer and/or the person using the photo. It does not need to be technically good, composed properly, or even unique in any way. This is why photo critiques you see in many online forums are useless; they have no idea what the needs or expectations of the photographer were. The result is that the viewer applies their own needs or expectations which are irrelevant.
Anyone knows the song id at the beginning? :)
poetic powerful imagery
Whose work she is mentioning at 8:30?
Cartier-Bresson
@ 🫶🏽thanks
Like other commenters I would like to know about the music in this video. How can a museum not credit the music?
If they made it themselves?
Loved it too!!
love!!
Beautiful
❤❤❤😂😂😂😂😂😮😮😮😮
Cong hoa xa hoi cgu nghia viet nam doc lap tu do hanh phuc ngay 4/12/2005 giay to ho so phim tai lieu Chien tranh thua phim tai lieu chien tranh lich su giao lai het cho hia dinh hoang xuan hoi huyen me hoang thi kha con hoang than mat troi nuuton viet nam nuoc my vo hoang thi kha con hoang xuan khoi hoang thi kha hoang xuan thao chau am 4 dua duong 2 dua hoang xuan anh dung hoang thi nha khanh tai xa nghi thiet huyen nghi loc tinh nghe an viet nan the gioi viet nam the gioi het
k co thong dich toi k hieu
there is no mean.
Interesting that she has ZERO Vietnamese accent.
What a surprising realisation regarding someone who went through the whole American educational system, is a very intelligent and educated woman, and as a professor/teacher communicates with like-minded individuals all day long. Obviously a good education and the right approach to others and the world can accomplish miracles. Too bad not everyone is exposed to this approach more often so that they can benefit from it.
@@BrunoChalifour Education and intelligence have almost nothing to do with it. Most non-native English speakers have some type of accent for their entire lives.
yawn