What does the photograph mean in the 21st century?

By Flanegan

I like one of CUT photographer thoughts about “What does the photograph mean in the 21st century?”
This is his/her answer :

Photography is getting much more recognition in the art world than it used to, when photography was considered to be all about landscapes and flower shots and portraits. But today, there are more and more artists who choose to use this medium to work with. Photographers are being recognised as artists and not ‘just’ as photographers anymore. Wolfgang Tillsman winning the Turner Prize in 2000 proves that.

On the other hand, due to the advanced technology of mobile devices (phone, pda, etc) and digital technology, almost everyone owns a camera. or thinks they are a photographer – a lot of people tend not to respect the photographer’s profession, or think that there is nothing special in terms of technique in photographic art works.

So I think, today, there is no specific meaning as to what photography should be. People might see photographs that are being hung on the wall of galleries today as nothing special – just someone’s portrait, or a picture of an empty room. Some still think that photography is all about salon images. For others, it is all about the gadgets, purchasing the biggest lens to impress their peers, or a tool for camwhoring themselves, capturing themselves every 5 minutes and uploading it onto the internet.

Well, his well known and deserve to give that kind of answer. If you’re interested after read his answer. Visit this website -> http://www.vwfa.net/CUT/index.html.

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