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Photographer James Robinson’s ‘On Golden Days’ recasts history with Asian models in beehives and kitten heels
- NextShark sat down with Australian Filipino director and photographer James J. Robinson, 26, to talk about his newest photo collection that puts Asian subjects against the backdrop of Old Hollywood glamor.
- Photographs from his exhibition “On Golden Days,” which opens in Brunswick today, show everyday Asians in beehives, a hairstyle characteristic of the 1960s, kitten heels and boxy-skirt suits reminiscent of the ones worn by former first lady and fashion icon Jackie Kennedy.
- Robinson describes his exhibition as an effort to unpack the “nostalgia industry,” referring to how we live in a culture that “loves to romanticize and fetishize the past,” while featuring an exclusively Asian cast.
- His intention was to create an “authentic” product that did not center itself around the “trauma or negative experiences of minorities” but rather on a rewriting of history in which Asian subjects are also dressed in extravagant and beautiful outfits.
- He also discusses the particularly special connection he formed with actor Vanessa Hudgens, who is also half Filipino.
- Robinson’s “On Golden Days” will be open from now through May 22 at the Hillvale Gallery in Brunswick, Australia, before making its way to Tokyo in September.
NextShark sat down with Australian Filipino director and photographer James J. Robinson, 26, to talk about his newest collection that puts Asian subjects against the backdrop of Old Hollywood glamor.
Photographs from his exhibition “On Golden Days,” which opens today at Hillvale Gallery in Brunswick, Australia, show everyday Asians in beehives – a hairstyle characteristic of the 1960s – kitten heels and boxy-skirt suits reminiscent of the ones worn by former first lady and fashion icon Jackie Kennedy.
Legendary Asian American Photographer Corky Lee Passes Away From COVID-19
Award-winning photojournalist Corky Lee passed away at the age of 73 on Wednesday due to complications from COVID-19.
The legendary photographer, who became known for his work covering the lives and struggles of the Asian American community, started experiencing symptoms of the virus on Jan. 3, CNN reports.
Woman Leaves Cat With Filipino American Actor, He Takes the Most Purrfect Portraits
A photographer who asked a friend to take care of her cat while she was away at work had a pleasant surprise when she learned that her pet starred in her own cat portraits.
Meet the Filipino American Photographer Who Caught Lebron James’ Attention on Instagram
For many basketball fans and aspiring photographers, having the opportunity to shoot the Los Angeles Lakers during practices and games would be a dream come true, in and of itself.
But having LeBron James himself actually post your pics on his personal Instagram?
Photographer Captures Why Indian Men Hold Hands With Each Other
Vincent Dolman published a series of photos documenting the unusual yet interestingly beautiful love of holding hands among Indian men as they walk the busy streets of India.
The London-based celebrity and fashion photographer was inspired to document this cultural norm after he photographed two men holding hands.
Japan’s ‘Thigh Photographer’ to Showcase Over 1,000 Legs in Upcoming Exhibit
Japan’s premier thigh photographer Yuya Sugiyama is set to turn this year’s autumn into the “season of thighs” with an upcoming exhibit featuring previous and latest works.
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Disturbing Photographs Capture Just How Bad the Plastic Pollution in Mumbai Is
An image of an Indian woman standing on a shore of filth has gone viral on social media.
Photographer Ganesh Vanare took the image of his friend, Aishwarya Sharma, in Mumbai’s Juhu Beach to show how bad plastic pollution in the area has become.
Hong Kong Artist Captures the Asian-American Identity in Stunning Photo Series
“To be Asian and living in America is to be a perpetual foreigner in our own land.”
This is how Emily Cheng, the artist behind “But Where Are You Really From?” introduces her photo series.
Chinese-Filipina Photographer Turns Ordinary Backyard Photos Into Whimsical Scenes
Katrina Yu, a Filipina-Chinese photographer with a growing Instagram following, has a knack for making magic out of the mundane.
Who would have thought that her photos — ethereal, whimsical and thought-provoking — were actually taken from her backyard?
Photographer Captures Half-Japanese Faces From 192 Countries in Stunning Identity Project
A Belgian-Japanese photographer has set foot in Tokyo to capture the faces of fellow half-Japanese people for a novel project that aims to paint a picture of their hafu identity.
At first, Tetsuro Miyazaki’s “Hafu2Hafu” project only wanted to interview other hāfu — people whose either parent is Japanese — and learn about identity.
Japan Now Has a Restaurant For People Obsessed With Women’s Thighs
The very first thigh-themed restaurant just opened in Tokyo, Japan, and no, we’re not talking about chicken legs or thighs.
Inspired by the works of renowned Japanese photographer, Yuria, customers can now enjoy eating their meal while staring at women’s thighs.
Award-Winning Photographer is Actually a Thief Who Stole Photos From a Thai Artist
Sasin Tipchai is a talented photographer from Thailand who shares many of his amazing photos on Pixabay. As he designated the images as public domain via Creative Commons, anyone can technically use his photos for any purposes.
What Tipchai did not expect was that someone would steal his photos to enter international photography competitions.
