Paris

Willy Rizzo died recently / April 6, 2013 by Richard

On February 22nd, died the Italian-French photographer 84 old, in Paris. Willy Rizzo started at the age of 12, when his mother give him an Agfa Box.

He worked for superb magazines such as: Point de Vue, Life Magazine, Paris Match, Playboy and Vogue, to mention some. Also made some amazing portraits of some amazing peoples.

If you are in Paris please visit "Les instants Chanel par Willy Rizzo" until the of April at Studio Willy Rizzo, 12 rue de Verneuil, Paris 7e.

Kill Bill meets Blade Runner / March 24, 2013 by Richard

Miss kō is an Asian fusion restaurant in Paris. Philippe Starck’s latest project located in the epicenter of Paris’ Golden triangle, which is a collaboration with restaurateur Claude Louzon.

Miss kō is not just a restaurant; it’s a truly insane place where street food, cocktails, art, and music meet to create a unique culinary experience. Inside miss kō it’s the future; a place where cultures collide, fantasy rules and nothing is what it seems. A street out of Blade Runner: a cement parking-garage, TV screens that spew out hundreds of images of live news coverage from Asia, a kitchen that smokes.''

Miss kō - 49/51 avenue George V - 75008 Paris - +33 1 53 67 84 60

As a photographer navigating the AI era, we are confronted with numerous fresh opportunities and, at the same time, potential challenges. The question looms: can we not only survive but also harness the full potential of these new possibilities, especially with the advent of mega digital cameras in this emerging photographic age?

Certainly, AI tools have enabled enthusiastic individuals to craft a diverse array of captivating artificial images. However, the question arises: can these creators truly be called photographers? In my view, the distinction lies in the ownership of photographs and the associated intellectual property rights. This consideration has made me considerably more discerning in terms of what and how I choose to publish my images.

PS. These thoughts or blogs reflect my personal perspective on the current state of affairs.