Text by Tony Ward, Copyright 2024 . A Brief History of the Village Hotel . Looking through the archives recently I came across this portrait of two Albanian sex workers. I cast them for a shoot for Penthouse Magazine in 2003. My producer, Suzaan Talib introduced me to the young performers while I was staying … Read more
Text by Tony Ward, Copyright 2024 . Behind The Scenes With Savanna . Photographs by Al B For, Copyright 2024. I was introduced to Savanna a few months ago at an exhibition of my work curated by my friend and colleague Bob Neroni, owner of Prism Arts Philadelphia. When we met at the exhibit … Read more
Text by Bob Shell, Copyright 2023 . My Continuing Publishing Saga . My book ‘Heaven and Hell on the Road to Reno was just disapproved at the top level of the Virginia Department of Corrections. They said: “‘Material that contains solicitations for or promotes activities that are in violation of state or federal law including … Read more
Text by Tony Ward, Copyright 2023 . Artist Statement Thirty years ago in 1993. I embarked on a new body of work that explored our rights in America to freedom of expression. My subjects were from all walks of life, from various races, religious backgrounds and sexual persuasions. This melting pot that stubbornly defines America formed … Read more
Text by Joel Levinson, Copyright 2023 . Behind The Scenes . I FELT LIKE I was Marcello Mastroianni walking onto the film set for La Dolce Vita; a colorful cast of characters assembled in slightly exotic circumstances later than scheduled. The Dolce Vita feeling stayed with me, even intensified, as the afternoon progressed. Tony had … Read more