Bob Shell: Marijuana and Mind

    Text by Bob Shell, Copyright 2020 . Photography by Tony Ward, Copyright 2020 . The March/April 2020 issue of Discover magazine has a couple very interesting articles on scientific research into the main psychoactive ingredient in marijuana. Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), shows great promise in treating ARML (Age Related Memory Loss), dementia, and may even … Read more

Light Table: Frank Kelly Style Icon

  Photography and Text by Tony Ward, Copyright 2020 . I was looking through the archives recently and came across a photo of Frank Kelly, the man about town who defined mens fashion and style in Philadelphia during the 1970’s and 80’s. Frank was a style icon that I truly admired.  Always dressed to the … Read more

Steve Cohen: Frank Gehry’s Spectacular Architecture

.   . Text by Steve Cohen, Copyright 2020 . Photo Credits: Frank Gehry Studio and the Philadelphia Museum of Art . When the most flamboyant architect in the world was awarded the job of redesigning the interior —  just the interior —  of the Philadelphia Art Museum, the choice appeared to be puzzling. Frank … Read more

Repost: Charles Gatewood Interview

  Interview and Text by Tony Ward, Copyright 2020 . Unfortunately, I never got a chance to meet Charles Gatewood in person. I was familiar with his subcultural work from his books, magazine assignments, and exhibitions. I admired his anthropologic curiosity and his  significant contributions to the medium of photography and its history. We got … Read more

Picture of the Day: Ike’s Study

  Photography and Text by Tony Ward, Copyright 2020 . Ike’s Study . I visited Ike Hay at his home on many occasions.  He was a great teacher of art and design at Millersville University where we first met when I was an undergraduate student from 1974 to 1977. I took several classes with him … Read more