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

Vibe Rouvet: Opera News From France

  STUDIO NEWS . On the 18th of January, 2020 French opera singer Vibe Rouvet continues to impress audiences at the New Year’s concert she performed at Pau’s conservatory in Lescar’s Cathedral, located in Pau, France.  She sang Mein Herr Marquis from Strauss’s opera Die Fledemaus, and the Flower Duet from Leo Delibes’ opera Lakme’. … Read more

Bob Shell: Does Photography Have a Future?

. Text by Bob Shell, Copyright 2020 . Photography by Tony Ward, Copyright 2020 . Does Photography Have a Future? . Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about that question. The industry I devoted my life to studying and writing about is a ghost of what it once was. Every year for as long as … 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