Hamburg, Germany: A Brief History of the Village Hotel

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

Behind The Scenes With Savanna

  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

Stephen Mallon: Passing East

PRESS RELEASE . Front Room Gallery located at 205 Warren Street, Hudson, NY is pleased to present, “Passing East” a solo exhibition of photographs by Stephen Mallon. “Passing East” is the third iteration of Mallon’s work following “Passing Freight” and “Passing West.” This series of photographs captures the still active rail lines that carry freight … Read more

Behind The Scenes: KVaughn Winter Collection 2023

Text by Tony Ward, Copyright 2023 . Behind The Scenes: KVaughn Winter Collection 2023 . Photography by Brian Hunt and Ernest Thomas, Copyright 2023 . On November 19, 2023 a group of creative talents, models, photographers and stylists  arrived at the enclave in Elkins Park determined to produce a series of photographs representative of KVaughn’s … Read more

Mikala Mikrut: A Vixen From Vegas

Text by Mikala Mikrut, Copyright 2023 . A Vixen From Vegas . Photography, Tony Ward, Copyright 2023 Creative Director: KVaughn Lighting Assistant: Anthony Colagreco Hair & Makeup: Octavia Monroe Behind The Scenes: Resyn Thomas . What does it mean to be a vixen? At first glance, the term is simple: “a female fox.” It’s the … Read more