Boxing is a mystery to me, a violent game of strategy and pain that honors a tradition of rules, fellowship, and personalities. I can make lists of favorite boxers; Joe Louis, Muhammad Ali, Sugar Ray Leonard, Boom Boom Mancini, Marvin Haggler, Larry Holmes, Thomas Hearns. Beyond the violence, there were deeper stories about risks, strategy, and survival.

When I learned of photographer Chia Messina’s history with boxing I asked if I could present some of her images here. It’s the second portfolio in a row of boxing images, totally unintentional. Sometimes you just roll with the punches.

Click here to view the portfolio

In tandem to our guru interview with Rivka Katvan we are posting this selection of images from her series Catskill Boxing Gym.

Our 9th self-portrait series belongs to Arne Meyer. Arne is a creative professional working in the video game industry. Though video games are his business, photography and film are his passion. Arne created a self-series that stripped away inhibitions and exposed himself in a most natural form, the moment of waking up. This has been a very successful experiment for him and he has captured himself raw and authentic for others to view and study and, in the end, also provided a series of photographs for self-reflection—literally and figuratively. Presenting Arne Meyer.

Arne Meyer

Santa Monica, CA

art.arnemeyer.com

LVA Represents Photographer Sinden Collier

Here’s an image from photographer Henry Blackham

Here’s an image from photographer Tony Anderson

LVA Represents: NEW from MIKO LIM for MR.OLIVE!

LVA Represents Photographer Miko Lim

Here’s a new image from Scott Morgan Studio

In tandem with our interview of Lewis Van Arnam we’re posting these two short photo series from one of his artists, Hiromasa S., Insect Story, and Night Doll. As trends go, we always appreciate artists who veer towards the fine art, towards a personal vision versus seeking to make the “best commercial image, ever.” It’s nearly impossible to define what “good” is, its a slippery word, but we enjoy these images for their ability to give us a sense of place. Places we feel we’ve been, but are now made more clear even if the images are shadowy. Click here or on the image below to view the two series.

Hiromasa S. divides his time between Paris, New York and Tokyo. His
clients include A/R of Japan, an account which he both shoots and art
directs. These two stories exemplify his contribution to A/R.