Next generation

Disappointing

Too much artspeak, too few images in this article. Nothing edgy, no passion, staged/sterile/constructed photographs. Better work on Flickr by those not boxed in by the need for 'critical grounding' and artist statements prevalent in art academia. Hope these few images and those on the websites belonging to these photographers are not truly representative of the 'future'. Musée de l’Elysée imply they were seeking the most ambitious rather than the most inspiring so perhaps this is a fair reflection of those that can talk the talk.

I must agree...

I agree with everything said in Snap's review above. Unfortunately much of the "new and upcoming" photography seems to be characterized by academic sludge that does nothing to improve the photography. If you need a dense page of writing to attempt to explain the "concept" behind your photography, I'm afraid few people will find much in the photos that would yield repeated viewing.

Please, can we move beyond the extremely tired and cliche images of peoople bound and looking pained...what's new here that is interesting?

dross

There are many photographers out there producing beautiful imagery in all its forms, not one single image posted here requires a single look, never mind a second one, its pure dross, if this is what is considered "Art" photography then I'm seriously glad I'm no artist, its garbage.

I Concur...

I can only agree with the comments above...What we see here is,for the most part, poorly executed and overly intelectualised rubbish...If this is the future of photography then we have a souless and depressing future to look forward to

Art Colleges = Future. Why?

Would you look towards business schools for the next generation of entrepreneurs? Why should art colleges be the best barometer? Talent abound all around - look at flickr

So CGI is art now, is it?

Jeez. A nerd with "Second Life" (but no *actual* life) is suddenly an artist.
Photography/Art degrees should be banned if this is what they produce.
The truest artists are the ones on the streets, not those being told what's "marketable" by the failed artists that work as lecturers. The Art World continues to eat its own faeces, with graduates being taught how to be successful by people who have completely failed.

Follies

It's is hard enough to put the past into its proper historical context.
Photographers know all too well the problems with recording the present. But to predict the the next generation of photography based on a "cream of the crop" selection...?! This betrays more about the art world than photography.

Biased...

So if your not studying photography you cant possibly be any good is what they are saying.
This is not the first time I have come across this in the photography/art world.

Context

Good sense, Arty Smokes. A few years ago there was a book of the most boring postcards of Britains towns. Today those images would be justifiably labelled New Topographics. I don't understand over justifications for everyone's benefit of random work. Why is it so important as well to immediately have an exhibition or book upon completion of college?
Artists such as Kertesz, Strand had integrity for doing their work without expecting recognition, not needing it either to carry on.

Balance

I rather like Nelli Palomaki's portrait photographs, especially the eyes. However I do agree with some of the points above especially Art photography. To me, if an image needs a written explanation then it fails to communicate.

passe

Apart from the the black white pictures what appears is that they need a lot of explaining to stand- hardly exciting is this the trend in for the future? but the portraits are really good

Oh Boy!!!

Blah blah blah and more blah blah blah... Stop talking Art and start showing it. Not impressed with any of the images as to look into the future as the leading Artist.
If this is the best of emerging photographers then sorry to say it but photography as Art is DEATH !!!

uninspiring

Nelli Palomaki's potraits are sublime. Otherwise agree with all previous comments. Nothing remotely seductive or engaging... makes one question the capacity of the curators.

The way of destruction

I left my university course under the pretence of various excuses because the truth is I found that it was totally murderous to any creativity whatsoever. Those who teach it make good readers but seldom write the words. Those who shine as academic students are heading the same, fateful way of being recognised ONLY by academia. Fortunately, my creativity re-emerged since leaving uni and I am on the move again - in the right circles.