The ISSP 2007 Catalogue is a collection of 15 photo-series created by the ISSP students for the final exhibition in August 2007. An independent jury: art historian and curator Inese Baranovska, photographer Alnis Stakle and painter Andris Eglitis was engaged in the production of the catalogue by selecting three brightest photo-series from each of the 5 thematic workshops. The publication is a documentary of the creative results of the ISSP. It also provides a summary insight into artistic explorations of new authors, at the same time reflecting the current tendencies in young contemporary photography.
We thank all of the ISSP 2007 students, teachers, and all those involved in producing this beautiful material!
“The works of many International Summer School of Photography students confirm the transforming nature of the learning process at ISSP, making it one of the most important events for current Latvian photography.” - Alnis Stakle, photographer, member of the Catalogue Jury
“Whatever the criteria for selection, this catalogue is without doubt full of good photographs. But this is not what is most important, for a successful photo can be made by anyone. To my mind, what really matters in a summer school of this kind, where so many different and powerful personalities meet, is an opportunity for each photographer to understand a little more clearly what exactly is his/her message… or at least to reflect on what is really important and interesting. This is the most important experience, and it stays behind the camera.” - Andris Eglitis, painter, member of the Catalogue Jury
A limited number of copies will be available for purchase at Galerija Istaba, Riga, Kr.Barona iela 31a.
The ISSP 2007 Catalogue was supported by: Latvia Culture Capital Foundation (KKF), Goethe Institute Latvia, MAP Latvia, Laboratory of Analytical and Strategic Studies, Rabit, Printing house Gandrs, Poligrafijas Agentura, Hanzas Vinu Galerija, Galerija Istaba
Catalogue opening in pictures. 9 July 2008, at Galerija Istaba, photo: Julija Berkovica
Marcos Lopez on ISSP (13 September 2011):
... Fue mi mejor experiencia como maestro en mas de 20 años de trabajo en America Latina y Europa. Creo que los duendes y los elfos del bosque nos ayudaron. Alta calidad humana y artistica. Un excelente grupo organizador, de alumnos y de maestros. Sin duda tiene todos los elementos para ser considerada muy pronto la mejor escuela de Europa. Para mí ya lo es.
Arno Rafael Minkkinen on ISSP (7 September 2011):
To answer the famous question one gets later in life - where and with whom did you study - I can’t imagine ISSP students not reflecting back instantly on this amazing time of magical learning, creative abandon, intrepid risk taking - and moonlight dancing - not to mention the endless waterfalls and epiphanies of Kuldiga, the perfect location for it all. I know I would. Com’on, I was a student too!
Claudine Doury on ISSP (2 September 2011):
ISSP is unique, its not surprising that participants apply from all over the world. One week of non-stop creativity in the middle of the forest. All made possible because of the incredible energy of the ISSP team. Special thanks to my students, it was an amazingly talented and lovely group.
No 25. augusta līdz 24. septembrim Rīgā, Kalnciema kvartālā apskatāmi darbi, kas radās žurnāla National Geographic redaktoru vadītās meistardarbnīcas "Dokumentālā foto-eseja: stāsti no Kuldīgas" laikā šī gada 27.-29. maijā, Kuldīgā.
You are cordially invited to the exhibition of ISSP 2011 final works in Kuldīga! The Opening and the screening of gala-works at Kuldiga open-air cinema are on Saturday, 13th August, 19:00. The exhibition is open to public till 2 October 2011.
The ISSP 2011 Evening programme will present exciting series of presentations and talks by teachers and guests - every evening 20:00, starting from 7 August till ISSP Exhibition Opening on 13th August. The evening talks are open to visitors free of charge - all lovers of photography are welcome.
Līdz 12.augustam Kuldīgas novada muzejā apskatāmi darbi, kas radās žurnāla National Geographic darbinieku vadītās meistardarbnīcas "Dokumentālā foto-eseja: stāsti no Kuldīgas" laikā šī gada 26.-29. maijā.
Esam saņēmusi 52 pieteikumus pirmajam ISSP Skolas mācību gadam! Paldies visiem, kas pieteicās, par uzticēšanos un interesi par jauno programmu. Dalību piedāvāsim tiem 15, kuriem pēc mūsu domām, šī programma ir visvairāk vajadzīga. Atlases rezultātus paziņosim līdz augusta sākumam.
The updated ISSP 2011 programme, with evening talks and presentations, is now online, as well as confirmed list of participants. We are looking forward for the event!!!
Here are the results of the workshop "Documentary photo-essay: Stories form Kuldīga" led by Sarah Leen and Bill Marr of National Geographic Magazine to 16 young Latvian photographers in Kuldīga, Latvia on 26-29 May 2011. 16 stories, transformed into collective dedication to the town of Kuldīga.
Mūsu vairāku mēnešu garumā lolots projekts ir klāt - ISSP Skola! Mācību kurss fotogrāfiem, kuri vēlās iedziļināties medija saturiskajos aspektos deviņu mēnešu garumā, paralēli strādājot pie personīgā projekta un mācoties no Latvijas labākiem fotogrāfiem. Nodarbības notiks no 2011.gada septembra līdz maijam, darbadienu vakaros. Grupas dalībnieku skaits - 15 cilvēki. Pieteikumus pieņemam līdz 10.jūlijam!
Dear ISSP applicants, today we have sent email notifications to all, both selected and unselected applicants, informing about the results and the next steps for selected participants. But it looks like some of them may be stuck in spam filters! In case you have not received information on the selection results, check your spam storage first. If you still havent got the news, write to us at office@issp.lv ! Nice weekend to all!