The Chrysler Museum in Norfolk, Virginia will host Photography Speaks, from September 4, 2004 through February 27, 2005.

The show which is named after Photography Speaks and Photography Speaks II, two amazing books that you must have in your possession, will showcase photography by Thomas Struth, Gabriel Orozco, Adolphe Braun, Ilse Bing, and Andre Kertész.

The books are by Brooks Johnson, the Chrysler's curator for photography exhibits. Look for a new book to be published by The Aperture Foundation and The Chrysler Museum also gracing the title – PHOTOGRAPHY SPEAKS.

“Not intended as simply a picture book on the history of photography or on one museum’s collection, the new Photography Speaks follows the same biography-statement-photograph format established in the first book. Each photog¬raph is accompanied on the opposite page by a statement from the artist and a brief biography placing that artist within an historical context. Some of the texts deal with the specific image reproduced, while others take a broader approach, commenting on the art of photography in general. A few texts are technically oriented, and some consider the intricacies of art creation. Taken as a whole, this collection of statements provides a wide range of thinking on photography.”

Just a reminder. Visa Pour L'Image will take place from August 28 to September 12 in Perpignan, France.

Mahesh Bhat, a photojournalist based in Bangalore will be attending the famous gathering of and for photojournalists. He has promised to share his impressions of this esteemed annual ritual.

I am turning green.

A country or a region's vernacular is a crucial factor in studying its culture. When I arrived in the US, now almost 21 years ago, I had some difficulty understanding high-school banter and they in turn had a beast of a time figuring out my accent and use of the English language. But I was hooked on one thing – slang. “Wicked, awesome.” “No, Kidding.” “What the f^(&!”

You get my drift (now).

Out in bookstores now is the Hippie Dictionary. It was compiled by John McCleary and published by Berkeley, California based Ten Speed Press. “Far out, man!”

Exposure Gallery in San Francisco is seeking email submissions for its second “Instant Exhibition.”

“We are looking for personal, thought-provoking images that speak to all sides of the issues under discussion as American voters turn to the polls on November 2.”

Go to it.

Want to learn about digital photography? The folks at Blue Pixel and Just Show Me How have put together a 20 city workshop tour.

“Just Show Me How tour attendees will learn to manage and manipulate images with confidence and speed, while also getting the best results possible from the images captured. They will learn a variety of tips and tricks to create stunning photos to share and treasure. Appropriate for advanced amateur photographers and photo enthusiasts — those who have a passion for photography and who want to push the edge on their digital imaging skills — the Just Show Me How tour will empower attendees to get the most from their photos, while making digital photography a lot more fun.”

Here are the dates and cities where these workshops will be held:

9/18/2004 Anaheim, CA / Tampa, FL

9/25/2004 Austin, TX / San Francisco, CA

10/2/2004 Atlanta, GA / Portland, OR

10/9/2004 Charlotte, NC / San Diego, CA

10/16/2004 Phoenix, AZ / Washington, DC

10/30/2004 Denver, CO / New York, NY

11/6/2004 Chicago, IL / Seattle, WA

11/13/2004 Boston, MA / Dallas, TX

11/20/2004 Baltimore, MD / San Jose, CA

12/4/2004 Los Angeles, CA / Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN

If you sign up for the one in Boston, please let me know. It would be great to meet up with you as that is the nearest city for me.