Q. What is 591 about?
A. It is about photography, pictures, life, love, facts, fiction, imagination, people, places...
Q. Is that all?
A. ...online exhibitions, off line exhibitions, interviews, photobooks, thinkingspots, family albums, history of photography...
Q. ok..OK!
Q. How is it made?
A. It is created by using Blogger (the blog), Jalbum (the online exhibitions and some series).
Q Why?
A. They were the best I could find...and that I could handle.
Q. Who are you then?
A. Mr Urbano
Q What kind of name is that?
A. I like it
Q. But why are there no ads on 591?
A. Good idea! I have seen some incredible ads with live pictures and sound! I have been thinking of putting up ads about cameras, printers, mobile phones, software, games...
Q. ...No no..forget about it!
A. OK
Q. I would like some more social networking on 591
A. Ever heard of Facebook, Twitter... ?
Q. But why are You getting all the credit for the 591 site?
A. Am I? Well, I founded the site and I work on it on a daily basis. But hey there! You are wrong! Lots of photographers participate on the site and they all get credits! And have you heard about 591 Spaces?
Q. No, explain it to me
A. There are many people involved in making 591. Have a look at Space-591 and get to know Anita, Kerstin, Paul, Valeria, GC, Walter, Rhonda, Mikael, Emese, Paolo, Simon, Beatriz, Tiberio, Vera and Mr Urbano!
Q. Can I send pictures or texts to 591?
A. Of course you can! 591 is about communication in pictures and words.
Q Who do I contact then?
A. Have a look at the contact page.
Q. Why is the site in English? You are Swedish, aren't you?
A. Nine million people understand Swedish.
Q. OK, I will be back with some more questions
A. You are welcome.
________________
Several months later:
Question: So you're still around?
Answer: Yes. But how about you? You look like a mess.
Q: Hmm...
A: What does that mean?
Q: It means, hmm.
A: OK. So, what can I do for you?
Q: Tell me more about 291 Photography.
A: 591. But it is interesting that you mention 291. Have you heard of Alfred Stieglitz and his gallery at 291 Fifth Avenue in New York, It opened in 1905.
Q: No.
A: Google it. Gallery 291 has been an inspiration to many people around the world, including me.
Q: Well, that was before the Internet wasn't it?
A: Yes. Let us say that we have created a virtual place inspired by Stieglitz...and Steichen.
Q: Stichen?
A: Edward Steichen. He was Stieglitz friend and associate. Many years later, in 1955 Steichen created the exhibition "The Family of Man", the aim of the exhibition was to mark "essential oneness of mankind throughout the world."It is the most popular exhibition in the history of photography.
Q: You know...this is kind of interesting. Have to run...see you!
________________
Much later...
Question: A bit chilly isn't it - it feels like autumn.
Answer: In Argentina, Chile, South Africa, New Zealand etc they would call it springtime.
Q: Hmm
A: And it means, hmm..Right?
Q: Tell me about your sponsors.
A: Sponsors?
Q: I am the one with the questions. How about your budget?
A: Budget?
Q: OK. Tell me about your donators
A: Yes we accept donations. But we don't want ads, sponsors, investors..this is a small scale project aimed to have a major impact.
Q: You are crazy...
A. Yes
Q: I am late for a meeting...have to run...see you!
A. It is about photography, pictures, life, love, facts, fiction, imagination, people, places...
Q. Is that all?
A. ...online exhibitions, off line exhibitions, interviews, photobooks, thinkingspots, family albums, history of photography...
Q. ok..OK!
Q. How is it made?
A. It is created by using Blogger (the blog), Jalbum (the online exhibitions and some series).
Q Why?
A. They were the best I could find...and that I could handle.
Q. Who are you then?
A. Mr Urbano
Q What kind of name is that?
A. I like it
Q. But why are there no ads on 591?
A. Good idea! I have seen some incredible ads with live pictures and sound! I have been thinking of putting up ads about cameras, printers, mobile phones, software, games...
Q. ...No no..forget about it!
A. OK
Q. I would like some more social networking on 591
A. Ever heard of Facebook, Twitter... ?
Q. But why are You getting all the credit for the 591 site?
A. Am I? Well, I founded the site and I work on it on a daily basis. But hey there! You are wrong! Lots of photographers participate on the site and they all get credits! And have you heard about 591 Spaces?
Q. No, explain it to me
A. There are many people involved in making 591. Have a look at Space-591 and get to know Anita, Kerstin, Paul, Valeria, GC, Walter, Rhonda, Mikael, Emese, Paolo, Simon, Beatriz, Tiberio, Vera and Mr Urbano!
Q. Can I send pictures or texts to 591?
A. Of course you can! 591 is about communication in pictures and words.
Q Who do I contact then?
A. Have a look at the contact page.
Q. Why is the site in English? You are Swedish, aren't you?
A. Nine million people understand Swedish.
Q. OK, I will be back with some more questions
A. You are welcome.
________________
Several months later:
Question: So you're still around?
Answer: Yes. But how about you? You look like a mess.
Q: Hmm...
A: What does that mean?
Q: It means, hmm.
A: OK. So, what can I do for you?
Q: Tell me more about 291 Photography.
A: 591. But it is interesting that you mention 291. Have you heard of Alfred Stieglitz and his gallery at 291 Fifth Avenue in New York, It opened in 1905.
Q: No.
A: Google it. Gallery 291 has been an inspiration to many people around the world, including me.
Q: Well, that was before the Internet wasn't it?
A: Yes. Let us say that we have created a virtual place inspired by Stieglitz...and Steichen.
Q: Stichen?
A: Edward Steichen. He was Stieglitz friend and associate. Many years later, in 1955 Steichen created the exhibition "The Family of Man", the aim of the exhibition was to mark "essential oneness of mankind throughout the world."It is the most popular exhibition in the history of photography.
Q: You know...this is kind of interesting. Have to run...see you!
________________
Much later...
Question: A bit chilly isn't it - it feels like autumn.
Answer: In Argentina, Chile, South Africa, New Zealand etc they would call it springtime.
Q: Hmm
A: And it means, hmm..Right?
Q: Tell me about your sponsors.
A: Sponsors?
Q: I am the one with the questions. How about your budget?
A: Budget?
Q: OK. Tell me about your donators
A: Yes we accept donations. But we don't want ads, sponsors, investors..this is a small scale project aimed to have a major impact.
Q: You are crazy...
A. Yes
Q: I am late for a meeting...have to run...see you!
