DON’T BLINK

Robert Frank is a little like a kaleidoscope: when you look at his body of work, you see different things from different angles. To some, the 90-year old master who revolutionized photography with his famous series The Americans: the iconic and seminal series of images in which Frank was an ‘equal opportunity’ portrayer of every sub-section of society (Americans …


Gordon Kaye, GDUSA – Part 2 – continuing the conversation

Michael and Gordon pick up where they left off last week. Michael Masterson: What drives you and GDUSA? What’s your passion? Gordon Kaye: We still believe in the power of print and I am awed by the critical role that graphic designers can play in shaping commerce and culture. As long as those two things …


Less a mystery and more a love story; Gordon Kaye, GDUSA and Publishing

Gordon Kaye has long been a supporter of and friend to Visual Connections. Finally got the busy man to be interviewed by Michael Masterson. This week, Part 1: Gordon Kaye is editor and publisher of Graphic Design USA (GDUSA) magazine. He joined GDUSA in 1990 after a first career as communications attorney for a private …


The Multi-faceted Paula Gillen: Part II

By Brooke Hodess Visual Connections talked via email with Paula Gillen, a Colorado-based photo researcher, photo editor, photo book designer, photographer and artist, who shared with us in Part I her experience in the business and observations about the state of stock photography and the impact of the Digital Age. In Part II, Gillen shares …


Where® ? Haines Wilkerson Shows Us

Michael Masterson sat down recently with Haines Wilkerson, CCO of Where® to find out more about their creative process for the VC blog. Where® is a global network of local guides, magazines and digital media focused on travel. Haines leads a worldwide network of editors, art directors and designers, overseeing content, style and brand identity. …