This Thursday is First Thursday, the free day at SFMOMA! We will be doing a talk and slideshow along side Erin O Toole, Adrian Martinez, Janet Delaney, and Zig Jackson. 6pm.
Category: NEWS
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CONTEMPORARY CALGARY
In other First Thursday news, I have some photos up as part of a zine workshops event in Calgary, Alberta, Canada!
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RELEASE
There was a rollercoaster in place of my brain recently when having a photography exhibit go up at SFMOMA. Even though it was a small showing (only 32 photos), the g-force walloped me both literally and figuratively. In a good way.
Since “The Nopening” in January I haven’t been able to get anything done. Add to that a couple of weeks ago I fainted, hit my head, and woke up in the ER with a concussion. What is happening to me?
I think the first target you set as a young photographer is to get published in a magazine or newspaper. That one is easy because you figure out how to start your own magazine or newspaper and run your own photos in it.
The second target is almost a joke, you say it but don’t mean it because it is pure fantasy, that is to have your photos in a museum.
It has happened before, a photo here or there, in an institution, in another city, in another country, but nothing like this.
It felt like we won a championship, training since the day we made our first zine. Yet we didn’t know there was a contest, so it was also very much lottery vibes. Either way, I will take it. I am grateful and proud of our efforts. We tossed the grenade, kaboom the exhibit opened, and I was blown to bits.
Finally getting it together. What is next? Easy to overthink it but also easy to answer, more books and zines. Next year will be the 25th anniversary of Hamburger Eyes, let’s make a book. We will work on new issues for this year, we will work on a new book for next year, and we will cancel all other plans because nothing else matters.
More soon.
PS. Our exhibit at SFMOMA is not over, it is up through August and I am doing a slideshow presentation in the theater there this Thursday, June 6th at 6pm PST alongside some great photographers.
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REPORTING
2 new issues of Ray’s Reports – with new and improved print quality!
CLICK HERE TO ADD TO YOUR COLLECTION
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PROTO
Sometimes we make stuff and decide against it. Normally we would sell these prototypes and samples at a book fair but we skipped all of them this year, so we shall sell them here!
We have few copies of this brown tee and a mesh hat.
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More Prints
Thanks to every one who purchased a print! It’s been great. For those that missed out, I added 40 more.
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PRINT SALE!
It’s a print sale! We are putting together funds for the production of new issue(s) of Hamburger Eyes. These prints were made between 2015-2025 on the occasion of Hamburger Eyes events and exhibitions in San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York, Tokyo, Munich, and Calgary.
All photos by Ray Potes. $30 each. Printed on various laser print machines on various papers in various cities. 8.5″ x 11″. Some have multiples, though most are 1 of 1. Signed.
Thanks in advance!
CLICK HERE TO MAKE A PURCHASE OR TWO
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Ray’s Reports No. 31
New issue of Ray’s Reports out now. This one has photos from all over California. I still love making zines.
Ray’s Reports No. 31
“Perceived Slights”36 pages
Laser Print
Stapled
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SFMOMA
Pleased to announce Hamburger Eyes has a photo exhibit at the SFMOMA as part of the “Around Group f.64: Legacies and Counterhistories in Bay Area Photography” show on view from Jan 16 to sometime in Sept.
Although there is no formal official opening reception, join us there for the Nopening this Thurs 5 – 8pm.
(Not free. No party.)
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Hamburger Eyes No. 56
Seasons Greetings! The new issue has arrived and is now shipping. This issue features an all full frame layout – shoutout to the darkroom scene, a much larger format – 8.5 x 11, and because of the recent return to staple bind we can enjoy flat spreads with one handed page turning. What a time to be alive. Thanks for being part of all this. Thanks for your continued inspiration and support.
Happy Holidays!
HAMBURGER EYES No. 56
The Continuing Story of Life on EarthJames Han
Manu Jougla
Lex Kim
Don Standing
Thatcher Keats
Yu Chang60 Pages
8.5″ x 11″
Staple Bind
Published by Hamburger Eyes
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PRE-ORDER Hamburger Eyes No. 56
It’s happening, PRE-ORDER the new issue during our cyber sale. We are hoping to get it out before the end of the year, reserve your copy today and get it at a discount.
Have a look, it’s a banger! Photos from Portland, NY, Belgium, China, and beyond.
This issue is the biggest one yet, with an 8.5″ x 11″ format we have entered real magazine size territory and hope to find a spot in news stands and magazine display racks with the big boys.
It is an exciting time, thanks in advance for being part of it.
HAMBURGER EYES No. 56
The Continuing Story of Life on EarthJames Han
Manu Jougla
Lex Kim
Don Standing
Thatcher Keats
Yu Chang60 Pages
8.5″ x 11″
Staple Bind
Published by Hamburger Eyes
