The Olympic Museum | The Art of Sports Photography
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The Olympic Museum | The Art of Sports Photography
3y ago
In a random list, the 1990s were about: mobile phones for everyone, the internet, home computers, Tamagotchis, VHS cassettes, Game Boys, The Spice Girls, grunge music with Nirvana, rap and hip-hop, extra-large jackets and jeans, moleskin trousers, neon clothes, “Titanic”, in-line skates… Twenty-five years ago today, the Olympic Games opened in Barcelona! US photographer Jason Evans, who has won several ..read more
The Olympic Museum | The Art of Sports Photography
3y ago
Check out the enthusiasm and passion with which Gail Buckland, the exhibition curator, speaks about sports photography and the rarely seen sports photographers ..read more
The Olympic Museum | The Art of Sports Photography
3y ago
What makes an amazing photo? Introducing Bob Martin, a British sports photographer who has an impressive collection of more than 60 national and international prizes to his name ..read more
The Olympic Museum | The Art of Sports Photography
3y ago
You have taken some great photos on the “MY DIY SPORTS VENUE” theme – well played! Inspired by the Olympic motto – “Citius, Altius, Fortius” (Faster, Higher, Stronger) – you’re going to post them on Twitter and Instagram – even better! On top of this: the special social media prize – amazing! What you have to do is really very ..read more
The Olympic Museum | The Art of Sports Photography
3y ago
John has devoted his career to photographing individuals who compete at all levels of sport ..read more
The Olympic Museum | The Art of Sports Photography
3y ago
David Burnett has been shooting the Summer Games since LA 1984 ..read more
The Olympic Museum | The Art of Sports Photography
3y ago
Send us your best photos showing you, your family, friends and neighbours playing sport somewhere unusual, poetic, fun, fantastic, acrobatic, etc. You decide which! Be creative. Try to produce THE photo that will win you a prize and get your image displayed at The Olympic Museum! Start ..read more
The Olympic Museum | The Art of Sports Photography
3y ago
Today, it’s so easy to take a photo, even a good quality one, but that hasn’t always been the case! Delve into the history of sports photography told through 15 images. Let’s go ..read more
The Olympic Museum | The Art of Sports Photography
3y ago
The Olympic Games constitute a rich visual legacy. Looking through the photo archives of various editions of the Games and commenting on your favourite photo: a way to connect the Olympic universe with absolutely anyone’s memories. Take a look ..read more
The Olympic Museum | The Art of Sports Photography
3y ago
Four photographers who worked at the Games in Rio talk about their pictures. Mine Kasapoglu Puhrer, a photographer and former athlete. David Burnett, an Olympic Games photographer since Los Angeles 1984. Jason Evans, a photographer attuned to the “decisive moment”. John Huet, a photographer of elite and amateur athletes alike. Let’s hear what they have to say ..read more