Photo Geek: Hello, My Name Is Allison V. Smith.

I’m in. That was my response when the Dallas Observer told me about the Mixmaster and my proposed role as Photo Geek, the blogger. I’m Allison V. Smith, self-proclaimed photo geek, with a resume to prove it. I shoot with film, digital and cell phones. I shoot for myself and…

Get Ready For Your Close Up With Krause

George Krause, the Philly-born photographer who started the photography program at the University of Houston, has taken up residence in Wimberley, but the picturesque Central Texas town hasn’t kept the 74-year-old away from the lens. His work is currently exhibited in The Museum of Modern Art in New York, The…

Wednesday WTF?: Showdown with Battle Box

Welcome to Wednesday WTF? wherein we randomly select a photo/video/thing that makes us say those three special words.On/Off boxes aren’t a new thing by any means, but this one has a certain flair. Could be the changing face. Could be the accompanying music. Could be the obviously crazy amount of…

Fine Lookin’ Piece: Jim Lambie’s “Sonic Reducer”

Each week, Fine Lookin’ Piece offers an image of a work of art visually compelling enough on its own to inspire our readers to hit up the gallery for a closer look — even with no prior knowledge of the artist or exhibition.Find Jim Lambie’s incredibly labor-intensive and site-specific floor…