In our ongoing quest for hard-hitting journalism that asks the really tough questions, I'm rolling out a one-question interview this morning with none other than Jen Bekman. For those of you who don't know, Bekman has taken the art world by storm with her Hey Hot Shot shows and 20x200 editions; the former finds artists and showcases them, the latter makes good art affordable for everyone.

Tonight is the opening for the latest crop of Hot Shots at the Jen Bekman Gallery. If you're in NYC, be there or be square:

Anyhoo, here was my question for Jen:


Dear Jen Bekman: why is this group of Hot Shots so extraordinary?!

A bunch of reasons.

I'm super excited about the new format-- twice a year, with only 5 photographers per edition. And now the show's up for two weeks instead of just one, and each photographer gets a $500 honorarium.

Hello! What an amazing group of photographers. Diverse! Plus: loads of international intrigue.

Colleen Plumb is from the heartland, but the other artists are from all over the world.


photo by Colleen Plumb

Roc's from Portugal

 
photo by Roc Herms Pont


Kate Orne was born in Sweden


photo by Kate Orne


Derek's from New Zealand


photo by Derek Henderson


and Juliane's from Germany


photo by Juliane Eirich

To expand on the international theme: Juliane currently resides in South Korea and Kate's photojournalism mainly focuses on Afghanistan and Pakistan.

So there's a lot to be excited about. And the show looks amazing, I just finished arranging the layout and the JB crew is hanging it.

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Brilliant! Infos:



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