Wednesday, October 21, 2020

Adobe MAX


This week the Adobe MAX event is happening virtually and it is free for all which is a great opportunity to catch some amazing free talks on art, design, and photography. 

Suggested sessions are:

Bold New Strokes for Illustration and Painting

  • Illustrator Oliver Jeffers, who is a visual artist and author working in painting, bookmaking, illustration, collage, performance, and sculpture. Curiosity and humor are underlying themes throughout Oliver's practice as an artist and storyteller.*
  • Designer, letterer, and educator Lauren Hom discussing "How to Find Your Creative Voice Without Overthinking It."
  • Artist David Choe, whose work appears in a wide variety of urban culture and entertainment contexts. He has illustrated and written for magazines including Hustler, Ray Gun, and Vice.*

The Art of Photography

  • Photographer Elise Swopes who will discuss "Photoshop on iPad for the Modern Surrealist"
  • Photographer Dario Calmese, the first African American to photograph the cover of Vanity Fair. 

Video in the Spotlight

  • Famed writer and director Wes Anderson has created a perfectly-symmetrically shot, original film to share with you*
  • Music video director, graphic designer, and singer-songwriter Woodkid takes us through his creative process*

From Blank Screen to Brilliant

  • Artist Ai Weiwei, a Chinese contemporary artist known for his socially, politically, and culturally incisive work*
  • Artist Shepard Fairey in conversation with Gil Vazquez, Executive Director, Keith Haring Foundation and David Stark, Founder and President, Artestar*
Connected, Creative, and Productive Anywhere

  • Designer and writer Gail Anderson in conversation with designer and illustrator Zipeng Zhu
  • Artist and illustrator Anthony Jones who has educated and helped thousands of aspiring artists to begin, or find their careers. Join him for his talk "Creativity is Not a Talent; It's a Skill You Can Learn.

Creative Luminary: Photographer Mark Seliger

  • Hear from photographer Mark Seliger, known for his portraits of celebrities and political figures, with inspirational insights and anecdotes about his favorite storytelling moments.

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