Friday, September 16, 2011
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Ryan McGinley - Dakota Hair, 2004. Modified using instagram. View original version here.

mastergram:

Ryan McGinley - Dakota Hair, 2004.
Modified using instagram. View original version here.

Wednesday, August 31, 2011
mastergram:

Candida Höfer - Biblioteca dei Girolamini Napoli I, 2009Modified using instagram. View original version here.

“If the Instagram effect can make mundane images appear to be works of art, what happens when we apply the same filters to images that have historically been held in high regard? Is the imagery degraded or enhanced as a result? Does the effect add a new layer of meaning to the photo? Perhaps these are questions best left resolved by the viewer.”
 From Andrew’s new site where he takes classic photos and runs them through Instagram filters.

mastergram:

Candida Höfer - Biblioteca dei Girolamini Napoli I, 2009
Modified using instagram. View original version here.

“If the Instagram effect can make mundane images appear to be works of art, what happens when we apply the same filters to images that have historically been held in high regard? Is the imagery degraded or enhanced as a result? Does the effect add a new layer of meaning to the photo? Perhaps these are questions best left resolved by the viewer.”

 From Andrew’s new site where he takes classic photos and runs them through Instagram filters.