In a culture that often sidelines the midlife journey of men, this first post in a four-part series on The Listening Room HQ speaks to the archetype of the unsupported male midlife â the absence of elders, the lack of guidance, and the quiet crises that unfold when these are missing.
Photography is one of my two favourite arts, the other being architecture. Here are five black & white photos, from the 1940s to 2024, that inspire me.
Stanley Kubrick, Self-Portrait, 1949 Š Stanley Kubrick
Stanley Kubrick’s Self-Portrait is my computer wallpaper. I stare at Stanley, he stares at me, something ethereal clicks. Kubrick was a remarkable photographer. I dare say I prefer his photography to his films.
Yves Saint Laurent by Irving Penn, 1957 Š The Irving Penn Foundation – Foundation Pierre BergÊ-Yves Saint Laurent
Yves Saint Laurent is my favourite fashion designer. Yves was also a photographer and a collector of photography. Of the many photos taken by or of Yves, I chose this one.
Sembrancher, Viaduc de Alexandre Sarrasin, 2013 Š Jean-Marc Yersin
I came across Swiss photographer Jean-Marc Yersinâs work years ago through LinkedIn. This photo is from the series Vestiges du Val, Les carnets dâun autre temps no3/3.
Adelino Marques is a Portuguese photographer who privileges black and white photography. This image was elected best mobile photo of 2024 by The Guardian. It is one of the several rocks pilgrims on their way to Santiago de Compostela use as reference points.
Noel Gallagher by Kevin Westenberg, October 21, 2008 Š Kevin Westenberg
I’ve always loved this portrait of Noel Gallagher. I first saw it years ago somewhere on the internet and didnât know who took it until I crossed digital paths with Kevin Westenberg.
Stepping across a threshold isnât just about crossing a lineâitâs about entering a space where presence, movement, and attention meet.In this post, I explore how The Listening Room HQ provides a place for men to be heard, to hear themselves more clearly, and to engage in the subtle work of noticing and being present. You can read the full post here: On The Threshold
We continue our 2025 Wave-Gotik-Treffen photologs. Here is the second one of four, through, as usual, Gustavo Hochman’s lens. We will be at Wave-Gotik-Treffen next year. Meanwhile you can take a look at the 2025 edition, and other years photologs. You can find them below the photos.
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