This has been over 20 years in the making, but the Route 66 Photo Archive recently passed 50,000 images in its database. Dries Bessels started the archive in June 2000. In late June this year, he announced the archive had passed more than 50,000 images in the database. The photographs are sorted by location from … Continue reading Take a deep dive into the massive Route 66 Photo Archive and its 50,000+ images
Category: Photographs
Oklahoma Route 66 Museum to host Hall of Fame induction, Jerry McClahanan photo show
Next month, the Oklahoma Route 66 Museum in Clinton not only will host its biennial Hall of Fame induction, but a show of Jerry McClanahan's early photos of the Mother Road. More details in a news release from the museum and the Oklahoma Historical Society, which runs it, about the two events on July 9: … Continue reading Oklahoma Route 66 Museum to host Hall of Fame induction, Jerry McClahanan photo show
Southwest architecture inspires Hayley Eichenbaum’s “The Mother Road” show
California photographer Hayley Eichenbaum's new online exhibit, "The Mother Road," takes its inspiration from the colors and architecture along Route 66. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hayley Eichenbaum (@inter_disciplinary) Harriet Lloyd-Smith recently reached out to Eichenbaum for Wallpaper.com.; She found out Eichenbaum was inspired by cinema, especially the work of director … Continue reading Southwest architecture inspires Hayley Eichenbaum’s “The Mother Road” show
Image from Route 66 enters into the NFT realm
It probably was inevitable, but an image from Route 66 has entered the realm of non-fungible tokens, also known as NFTs. I received this news release last week from a fellow from Scotland who asked not to be identified but goes by the tagline Century of Progress. The release from him has been shortened a … Continue reading Image from Route 66 enters into the NFT realm
Edward Keating, Pulitzer-winning and photographer of Route 66, dies
Edward Keating, a winner of the Pulitzer Prize in photography who spent years documenting Route 66, died Sunday. He was 65. His wife, Carrie, broke the news about Keating's passing Monday on Facebook. She did not disclose his cause of death. His brother-in-law said Keating's wife and two daughters were by his side when he … Continue reading Edward Keating, Pulitzer-winning and photographer of Route 66, dies
Photographer’s work of Route 66 decay will be showcased at Clear Lake Arts Center
An award-winning photographer's work that features decaying and ruined Route 66 businesses will go on display in mid-August at the Clear Lake Arts Center in Clear Lake, Iowa. Alexandra Buxbaum's "Wabi-Sabi: Beauty of Impermanence" show will be on display from Aug. 17 to Sept. 11. She said in an email the exhibit contains 12 images, … Continue reading Photographer’s work of Route 66 decay will be showcased at Clear Lake Arts Center
Artificial intelligence program brings deceased Route 66 figures seemingly to life
A few weeks ago, the MyHeritage genealogy website released an artificial intelligence program called Deep Nostalgia. It takes still photographs of people, analyzes them and animates their faces in a lifelike way by making them seemingly blink their eyes, move their heads and make subtle movements with their lips. The effect often proves amazing, unsettling … Continue reading Artificial intelligence program brings deceased Route 66 figures seemingly to life
New exhibit at Oklahoma gallery focuses on famed pop artist Ed Ruscha’s roots
The Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center in Oklahoma City is hosting an exhibit on pop-art icon Ed Ruscha and the first-ever examination of his roots, including his Sooner State upbringing and the impact of Route 66 on him. The center's Eleanor Kirkpatrick Main Gallery is hosting the show in his hometown until July 5. Free tickets … Continue reading New exhibit at Oklahoma gallery focuses on famed pop artist Ed Ruscha’s roots
Jim Livingston’s Route 66 art featured at Amarillo’s airport
Amarillo photographer Jim Livingston, known for his "I Am Route 66" project, recently installed his Route 66 artwork at Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport. According to KAMR-TV in Amarillo, images from popular points along Route 66 are located before the security check and next to the Husband statue. The Amarillo Convention and Visitor Council features … Continue reading Jim Livingston’s Route 66 art featured at Amarillo’s airport
Fine-art photographer lends a hand to struggling Midpoint Cafe
A fine-art photographer based in Amarillo is helping the iconic Midpoint Cafe in nearby Adrian, Texas, as it struggles through the economic ripples of the COVID-19 pandemic. Jim Livingston, whom many readers may remember from his "I Am Route 66" project, said he would donate proceeds from the sale of photographs of the Route 66 … Continue reading Fine-art photographer lends a hand to struggling Midpoint Cafe