Nic Bothma began his career in photojournalism during the fall of apartheid, documenting the transition into democracy both for local newspapers and international agencies. He is now the Chief Photographer (West Africa) for the European Press Photo Agency. The first part of this exhibition focuses on a selection of photographs spanning the last ten years of Bothma’s career as a ‘wire photographer.’ As Bothma explains, speed is of the essence – newspapers and magazines around the globe want to beam images of world-breaking news first, and competition is fierce. The art is in the numerous creative split-second decisions – where to stand, what to focus on, what medium to shoot in – that will result in The Shot, the singular image that brilliantly sums up the event.
Artist: Nic Bothma
Essay by: Heidi Erdmann & Nic Bothma
Gallery: Erdmann Contemporary, Cape Town
Dates: 3 June 2014 – 26 June 2014
Website (interview): https://atp.orangenius.com/photojournalist-nic-bothma/
Pages: 31
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