Beautiful! I can't wait to see it.

Do you know of any place to buy Gregory Colbert prints? I'd love to hang a couple of those images in our home, but not in ugly word-covered poster format.

i was at the museum the day it opened, didn't get a chance to go in because of the lines, but DID get Colbert to sign a copy of his book! he was in the giftshop signing copies.

This is the kind of experience that words do not convey. I felt like I entered another universe for the two hours I spent looking at the exhibit today. All I can say is I hope you'll take the time to experience this while it's here, and I hope you are as moved by it as I am.

We went on the free tuesday when the snow storm was blowing full speed. Nicely empty, but very cold and snow was floating down in the light and it was very pretty. Art also was gathering snow. Like the art as well, but I had to wonder if all the pictures were straight on photos or manipulated. If manipulated (like placing two photos together) I would feel cheated. Funny I have seen little actual reviews of the "art". The movie is an hour long. FYI. Worth the trip. Worth 12$? depends on your budget I guess.

I saw the Gregory Colbert today. It was fashion photography with elephants and whales and pretty "Third World" people. A touch of a Nambla-esque aesthetic too.

All in all--mawkish.

Past long lines waiting to get into th Nomadic Museum over the weekend, and instead went on 'pay as you choose' Tuesday--no lines, lots of room inside the cathedral-like Zen-ish gallery--hard to believe I was on the same pier where in summertime I've sunbathed and gone to outdoor movies and been danced at Wigstock. The art--well, if you like Benneton ads...

I passed by long lines waiting to get into the Nomadic Museum over the weekend, and instead went on 'pay as you choose' Tuesday--no lines, lots of room inside the cathedral-like Zen-ish gallery--hard to believe I was on the same pier where in summertime I've sunbathed and gone to outdoor movies and been danced at Wigstock. The art--well, if you like Benneton ads...

Very touching... hypnotique work. Colbert has been fortunate enough to travel and experience all that he has, and we have been fortunate enough to have him bring it to us! Thank you.

Are there prints of these magnificant pictures that make me cry? Can someone provide me with a contact
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Those of you that cannot accept this show for what it is, a look at a very intimate communication with mammals need step off the concrete, get wet or dirty and touch the earth a bit more often. Gregory Colbert has gifted us with a piece of what is missing in our media manipulate lives. A glimpse of what is possible in non-verbal communication. Quite a statement. Thank you Mr. Colbert.

I was nearly overwhelmed. Listen, I'm not the crying in public type (movies -- nope! ; long distance comercials -- nope!), but damn, by the fourth print my heart was ... well, either breaking or rejoicing, who knows. The genesis of the nasty coments above ("Benaton," etc.) confuses me. That Colbert didn't import white children and dancers to the shoots...is that the objection? I guess I just don't understand where they're coming from. That kid (monk) with the feather! In empty space, fingers, toes, everything extended, reaching out with everything he's got so that the very tip of the feather touches some unspecified, but chosen, spot center frame -- THAT's Beneton! Don't get me wrong, there were moments when I had thoughts along the lines of , "Am I being manipulated by this artist." Being an ego centric male, it's only natural, (you know, Keep Up The Guard) especially with such extraordinarily unlikely situations captured on film. I had this thought just prior to ariving at the image of the young girl sugmerged in water, head to head with an elephant, their eyes seemingly communicating. My next thought -- "Who the hell cares? This guy can do whatever he wants as far as I'm concerned."
Anyway -- Elephants, that they form complex social structures (and yet we destroy them for sport and ivory); animals, that they are sentient, communicative beings; life, that it is all connected. Those are the things I felt as I walked through the exhibit trying not to cry. And I hope to feel them again when I go back in the near future.

Beautifully executed technique with classic simplicity of form and composition that is undercut by the artist's narcissism, problematic cultural fetishism, cliche new-agey spritiualism, and unapologetic drive for capital. See the NY Times review

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Ever since I saw the segment about Greg and ASHES AND SNOW on "Sunday Morning"(CBS)I have done nothing but plan my trip to NY, to Pier 54 to see ASHES AND SNOW!
Just the few photos shown on that program
moved me to 'goose bumps' and 'awe' beyond my imagination!
I am biased...a wildlife photographer and rabid animal lover...Colbert's photos said more to me than a decent command of the english language could ever say in it's wildest usage!
This ASHES AND SNOW is a 'life time' MUST FOR ME!
I will let you know my thoughts, later!

Jon Read you said it "I'm not the type to cry in public"- I was exactly the same way. I've never cried at an exhibit before. It was so incredibly beautiful my boundaries were entirely lost within the first 30 feet in.

That it seemed so unreal that I questioned if it was digitally altered is proof of our/my removal from our natural world and our place within it. I was entirely changed upon exiting. The film was indescribable, and apparently was to most everyone, since people all around me were silenced in awe the entire time. This is a pitiful display of words trying to describe a thing with such powerful beauty and awakening capabilities, I'm almost embarrassed to write it. If you haven't been- go. I'll stop gushing now.

Please let me know where I can purchase large format museum quality prints of these images.

Originals go for about $80,000

I just returned from viewing 'ashes and snow,' and just wanted to throw my 2cents in -- first of all, the space was amazing. I loved the way the photos were presented (floating/lights/gravel behind) -- but as for the work itself ----------- not impressed. I just thought it was a bit insulting to indiginous people. Not that he should be flying little white kids in to sit next to the cheetah, but it was just glorifying this idea that westerners have about the "purity" of indiginious people in asia, africa, india, etc -- as if little african children go hang out with cheetahs all day long. People who are moved by this kind of sentimental shtick should just be honest and buy an Anne Geddes (sp?) calendar.

I saw the exhibition today. I have no words, and too many words. It was thrilling, beautiful at it's peak and I just wish beeing able to get back there ... I am looking forward to buy the DVD of that fabulous movie shown there. Is it available somewhere? Or then, when will it be?

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To the author of the quote above, explain this. I have not been to New York but have seen the images available on-line and the notion of this somehow being fashion photography is absurd. You are trying to insult the artist for his use of "pretty" indigenous people but you are the one being supremely insulting. Your "Nambla-esque" accusations are equally vile. Ill-conceived comments such as these can only reflect negatively upon you. I have more respect for the author who stated that these images further our generalization of indigenous peoples as somehow being "spiritual" or "pure." I believe, however, that the subjects in these works are necessary to convey Colbert's notion of communication between the species because people in the Western world are far too removed from the species featured here. It is also true that Westerners have a very different perspective of human-animal relationships. I agree that Colbert's commentary comes off as a bit new-agey and gimmicky, but this is separated from his photography. Once separated, his works have profound meaning.

I loved the Ashes and Snow Exhibit. I am looking for the picture of the child reading to the elephant without any advertising on it. I don't want any words at all on this picture. This is a geniune piece of artwork that these people are selling like a piece of crap. If Gregory Colbert's name is at the bottom in small letters, then I will except it. Also, after standing an hour on line to get into the exhibit in NYC, they make you stand during the movie. It was very tiring. They have all this beautiful, transcendental music there so you get into the trance of it all, then they force you to stand during the exhibition. Other than these complaints, it is absolutely wonderful. Anyway, please let me know if this picture is available without advertising.
Thanks.

Yesterday was the last day of Ashes and Snow, I went for the second time. The pictures still took my breath away, from just from its beauty, but the implied connection between the various species in the animal kingdom, including men. To those with the comments about "colonialism" and other negative comments such as the NY Times review, you need to read the Kings new clothes story again and compare that to your opinions. Just because the images are serene, Non-Disturbing, and does not display asian natives in hunger, distress or being killed, does not mean it's not contemporary Art. I feel a lot of "culturally acute" Westerners almost expect all third world country folks to be portrayed as dying of hunger to do them justice. Though they certainly have their share of issues, people in third world countries are at peace with their environment, unlike us.

Please someone tell me where I can purchase Ashes and snow prints other than the online store!

So for those of you who are so worried about fashion photography, Benneton, digital manipulation, etc. What does move you? Where do you locate your reverence for the natural world! At what point in clearly urban lives did you decide that nature was only natural if it looked a certain way. One of the most astonishing things about the photographs is the way they address the delicate balance between what is and isn't staged. Very deliberately, no? Because that is one of the photographer's main messages, is it not? He makes no attempt to give us a nature that matches our expectations whether we indulge in the arty realism of dark photographs depicting racism, poverty and despair (an affectation) or prefer a gentler symbolist lens (unrepentant affectation!) We know that women don't dance with hawks, men don't swim with whales, children don't read to elephants without manipulating the circumstance. So why complain about whether something is fake or not! These situations are touching precisely because they will never be found they must always be made. Each photograph that appears so serene and posed is one quiet frame chosen from thousands depicting hard work and activity. Free-diving is training and control, strength and motion! I've heard that the film accompanying the exhibit is not as lyrical as the photographs which is a shame. However, for those who worry about whether the photographs have been manipulated-- are "real"-- the film should serve as validation of one kind of truth. It is evidence that someone, maybe not the kind of someone an urban faux-realist prefers, did everything necessary to go free-diving with whales; that an enchanting child the size of a wild beast's snack was willing and able to sit with a cat twice her size; that an elegant woman danced with an eagle before it sailed off. Absolutely nothing natural about any of it but we can see that it happened just the same.

Hi to everybody, I was visiting in new york last april from France and somebody told me about this exhibition. waou I can even tell what I felt when I saw those pictures, they are the most beautifull I ever saw, I m a very big fan of gregory colbert and I encourage everyody to see this exhib as soon at it will be in their country. I hope it comes really soon in paris.
good luck to gregory and keep us dreaming with your art. Thank you for that

I'm really into getting a photo of Colbert's. I don't care if it's a copy or not but I jsut really don't want a poster. Does anyone know where I can get an actual photo..I'll pay anythinghim

Did anyone ever find copies of Colbert's pictures without advertisement? If so, please share the info with me because I just encountered his art this week-end and am entranced by it.Thanks.

Anyone find where to buy Colbert's pictures?

I live in Canada and have only had access to his website, but Gregory's aim, or so I believe, is really to give people something that a lot of us fine lacking in our lives. What is it? For me is was the peace, connectiona and sincereity so much of our daily life misses out one. But also compassion and a way to open your heart... if your willing.
Please come to Ottawa!

Y`a qu`un a dire C magnifique, et j`adore la collection avec les elephants

If you live in Vancouver you can find a lot picture from Gregory Colbert at this adress 50 Powell Street (gastown) BC Canada

Hi does anyone know where to purchase prints either on line or in retail in Australia

The only place you can get anything by Gregory Colbert is from his website. Hiis book, posters, movie are not sold anypalce else, except his traveling shows. He has total control of his sales. I have not seen the traveling show but, I have seen the film Ashes and Snow. AWESOME!

I try to contact some one regarding an issue that I have with the dvd of Ash and snow.
I want to write to Mr. Gregory colbert or the organisation for Ash and Snow.
In May 2006 I went to see Ash and Snow in Santa Monica wich was for me a beautiful moment in my life I loved it so much that I purchase the DVD,
I am a single mom and the dvd cost me $50.00, I wanted to finaly see it last week and at my big deception, there was no dvd, the beautiful package was all gluded but no dvd.
Please, let me know where or to whom I can address my problem.
Thank you very much

This is outstanding. Extremely beautiful. But if you think this is the most beautiful thing you have experienced, try deep meditation which gets better and better.

where can i purchase a poster of the ashes and snow boy reading to the elephant? i dont care about the writing or advertising on it- just would love to hang one in my living room! Thanks