And in more Grace Before Dying news, Lori Waselchuk’s photographs are featured along with six other bodies of work by other artists in The Open Society Foundation’s documentary photography project “Moving Walls 17.”

“Moving Walls 17″ is an exhibition that addresses the relationship between those in power and those who are governed by them. The collection of images show how power can be (ab)used as a mechanism for social control, and in the worst cases, as a tool for oppression. At the same time, this work acknowledges the strength and defiance of those who suffer as a result.

The Washington Office of the Open Society Foundation is hosting a reception for “Moving Walls” in Washington, D.C. on July 27, 2011 from 6 to 8:30 pm. RSVP and find out more information on their event page.

More information about Lori Waselchuk’s Grace Before Dying exhibition in “Moving Walls 17,” including a short slideshow of images, is on the Open Society Foundation’s web page.

You can learn more about The Open Society Foundation’s mission to build and protect vibrant democracies in which governments are accountable to their citizens here.

More press coming in for Lori Waselchuk’s new monograph Grace Before Dying! Says The Midwest Book Review in a short but sweet review in The Social Issues Shelf section of their July 2011 issues of “Wisconsin Bookwatch” and online book review magazine:

A death with dignity can at times be something very difficult to acquire. Grace Before Dying is a work of black and white photography as Lori Waselchuk focuses on the infamous prison Angola and how the inmates and prison staff have launched ways to give these men a death that isn’t hollow and without meaning. A moving compilation of photography that catches much soul, an essay from Lawrence N. Powell drives the soul of the matter, and makes for a very educated read. Grace Before Dying is certainly a thoughtful read, a must for any socially active photography collection, highly recommended.

Highly-regarded website Reading Jungle, a resource for parents and educators fulfilling children’s literacy needs, has selected our picture book Color Bears by Judy Palaferro for their summer reading list! Also check out their Facebook page for a lengthier review. Excerpt:

Whimsical designs, adorable bears in candy-colored hues, and visually stimulating black-and-white pages highlight the simple text of Color Bears to bring delight to toddlers and infants. Created with advice from early education experts, this wonderful gift book introduces perception concepts and language with high-concept art in a style well suited to fashion-forward boutiques and buyers.

You can also find more information and buy the book on our website HERE.

Thanks for the feature, Reading Jungle!

But really. In their warm profile and review of photographer Lori Waselchuk’s new monograph Grace Before Dying, community blog West Philly Local revealed a special deal available for Waselchuk’s neighbors: the book retails through our site for $39.95, but if you live in West Philly, Lori will also sign and hand deliver the book to you. Write her at lori@loriwaselchukphotos.com for more details.

In the interview with West Philly Local, Waselchuk said of her three-year project, “This has always been a statement on humanity and what’s possible in all of us.”

Read the rest of the profile on West Philly Local, and find more information on the book and travelling exhibition event information here.