September 23, 2003
Camera phones find role in art
When picture phones meet the Arts. On September 13, the Norwegian Theatre in Oslo held the opening of the what is the first exhibition of photo art, Bromkameratenes Nokiagalleri, featuring photos taken by means of camera phones in Norway - and possibly also the first of its kind throughout Europe.
The exhibition is comprised of approximately 80 pictures taken with a Nokia 7650 smartphone, and combines new technology with older photographic techniques, according to InfoSync World via wireless savvy Techdirt.
"Compared with professional camera equipment, such cameras do of course have their very distinct limitations. Nevertheless, it is the eye of the photographer which determines the opportunity for a good photo" said Rune Jensen, another photographer featured at the exhibition. "Camera phones also have their advantages, however. They can, for instance, operate silently - and of course there is the benefit of always having the camera available and ready for use."
On a related note, cell phone ringtones have inspired artists too, musicians. cf Ringtone Concerts.
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