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==Photography==
==Photography==

Smith has cited evidence, available online in a ''[[Rolling Stone]]'' article from 2023, that she took a picture of the musician [[Billy Corgan]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Greene |first=Andy |date=2023-04-18 |title=Billy Corgan Is Happy If Anyone Listens to the New Smashing Pumpkins Album |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/billy-corgan-new-smashing-pumpkins-record-1234715166/ |access-date=2024-01-22 |website=Rolling Stone |language=en-US}}</ref>


In 2002, Smith published her first book, ''Laws of the Bandit Queens''.<ref>{{Cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=djnaAAAAMAAJ&newbks=0&hl=zh-CN |title=Laws of the Bandit Queens: Words to Live by from 35 of Today's Most Revolutionary Women |date=2002 |publisher=Three Rivers Press |isbn=978-0-609-80807-8 |language=en}}</ref> It contains portraits of women who influenced Smith in her career goals by succeeding while living unconventional lives. Some of the 35 women included are [[Alice Walker]], [[Sandra Bernhard]], [[Lydia Lunch]], and [[Ann Magnuson]].<ref>https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/438225# Goodreads</ref>
In 2002, Smith published her first book, ''Laws of the Bandit Queens''.<ref>{{Cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=djnaAAAAMAAJ&newbks=0&hl=zh-CN |title=Laws of the Bandit Queens: Words to Live by from 35 of Today's Most Revolutionary Women |date=2002 |publisher=Three Rivers Press |isbn=978-0-609-80807-8 |language=en}}</ref> It contains portraits of women who influenced Smith in her career goals by succeeding while living unconventional lives. Some of the 35 women included are [[Alice Walker]], [[Sandra Bernhard]], [[Lydia Lunch]], and [[Ann Magnuson]].<ref>https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/438225# Goodreads</ref>
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In her personal work, Smith continued pursuing inspirational stories about issues she cared about most, writing and photographing essays about [[gun violence]] in America,<ref>{{Cite news |last=Lartey |first=Jamiles |date=2016-04-07 |title=‘I lost part of my soul’: the mothers who lost their children to gun violence |url=https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2016/apr/07/mothers-children-gun-violence-victims-ali-smith-photography |access-date=2024-01-22 |work=The Guardian |language=en-GB |issn=0261-3077}}</ref> [[Medical cannabis|medical marijuana]],<ref>{{Cite news |date=2019-09-04 |title=With pancreatic cancer, what Stephen needs is legalised cannabis |url=https://www.theguardian.com/society/2019/sep/04/with-pancreatic-cancer-what-stephen-needs-is-legalised-cannabis |access-date=2024-01-22 |work=The Guardian |language=en-GB |issn=0261-3077}}</ref> the environmental work of [[Waste picker|waste-pickers]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Smith |first=Ali |date=2022-03-01 |title=A Revolution Is Taking Place, One Can at a Time |url=https://www.villagevoice.com/a-revolution-is-taking-place-one-can-at-a-time/ |access-date=2024-01-22 |website=The Village Voice}}</ref>
In her personal work, Smith continued pursuing inspirational stories about issues she cared about most, writing and photographing essays about [[gun violence]] in America,<ref>{{Cite news |last=Lartey |first=Jamiles |date=2016-04-07 |title=‘I lost part of my soul’: the mothers who lost their children to gun violence |url=https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2016/apr/07/mothers-children-gun-violence-victims-ali-smith-photography |access-date=2024-01-22 |work=The Guardian |language=en-GB |issn=0261-3077}}</ref> [[Medical cannabis|medical marijuana]],<ref>{{Cite news |date=2019-09-04 |title=With pancreatic cancer, what Stephen needs is legalised cannabis |url=https://www.theguardian.com/society/2019/sep/04/with-pancreatic-cancer-what-stephen-needs-is-legalised-cannabis |access-date=2024-01-22 |work=The Guardian |language=en-GB |issn=0261-3077}}</ref> the environmental work of [[Waste picker|waste-pickers]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Smith |first=Ali |date=2022-03-01 |title=A Revolution Is Taking Place, One Can at a Time |url=https://www.villagevoice.com/a-revolution-is-taking-place-one-can-at-a-time/ |access-date=2024-01-22 |website=The Village Voice}}</ref>


Smith's photo assignments cover subjects as varied as gun violence, to celebrity portraits of [[Isabella Rossellini]]<ref>{{Cite news |last=Hattenstone |first=Simon |date=2020-10-13 |title=Isabella Rossellini: ‘Ageing brings a lot of happiness. You get fatter – but there is freedom’ |url=https://www.theguardian.com/film/2020/oct/13/isabella-rossellini-ageing-brings-a-lot-of-happiness-you-get-fatter-but-there-is-freedom |access-date=2024-01-22 |work=The Guardian |language=en-GB |issn=0261-3077}}</ref> and [[Paulina Porizkova]],<ref>{{Cite news |last=Wiseman |first=Eva |date=2022-11-27 |title=‘Being heard is better than being seen’: supermodel Paulina Porizkova on living ‘unfiltered’ |url=https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2022/nov/27/being-heard-is-better-than-being-seen-supermodel-paulina-porizkova |access-date=2024-01-22 |work=The Observer |language=en-GB |issn=0029-7712}}</ref> among other clients.
Smith's photo assignments cover subjects as varied as gun violence, to celebrity portraits of [[Isabella Rossellini]]<ref>{{Cite news |last=Hattenstone |first=Simon |date=2020-10-13 |title=Isabella Rossellini: ‘Ageing brings a lot of happiness. You get fatter – but there is freedom’ |url=https://www.theguardian.com/film/2020/oct/13/isabella-rossellini-ageing-brings-a-lot-of-happiness-you-get-fatter-but-there-is-freedom |access-date=2024-01-22 |work=The Guardian |language=en-GB |issn=0261-3077}}</ref> and [[Paulina Porizkova]],<ref>{{Cite news |last=Wiseman |first=Eva |date=2022-11-27 |title=‘Being heard is better than being seen’: supermodel Paulina Porizkova on living ‘unfiltered’ |url=https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2022/nov/27/being-heard-is-better-than-being-seen-supermodel-paulina-porizkova |access-date=2024-01-22 |work=The Observer |language=en-GB |issn=0029-7712}}</ref> among other clients. She also did work for ''[[Rolling Stone]]'' magazine, including, in 2023 photo of[[Billy Corgan]] of [[Smashing Pumpkins]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Greene |first=Andy |date=2023-04-18 |title=Billy Corgan Is Happy If Anyone Listens to the New Smashing Pumpkins Album |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/billy-corgan-new-smashing-pumpkins-record-1234715166/ |access-date=2024-01-22 |website=Rolling Stone |language=en-US}}</ref>


Smith’s second book of photography — ''Momma Love: How the Mother Half Lives''<ref>{{Cite book |last=Smith |first=Ali |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=U08VngEACAAJ&newbks=0 |title=Momma Love: How the Mother Half Lives |date=May 2013 |publisher=Thunder Baby Press |isbn=978-0-9887551-0-9 |language=en}}</ref> — is an exploration of modern motherhood through a [[Feminism|feminist]] perspective via portraiture and deeply personal interviews. It was a New York Times "pick",{{citation needed|date=January 2024}} activist [[Gloria Steinem]] wrote the back cover copy, calling it "a gift to moms,"<ref>{{Cite web |date=2013-04-10 |title=Mama Love, Momma Love |url=https://www.huffpost.com/entry/mama-love-momma-love_b_3041855 |access-date=2024-01-22 |website=HuffPost |language=en}}</ref> and photographer [[Amy Arbus]] deemed it “essential".<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.mommyshorts.com/2013/05/how-the-mother-half-lives.html | title=How the Mother Half Lives | date=10 May 2013 }}</ref>
Smith’s second book of photography — ''Momma Love: How the Mother Half Lives''<ref>{{Cite book |last=Smith |first=Ali |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=U08VngEACAAJ&newbks=0 |title=Momma Love: How the Mother Half Lives |date=May 2013 |publisher=Thunder Baby Press |isbn=978-0-9887551-0-9 |language=en}}</ref> — is an exploration of modern motherhood through a [[Feminism|feminist]] perspective via portraiture and deeply personal interviews. It was a New York Times "pick",{{citation needed|date=January 2024}} activist [[Gloria Steinem]] wrote the back cover copy, calling it "a gift to moms,"<ref>{{Cite web |date=2013-04-10 |title=Mama Love, Momma Love |url=https://www.huffpost.com/entry/mama-love-momma-love_b_3041855 |access-date=2024-01-22 |website=HuffPost |language=en}}</ref> and photographer [[Amy Arbus]] deemed it “essential".<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.mommyshorts.com/2013/05/how-the-mother-half-lives.html | title=How the Mother Half Lives | date=10 May 2013 }}</ref>

Revision as of 19:24, 25 January 2024

Ali Smith is an American photographer, musician, and author[1] who in the 1990s was a bass player for the band Speedball Baby, and as one-half of The Oubliettes. Her memoir The Ballad of Speedball Baby, was published by Blackstone Publishing in 2024.[2][3][4][5]

Ali Smith has published two books of photography. She is a contributor to publications including The Guardian, The Observer, The New York NY Times, People Magazine, and The Village Voice.[6]

Photography

In 2002, Smith published her first book, Laws of the Bandit Queens.[7] It contains portraits of women who influenced Smith in her career goals by succeeding while living unconventional lives. Some of the 35 women included are Alice Walker, Sandra Bernhard, Lydia Lunch, and Ann Magnuson.[8]

In her personal work, Smith continued pursuing inspirational stories about issues she cared about most, writing and photographing essays about gun violence in America,[9] medical marijuana,[10] the environmental work of waste-pickers.[11]

Smith's photo assignments cover subjects as varied as gun violence, to celebrity portraits of Isabella Rossellini[12] and Paulina Porizkova,[13] among other clients. She also did work for Rolling Stone magazine, including, in 2023 photo ofBilly Corgan of Smashing Pumpkins.[14]

Smith’s second book of photography — Momma Love: How the Mother Half Lives[15] — is an exploration of modern motherhood through a feminist perspective via portraiture and deeply personal interviews. It was a New York Times "pick",[citation needed] activist Gloria Steinem wrote the back cover copy, calling it "a gift to moms,"[16] and photographer Amy Arbus deemed it “essential".[17]

Writing

Smith has published three books to date:

  • Laws of the Bandit Queens: Words to Live by from 35 of Today's Most Revolutionary Women (2002) Pub. Three Rivers Press
  • Momma Love: How the Mother Half Lives (2013) Pub. Thunder Baby Press
  • The Ballad of Speedball Baby: A Memoir (2024) Pub. Blackstone Publishing Inc

Smith’s writing has accompanied the photography in her books and publications. A few examples: Parenting during the pandemic for the New York Times;[18] The environmental importance of work by waste-pickers and “canners” for the Village Voice;[19] The effect of Donald Trump’s election on children aging out of the foster care system;[20] How to be environmentally responsible at Thanksgiving for the Village Voice;[21] A poem for the pandemic.[22]

References

  1. ^ Ali Smith (2021-09-23). "This Is How I Look Taking My Son to School, My Sanitized Fingers Crossed". nytimes.com. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
  2. ^ "The Ballad of Speedball Baby". www.blackstonepublishing.com. Retrieved 2024-01-22.
  3. ^ Vivian Manning-Schaffel (2024-01-17). "Ali Smith Recalls Her Punk Past". Shondaland.com. Retrieved 2024-01-24.
  4. ^ "Review: Speedball Baby: A Memoir". PublishersWeekly.com. 2023-10-31. Retrieved 2024-01-24.
  5. ^ "Review: Ali Smith finally tells her rock 'n' roll origin story in Speedball Baby". Buzzmag.co.uk. 2024-01-16. Retrieved 2024-01-25.
  6. ^ Smith, Lauren White with Ali. "An Award-Winning Author Shares Her Story". Independent Publisher - feature. Retrieved 2024-01-22.
  7. ^ Laws of the Bandit Queens: Words to Live by from 35 of Today's Most Revolutionary Women. Three Rivers Press. 2002. ISBN 978-0-609-80807-8.
  8. ^ https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/438225# Goodreads
  9. ^ Lartey, Jamiles (2016-04-07). "'I lost part of my soul': the mothers who lost their children to gun violence". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2024-01-22.
  10. ^ "With pancreatic cancer, what Stephen needs is legalised cannabis". The Guardian. 2019-09-04. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2024-01-22.
  11. ^ Smith, Ali (2022-03-01). "A Revolution Is Taking Place, One Can at a Time". The Village Voice. Retrieved 2024-01-22.
  12. ^ Hattenstone, Simon (2020-10-13). "Isabella Rossellini: 'Ageing brings a lot of happiness. You get fatter – but there is freedom'". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2024-01-22.
  13. ^ Wiseman, Eva (2022-11-27). "'Being heard is better than being seen': supermodel Paulina Porizkova on living 'unfiltered'". The Observer. ISSN 0029-7712. Retrieved 2024-01-22.
  14. ^ Greene, Andy (2023-04-18). "Billy Corgan Is Happy If Anyone Listens to the New Smashing Pumpkins Album". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2024-01-22.
  15. ^ Smith, Ali (May 2013). Momma Love: How the Mother Half Lives. Thunder Baby Press. ISBN 978-0-9887551-0-9.
  16. ^ "Mama Love, Momma Love". HuffPost. 2013-04-10. Retrieved 2024-01-22.
  17. ^ "How the Mother Half Lives". 10 May 2013.
  18. ^ "This Is How I Look Taking My Son to School, My Sanitized Fingers Crossed".
  19. ^ "A Revolution is Taking Place, One Can at a Time". March 2022.
  20. ^ "New Yorkers ontfermen zich over kwetsbare kinderen in het Trump-regime". 23 November 2018.
  21. ^ "Thanks for Feasting Sustainably". 22 November 2021.
  22. ^ "Ali Smith".
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