[Leica] Update

[Lluis Ripoll]

Dear friends,
Despite my absence, I am still following the issues that I consider important, including Bill Clough's message commenting on the decline in participation.

The LUG book is very important, and we miss Ted encouraging us to publish. I did so in early January, if I remember correctly, but I would like to add something else, and that is that the LUG is an unforgettable meeting place for me. Thanks to the LUG and, of course, Brian, I have had the pleasure of making many great new friends, many of whom have come to Barcelona, while others I have met in Chicago. I just want to say that I hope this continuity is maintained.

My absence due to my work has brought some good news that I would like to share. For the second time (which is quite extraordinary), the Department of Culture of the Government of Catalonia has purchased part of my photographic collection for the Museums of Sitges. There have been 41 silver gelatin prints, and in addition, in April I will be exhibiting 32 silver gelatin prints, all made by me in my darkroom, under the title ‘Memories’ (of Barcelona). I have taken few new photographs and I want to continue working on my photographic archive in my darkroom. I hope to return soon to share my work with you. Thank you for your friendship and understanding.  

Saludos cordiales
Lluis