Photographing Sports on TV Screens: A Viral Trend Sparks Debate Over Originality
The article explores a growing trend where photographers capture images of sports broadcasts from their TV screens, creating artistic blur and saturated colors. The trend gained global attention when French photographer Florence Pernet posted World Cup images of Kylian Mbappé, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Lamine Yamal taken from her couch. The practice dates back to 1972 when Belgian photographer Harry Gruyaert photographed the Munich Olympics on a color TV. Recently, the trend revived during the Milan Winter Games, with photographer Matthew Johnson's image of figure skater Alysa Liu going viral. While the public appreciates the dreamlike, nostalgic quality of these photos, the photography community is divided. Critics accuse practitioners of being impostors and stealing work from on-site photographers. Supporters argue it is a legitimate artistic interpretation. The article also notes a broader trend toward more artistic, blurry sports photography that resonates on social media.
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