Right Eye Dominant

Simulated Memories: An Interview with Lev Manovich

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:00:00 -0600

Since the onset of digital imaging, there has been a distinctive swing toward the analogue "look," whether achieved through true analogue processes or digital simulations. The rise of AI has further muddied the waters, raising questions about what is real and what is simulacrum. I discuss all of this and more with my guest, Lev Manovich. Together, we explore what the future of photographic and artistic image-making may entail.

Lev Manovich website

Lev's "Photography and Automation" Timeline

Lev Manovich artwork

Jean Baudrillard's Simulacra and Simulation

On Peter Hujar: An Interview with Joel Smith

Tue, 19 May 2026 05:00:00 -0600

Peter Hujar's career flew mostly under the radar during his lifetime. Active from the 1950s through 1980s, his work straddled the bohemian, creative worlds of downtown New York City. After acquiring an extensive archive, The Morgan Library & Museum has been bringing this work to a wider audience. I talk with curator Joel Smith about Peter Hujar's life and work and the upcoming exhibition "Hujar: Contact."

Links:

Hujar: Contact exhibition at The Morgan

"Peter Hujar's Day" film

The Peter Hujar archive

Jeff Cowen: Photo Alchemist

Tue, 05 May 2026 05:00:00 -0600

Jeff Cowen is an American artist best known for pushing photography beyond documentation into something closer to alchemy. We discuss his early days on the streets of New York, his association with Larry Clark and Ralph Gibson, and his journey to Europe, all while single-mindedly pursuing his muse.

Links:

Jeff Cowen website

David Campany: thoughts on the work of Jeff Cowen

Jeff's exhibition at Fotografiska

Anastasia Samoylova: Adaptations

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0600

In this episode, I talk with Anastasia Samoylova about navigating America as a Russian artist and building her work from the unlikely vantage point of Florida—a place that often feels like a microcosm of the country itself. We discuss displacement, cultural distance, and how her connection with the work of Walker Evans has sharpened her perspective on the American landscape.

Links:

Anastasia Samoylova website

"Floridas" exhibition at the Met

Anastasia on Instagram

Susan Meiselas: Encore Presentation

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0600

Magnum photographer and true master of the medium Susan Meiselas joined my for a nice chat to discuss her lifetime of work, as featured in her traveling exhibition "Mediations." We talked about many of her iconic images and series, including "Carnival Strippers" as well as her noteworthy work in a Nicaraguan war zone. Such an honor to speak with a true giant of photography.

Links

Susan Meiselas website

Susan's Instagram

Carnival Strippers at the Magnum website

"Malatov Man" photography

Erik Kessels: Man in the Middle

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0600

Advertising visionary, artist, curator, and prolific bookmaker Erik Kessels joins me for a sharp, funny conversation about creativity across commerce and art. We talk appropriation and context, knowing when to say “no,” and why some of the best ideas start in your own creative backyard.

Links:

Erik Kessels website

Muddy Dance book

Erik Kessels on Instagram

Antony Cairns: Abstraction Through Apparatus

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0600

Dystopian urban landscapes shimmer forth from a variety of dead technology formats... just another day at the studio for London UK based photo artist Antony Cairns. We talk punch cards, pixels and digital ink. An inspiring chat with an adventurous, audacious artist.

Links

Antony Cairns website

Nice video about Antony by Tate Modern

Pixelvision 2000 profile

Robert Frank: 100th Episode Special

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0700

I am so thrilled to share my 100th episode. To celebrate, I speak with curator Sarah Greenough about my all-time favorite photographer, Robert Frank. Sarah had the privilege of working with Robert when the National Gallery of Art acquired his archive from "The Americans." Such a treat to talk all about my photo hero with someone who knew him and his work so well.

Edward Burtynsky: The Great Acceleration

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0700

Edward Burtynsky is one of the preeminent photographers working today. For decades, his work has examined the human impact on the environment. By turns troubling and awe-inspiring, his large-scale images reveal a world in rapid transition. An illuminating and deeply engaging discussion.

Links:

Edward Burtynsky website

Burtynsky at the International Center of Photography

Edward Burtynsky Instagram

Howard Greenberg: Pictures on the Wall

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0700

We take a peek behind the scenes of the photo collecting world in this conversation with Howard Greenberg. As owner of his prestigious namesake gallery in New York City, Howard has been a integral champion of photography's collectability and value as an art form. A fun chat with a dyed-in-the-wool New York icon.

Links:

Howard Greenberg Gallery website

Profile on Int'l Photo Awards website

Howard Greenberg Gallery on Instagram

On Andrei Tarkovsky: An Interview with Raymond De Luca

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0700

Another detour into the world of cinema. Legendary Soviet director Andrei Tarkovsky reshaped how we think about the image—through time, movement, and the frame itself. I take a deep dive into his life and work with Russian historian Raymond De Luca.

Links:

Andrei Tarkovsky website

Raymond De Luca bio

"And The Cow Burned" book by Raymond DeLuca

Todd Hido: Encore Presentation

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0700

To wind down the year I am presenting an encore of my episode with the great Todd Hido. We had this conversation back in 2022, so if you're a new listener, here's your chance to dive into a terrific talk with one of today's major photographers. So much valuable insight shared here... thank you again, Todd!

Daido Moriyama: Quartet

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0700

In the aftermath of World War II, a stark new visual language was developing in Japan. No photographer epitomized this provoking new direction more than Daido Moriyama. I welcome editor and writer Mark Holborn to discuss the seminal work being presented (finally) in the new book Daido Moriyama: Quartet.

Links:

Daido Moriyama website

The new book: Quartet

Mark Holborn at Artforum

Mark Holborn on Goodreads

Tanya Traboulsi: The City & The Sea

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0700

On this episode, I have a wonderful conversation with Beirut, Lebanon based photographer Tanya Traboulsi. We discuss family, memories and the desire to connect with the place we feel most at home. An enlightening exploration of personal and universal yearning.

Links:

Tanya's website

Tanya's Instgram

Michael Ackerman: Homesick New York

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0700

Excited to welcome Michael Ackerman back to the podcast. We talk all about his return to New York on the eve of his newest book release, appropriately titled "Homesick New York." An inspiring artist shares his process.

Martin Venezky: A Creative Life

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -0600

My guest for this episode is multi-talented, multi-media artist Martin Venezky. We discuss graphic design, collage and, of course, photography. All of this while pondering the challenges of staying curious as you move through life, and learning new things, no matter how old you are. Really enjoyed this conversation; I hope you do, too.

Liz Potter: Wide Horizons

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -0600

Thrilled to welcome to the podcast fellow Gen-Xer, high desert dweller and photographic experimenter Liz Potter. From Holgas to Polaroid lifts, we run the gamut of topics. I hope you enjoy this fun conversation.

Links:

Liz Potter website

Liz Potter IG

Minor White: Memories and Manifestations

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0600

I welcome photo historian and professor Todd Cronan to the podcast to discuss the life and work of the enigmatic Minor White. A driving force in 20th Century photography who deserves a refreshed consideration, White not only held a pivotal role at the helm of Aperture magazine, he also created photographic work that melded the spiritual with the cerebral.

Robert Stivers: Dancing in the Dark

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0600

Robert Stivers is a visual artist who uses analogue photographic processes in surprising ways. We have a really fun discussion about his life and his work, noting that one must dance their way through life in order to fully embrace their creative potential... both literally and figuratively.

Links:

Robert Stivers website

Robert Stivers Instagram

Exhibition at Akron Art Museum

Julia Margaret Cameron: Arresting Beauty

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0600

Season Five starts off by looking back to the 19th Century. Julia Margaret Cameron was a trailblazing figure in the early days of the medium, whose work is still being celebrated today. I talk with curator Allison Pappas about the current exhibition on view at the Morgan Library and Museum in NYC.

Links:

Arresting Beauty at the Morgan

Julia Margaret Cameron at the V&A

Questions + Answers = Season 4 Finale

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0600

Back to my roots on this one... Your questions, my answers. A nice way to wrap up my fourth season of the podcast. So grateful for all of your support and for listening. Thank you!

Lucia Rollow: In The Darkroom

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 05:00:00 -0600

In this episode, we dive into the renewed energy around the photographic darkroom—and the magic that keeps people coming back. Lucia Rollow joins us to talk about the Bushwick Community Darkroom, where she's built a vibrant, supportive space for analog photography. We get into the ups, the downs, and everything it takes to keep this kind of creative community thriving.

Links:

Bushwick Community Darkroom

Lucia Rollow's website

Grain movie (as discussed)

Ron Jude: Look and Listen

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 05:00:00 -0600

In this episode I talk with photographer Ron Jude about his evolving approach to image-making, his connection to place, and how he weaves mystery into his work. We also get into the role of music and sound in his creative process, adding another layer to how he thinks about storytelling. Non-guilty pleasures are also discussed!

Mitch Epstein: Power and Glory

Tue, 13 May 2025 05:00:00 -0600

For over 50 years photographer Mitch Epstein has been interpreting the breadth and complexity of American life and our relationship with the urban and natural environments via his diverse work. I was excited to talk to this stalwart of contemporary photography, especially about his most recent work "Old Growth."

Reuben Radding: Heavenly Arms

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 05:00:00 -0600

In this episode, photographer Reuben Radding talks about hitting the streets of New York with his camera and an open mind, chasing moments full of emotion, energy, and human connection. We get into how his photos reflect both the city and his own inner world, and how making art has become a way to close the gap between himself and others.

Links:

Reuben Radding website

"Heavenly Arms" book purchase

Lou Reed song "Heavenly Arms"

Anders Petersen: Everyday People

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 05:00:00 -0600

Renowned for his raw, intimate, and deeply humanistic approach to photography, Swedish photographer Anders Petersen has spent decades capturing the lives of outsiders, night dwellers, and everyday people with striking intensity. In this interview, Petersen reflects on his journey—from his early days at Café Lehmitz to his continued exploration of the urban environment—and shares insights into his creative process, influences, and the enduring power of human connection.

Links:

Anders Petersen at the Spot Home Gallery, Napoli

Anders Petersen at Lensculture

Anders Petersen at Artnet

Matt Mahurin (as discussed in the conversation)

Mike Mandel: Evidence

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 05:00:00 -0600

Thrilled to welcome artist / photographer Mike Mandel to the podcast! We discuss his life in photography, the unique perspectives of California artists, and his collaborations with Larry Sultan, specifically on the groundbreaking book "Evidence."

Links:

Mike Mandel website

Evidence at D.A.P. Books

People In Cars

A story about the Photographer Baseball cards

Alec Soth: Looking Out, Looking In

Tue, 18 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -0700

Alec Soth is one of the most important fine-art photographers working today. Beginning with his groundbreaking projects "Sleeping By The Mississippi" and "Broken Manual" to his most current books like "A Pound of Pictures" and "Advice For Young Artists," For decades Alec has deftly created work of great emotional depth. It was an honor to welcome him to the podcast.

Links:

Alec Soth website

Alec Soth on YouTube

Alec Soth at Magnum Photos

Roberta Fuorvia: Trust Your Curator

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0700

Roberta Fuorvia is a Napoli, Italy-based independent curator, writer and photo consultant. In this conversation she shares her viewpoints on building community, forging successful collaborations with artists and thinking beyond the standard white walls of the exhibition world. A fun chat with a good friend.

Links:

Roberta Fuorvia on Instagram

The Docks

Behind The Icons book (Amazon Italia)

Christian Patterson: Time To Save

Tue, 07 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0700

American artist Christian Patterson is a master of multi-dimensional, photo-based projects. His latest book "Gong Co." is a testament to his creative and intellectual curiosity, not to mention the fortitude to work on a project that spanned almost 20 years. We discuss his journey to photography, his time in Memphis with William Eggleston, and his impressive, unique approach to photo books.

Links

Christian Patterson website

Gong Co. at TBW Books

Gong Co. at Editions Images Vevy

William Eggleston: Eggleston Art Foundation

Deborah Turbeville: Fashion and Fiction

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0700

Deborah Turbeville's work, known for its artistry and its mystery, stood out from the imagery of her male contemporaries like Helmut Newtown and Guy Bourdin. A fascinating discussion with director Nathalie Herschdorfer from the Photo Elysée in Lausanne, Switzerland, all about this enigmatic, female, fashion photographer who burst onto the scene in the 1970s.

Links:

Deborah Turbeville at the MUUS Collection

Photo Elysée website

Exhibition Information via The Photographer's Gallery

Lorenzo Castore: Taking Revenge On Time

Tue, 03 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0700

A wonderful chat with Italian photographer and filmmaker Lorenzo Castore. We discuss how his somewhat ungrounded, early life led him to be the artist he is today. We also discuss the challenges of wrestling with time in our art practice and how we can become victorious, if only temporarily.

Links:

Lorenzo Castore website

Lorenzo on Instagram

"Sing Your Song Boy" film

Spot Gallery

Arturo Soto: Border Documents

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0700

My guest for this episode is Mexico-born, Los Angeles-based photographer Arturo Soto. Our discussion centers on his body of work entitled "Border Documents" which explores the stories and memories of his father, set against the backdrop of the US / Mexico border. A great chat with a thoughtful artist and writer!

Links:

Arturo's website

Arturo's books at Eriskay Connection Publishing

Border Documents photos

Photography and Cinema: An Interview with David Campany

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -0600

I love cinema. I love photography. Why not talk about the commonalities and differences between these two camera-based mediums? My guest David Campany has literally written the book on "Photography and Cinema." A wide-ranging conversation with my first return guest to the podcast.

David Campany's Photography and Cinema book

Final scene of Truffaut's "400 Blows"

Eadweard Muybridge motion studies (text by David Campany)

On Alexander Rodchenko: Interview with Aglaya Glebova

Tue, 15 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -0600

Alexander Rodchenko was a 20th Century, Russian Constructivist artist known for his groundbreaking photography. Active in the early days of the Soviet Union, he used unconventional angles and dynamic compositions to redefine how reality was depicted. I speak with author and art historian Aglaya Glebova all about Rodchenko's creative output, as featured in her book "Alexander Rodchenko: Photography In The Time of Stalin."

Links:

Aglaya Glebova bio

Aglaya's blog post about the "paving photo" we discuss

some great examples of Rodchenko work via the Getty Museum

Anthony Vizzari: Vernacular Photography

Tue, 01 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -0600

My guest for this episode in Anthony Vizzari, who has been keeping the spirit of vernacular photography alive. Through his passion for photo booths and other mechanical means of image creation and distribution, Anthony is doing the unglamorous work of keeping the machines and the images made in the public sphere accessible to us all.

Links:

Anthony Vizzari website

Snapshot Vending Machine

Photobooth video

Ciro Battiloro: Silence is a Gift

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 05:00:00 -0600

My guest for this episode is Napoli, Italia photographer Ciro Battiloro. Ciro has created a fascinating body of work that centers on the inhabitants of the rough and tumble Sanità neighborhood in his home city. His photographs show a subtle and empathetic eye, while instilling a sense of dignity and grace to his subjects. We talk all about Napoli, a city I have a great fondness for.

Links:

Ciro's website

Silence Is A Gift book

Ciro on Instagram

Jim Goldberg: Coming and Going

Tue, 03 Sep 2024 05:00:00 -0600

Extremely honored to host Magnum photographer Jim Goldberg for the kick off for season 4! Jim is well known for his unique visual approach, combining photographs with written word, collage and more. Whether it's in book form, or on a gallery wall, Goldberg's work is both personal and universal. From "Raised by Wolves" to "Coming and Going" Jim and I discuss the breadth of his work and his life.

Links

Jim Goldberg website

Jim Goldberg at Magnum

Jim Goldberg / VANS collab

Joel Meyerowitz: In Living Color

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 05:00:00 -0600

The guest for the final episode of season three really needs no introduction. I was thrilled to welcome Joel Meyerowitz to the podcast. We talked about his work, his life, his curiosity and his ongoing passion for the medium of photography. A true master and living legend. What an honor to have him as my guest.

Links:

Joel Meyerowitz website

Joel Meyerowitz at the Howard Greenberg Gallery

Atget

Robert Frank

36 views of Mt. Fuji

Susan Wood: Behind The Scenes

Tue, 04 Jun 2024 05:00:00 -0600

This episode I welcome photographer Susan Wood, who was active in the magazine world in the 1950s through the 2000s, with the focus now on preserving her archive and mounting exhibitions. Our discussion focusses on her career path that included making iconic "behind the scenes" photographs on the set of "Easy Rider" as well as her work with John Lennon and Yoko Ono. A fun chat with a charming lady!

Jorge Delgado-Ureña: The Raw Society

Tue, 21 May 2024 05:00:00 -0600

An inspiring conversation with Jorge Delgado-Ureña, one of the co-founders of the Raw Society, a worldwide network of photographers, writers, travelers and other creatives. We talk all about travel, photo workshops and the DIY spirit of the Raw Society's community building.

Lomography: Don't Think, Just Shoot!

Tue, 07 May 2024 05:00:00 -0600

For over three decades, the name Lomography has been synonymous with experimental, DIY analogue photography. Started by a group of curious students after the fall of the Berlin Wall, it has grown into a worldwide community and a major source of cameras and film. My chat with Birgit Buchart of Lomography USA covers a lot of Lomo history, innovation and creativity.

Michael Grecco: Days of Punk

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 05:00:00 -0600

This episode I have a rollicking discussion all about punk / post-punk music as experienced through the camera lens of Michael Grecco. I get to geek out to stories of late nights on stage and backstage in the heady days of the late 1970s and early 80s Boston, MA. Play this one LOUD!

Links

Michael Grecco website

Days of Punk official website

Michael's Instagram

On Saul Leiter: A Subtle Complexity

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 05:00:00 -0600

Saul Leiter was a photographer who captured subtle, quiet moments among the cacophony of New York City from the 1940s through the early 2000s. His color work in particular, is a treasure trove which is currently coming to light. For this episode, I had the wonderful opportunity to chat with Michael Parillo and Margit Erb, who run the Saul Leiter Foundation.

Links:

Saul Leiter Foundation

Howard Greenberg Gallery

"Saul Leiter: In No Great Hurry" movie

Kate Palmer Albers: The Ephemeral Image

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 05:00:00 -0600

My guest on this episode is writer and professor Kate Palmer Albers, whose recent book "The Night Albums" explores the impermanence in photographic images; both intentional and unintended. A major shift in how we can think about the life of a photograph, and our own existence as well.

Links:

The Night Albums book

The First Photograph: Joseph Nicéphore Niépce

The Night Albums: A Review

Tony Chirinos: On The Precipice

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 05:00:00 -0600

An engaging conversation with Miami-based photographer Tony Chirinos. We discuss his photo book "The Precipice" which deals with hospital operating rooms, surgical tools, and hospital morgues. Not as macabre as it sounds, this discussion goes deep into the "theater" of life and death.

Links:

Tony's website

The Precipice at Gnomic Books

Tony's Instagram

On Miroslav Tichý: An Interview with Roman Buxbaum

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -0700

The life and work of photographic enigma Miroslav Tichý is the focal point of today's episode. I am joined by Roman Buxbaum, who runs the Tichý Ocean Foundation, the outlet for an extensive body of work by the eccentric, subversive Czech artist. Roman and I have an informative conversation that sheds light on this mysterious man of photography.

Links:

Tichý Ocean Foundation

A New York Times review of a Tichy exhibition at ICP

New book of Tichý work: "Screenshots"

Boris Eldagsen: A.I. (Artistic Intelligence)

Tue, 13 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -0700

Happy to welcome Boris Eldagsen to the podcast! Boris is at the bleeding edge where technology and fine art meet. He is a photographic artist and "promptographer" who incorporates A.I. into his creative workflow. We discuss the ins and the outs, the good, the bad and the ugly of this new frontier. Guess what, the sky isn't falling! A provocative discussion.

Links:

Boris Eldagsen website

The story behind his awarded A.I. photo, "The Electrician"

All About Midjourney

Jesse Lenz: Everyday Magic

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -0700

This episode I welcome photographer and photo book publisher Jesse Lenz to the podcast. We have a high spirited talk about the power of DIY, believing in your work, putting ink to paper, and the value of creating the things you want to see in the world. All this, plus we discuss his forthcoming book, "The Seraphim." Inspiration and positivity abounds.

Links:

Jesse Lenz website

Pre-order "The Seraphim" via Charcoal Press

The Charcoal Book Club

Chico Photo Review

Sergej Vutuc: The Edge Of Chaos

Tue, 16 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -0700

Yugoslavia-born, Paris-based artist Sergej Vutuc joins me for a deep conversation about pushing the boundaries with his creative work. Combining sound, live performance, analog film and zine-making, Sergej possesses a singular creative approach that is inspiring to behold.

Sergej Vutuc website

Sergej Vutuc Live Performance video

Sergej Vutuc Instagram

The Enigmatic Ray Johnson: Interview with Ellen Levy

Tue, 02 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -0700

A look at the life and work of a true art world enigma, Ray Johnson. Author Ellen Levy joins me to discuss the reluctant genius, sometimes referred to as "the most famous unknown artist." Collages and mail art and photos and more.

Links:

Ray Johnson Estate

Ray Johnson work at The Art Institute of Chicago

Ellen Levy on Instagram

A Book About Ray / Ellen Levy website

How To Draw A Bunny documentary

On Arthur Tress: Interview with Jim Ganz

Tue, 19 Dec 2023 05:00:00 -0700

Arthur Tress has been a prolific photographer since the mid 1960s. Though he may have flown under the radar when compared to some of his contemporaries, a new retrospective at The Getty Center in Los Angeles aims to change that. I had the pleasure of discussing the "new to me" work of Tress with The Getty's Senior Curator of Photographs, Jim Ganz.

Arthur Tress website

Arthur Tress at The Getty website

Flood Dream photo

Danny Clinch: Greetings From Asbury Park, NJ

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 05:00:00 -0700

Danny Clinch was born "down the shore" in New Jersey. From humble beginnings, he ascended the ladder of rock and roll photography to become one of the top shooters in the world of music. He's photographed everyone from Johnny Cash to Tupac; the Beastie Boys to "The Boss" Bruce Springsteen. This conversation has tons of Jersey references, but you don't gotta be from the Garden State to enjoy!

Danny Clinch website

Transparent Gallery

Metallica at San Quentin photo

Sea.Hear.Now. Festival in Asbury Park

ENCORE: Joan Liftin: A Life In Photography

Tue, 21 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0700

An encore presentation celebrating the life of Joan Liftin, who passed away earlier this year. We had a wonderful conversation back in season one. Sharing this as the dust settles from my recent trip to Paris Photo 2023.

Joan Liftin had an illustrious career in photography. Besides being a photographer with three monographs under her belt, Joan spent many years as a teacher at the ICP and a photo editor at the esteemed Magnum Photos. Plus, she was married to photographer Charles Harbutt. I really enjoyed this conversation, I hope you do, too.

Joan Liftin at the ICP

Charles Harbutt at Artnet

Magnum Photos

Penumbra Foundation: Alternative Processes

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0700

This episode I welcome the Executive Director of the Penumbra Foundation and self-described iconoclast, Geoffrey Berliner to the podcast. We have a lively chat about photography's past (as well as its present and future), alternative processes and putting artists first!

Links:

Penumbra Foundation website

Sally Mann Tintypes article

Geoffrey Berliner upcoming exhibition (with Romualdas Pozerskis)

Yolanda Cuomo: Design Revelations

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 05:00:00 -0600

A fun, New Jersey style chat with book designer and creative force of nature, Yolanda "Yo" Cuomo. We discuss her start in the publishing world, her work with Marvin Israel, and her stellar photo book design work for Paolo Pellegrin, Sylvia Plachy, Edward Keating and Diane Arbus. Lots to dig into here!

Links:

Yolanda Cuomo website

Diane Arbus: Revelations

Revelations Book (Amazon)

Marvin Israel video

Sylvia Plachy: Unguided Tour

Brian Griffin: Heaven Up Here

Tue, 10 Oct 2023 05:00:00 -0600

Legendary British photographer Brian Griffin joins me for an enjoyable chat about his career, especially his music / album cover work with such luminaries as Depeche Mode and Echo & The Bunnymen. My music geekery comes out in full force on this one; it brings back fond memories of hours spent listing to my vinyl albums back in 1980s New Jersey! What an honor to speak with a living legend of music photography.

Links:

Brian Griffin website

MODE book

Depeche Mode: A Broken Frame photo

Echo and the Bunnymen: Ocean Rain photo

Giancarlo Roma: Life in a Photographic Family

Tue, 26 Sep 2023 05:00:00 -0600

My guest for this episode is writer Giancarlo Roma. Not only is he the son of noted photographer Thomas Roma, and the grandson of Lee Friedlander, he also manages the photo book imprint Haywire Press. A fun conversation about growing up surrounded by photography!

Links:

Haywire Press

Friedlander First Fifty book (written / compiled by Giancarlo Roma)

Thomas Roma website

Tim Carpenter: Photographic Digressions

Tue, 12 Sep 2023 05:00:00 -0600

A nice conversation with photographer and writer Tim Carpenter. Tim's book "To Photograph Is To Learn How To Die" is available now and is well worth the read. This episode is for all the existential photographers out there... you know who you are.

Links:

The Ice Plant: publisher of Tim's book; buy it here

Tim Carpenter website

Stefan Sagmeister: Now is Better

Tue, 29 Aug 2023 05:00:00 -0600

Season Three starts off with a bang! Legendary graphic designer Stefan Sagmeister joins me for a great discussion about Werner Herzog, creative bravery, working hard, and how today might just be better than you think.

Links:

Sagmeister website

AIGA "Skin Cut" poster discussed

The Happy Film

Now Is Better book purchase

Werner Herzog

Susan Meiselas: Mediations

Tue, 20 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -0600

My season two final episode is a great one! Magnum photographer and true master of the medium Susan Meiselas joined my for a nice chat to discuss her lifetime of work, as featured in her traveling exhibition "Mediations." We talked about many of her iconic images and series, including "Carnival Strippers" as well as her noteworthy work in a Nicaraguan war zone. Such an honor to speak with a true giant of photography.

Links

Susan Meiselas website

Susan's Instagram

Carnival Strippers at the Magnum website

"Malatov Man" photography

Lena Fritsch: Ravens & Red Lipstick / Japanese Photography

Tue, 06 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -0600

A great chat with Lena Fritsch, all about Japanese photography after World War 2. Some familiar names pop up, but we also discuss unsung heroes and some new stars of the Japanese world of photography. It was a pleasure to speak to Lena, who wrote the book "Ravens & Red Lipstick: Japanese Photography Since 1945" published by Thames & Hudson.

Links:

"Ravens & Red Lipstick" Book

Morimura Yasumasa

Kimura Ihei

Domon Ken

Vivo Collective

Provoke: Nakahira Takuma and Moriyama Daido, Taki Koji, Takanashi Yutaka and Okada Takahiko

Tokyo Rumando

Nishino Sohei

Lauren Richman: No Camera Required

Tue, 23 May 2023 04:00:00 -0600

What constitutes a photograph? In its purest form, photography is literally "writing with light." A camera is not necessarily mandatory for creating photographic images. I discuss the world of cameraless photography with Lauren Richman, who curated an exhibit called "Direct Contact" at the Eskenazi Museum of Art in Bloomington, Indiana.

Links

Direct Contact: Cameraless Photography Now

Henry Holmes Smith

Show Your Work

Tue, 09 May 2023 05:00:00 -0600

An overview of the myriad ways to get your artwork in front of an audience. Get your work seen without losing your shirt or your self-respect! Some frank talk about the pros and cons of dealing with galleries, competitions and portfolio reviews, all with a healthy does of DIY enthusiasm to help you launch your artwork out into the world...and maybe even make a bit of money in the process.

Links:

PetaPixel's Tips For Showing Your Work

Lensculture's Guide to Working With Galleries

Chatter (music and artspace)

Cinema De Mes Reves (my work that is on display here in Albuquerque)

Jason Langer: Berlin Ghosts

Tue, 25 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -0600

The second installment of my two-part Berlin photo book conversations. This time I welcome photographer Jason Langer, who has a striking new book out, simply titled "Berlin." We have a great talk about loss, pain, death, religion, joy, sex and everything in between. This was a really insightful chat, I hope you enjoy it.

Links:

Jason Langer website

Jason Langer Instagram

Buy "Berlin" book

Christian Reister: Berlin Nights

Tue, 11 Apr 2023 03:00:00 -0600

This is part one of a two episode "Berlin Books" discussion. A wonderful chat with German photographer Christian Reister. Christian published his photo book "Berlin Nights" with Hoxton Mini Press in 2018, and I thought it'd be a great contrast to the second book to be discussed in my next episode. We chatted about music, Lomography, New York as well as one of my favorite cities, Berlin, Germany. A fun talk, I hope you enjoy as much as I did!

Links:

Berlin Nights book at Hoxton Mini Press website

Christian Reister's website

Christian Reister's Instagram

Lomography

Off Limits! Ethical Dilemmas in Photography

Tue, 28 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0600

Where do you draw the line when you decide to take a photograph? What subjects or approaches are off limits? What are the legal limits and obligations that a photographer faces when making photographs in public? When is consent required? All of these questions and more in this episode.

Links:

Arne Svenson: NYC Neighbors photos

Philip-Lorca diCorcia: Heads

Miroslav Tichy

Walker Evans: Subway Photos

Bruce Gilden: On the Streets video

Frank Ockenfels 3: Rockstar Photographer

Tue, 14 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0600

This episode features a rollicking interview with the great entertainment / music photographer, Frank Ockenfels 3. You've probably seen his work everywhere. He's shot everyone from the cast of The Walking Dead to rock legend David Bowie. Plenty of inspiration to found in Frank's decades of work.

Links:

Frank Ockenfels 3 website

David Bowie and other music photos

Frank's Instagram

Frank's Book!

Pauline Martin: Blur / Flou

Tue, 28 Feb 2023 05:00:00 -0700

Pauline Martin, curator from the Photo Elysee Museum in Lusanne, Switzerland is my special guest for this episode. We discuss the history of blur or "flou" (the French term) which is a more accurate name for the soft, blurriness, out of focus, motion blur we often find in a photograph. A nice discussion that coincides with an exhibition of the same name that opens at the Photo Elysee on March 3rd.

Links:

Photo Elysee "Blur" exhibition

Henri Cartier-Bresson photos

Eadweard Muybridge Horse photo

Michael Ackerman: Intuition & Chaos

Tue, 14 Feb 2023 05:00:00 -0700

It was a true thrill to be able to talk with photographer Michael Ackerman. His deeply thoughtful approach to his work, and his dedication to his art is an inspiration to me.
A true meeting of the minds.

Links:

Michael Ackerman website

End Time City book

Hunger: Epilogue book

Art & Fear

Tue, 31 Jan 2023 05:00:00 -0700

A solo episode focussing on the subject of fear: how it affects our creative process, where it comes from, what it looks (and feels) like and how to disarm it.
The book "Art & Fear" is the catalyst for this rambling thought flow!

Links:

Art and Fear: Observations on the Perils (and Rewards) of Artmaking by David Bayles and Ted Orland

Overcoming Fear in the Creative Process

Ted Forbes: Nobody Cares About Your Photography

On Ansel Adams: Interview with Becky Senf

Tue, 17 Jan 2023 05:00:00 -0700

Love him or not, you know the work of Ansel Adams. Let's explore why he is so important to the history of the medium, and so popular with the viewing public.
A convincing conversation with photo curator Becky Senf of the Center for Creative Photography in Tucson, Arizona.

Links:

"Making a Photographer" book by guest Becky Senf

Ansel Adams at the CCP

ENCORE Route 66: Myth and Reality

Tue, 10 Jan 2023 05:00:00 -0700

An encore episode from last season. Due to a death in my family I need some extra time preparing the next, new episode. Therefore, I thought I'd share this episode from Season One that perhaps didn't get the audience I think it deserves.

Explore the good, the bad and the ugly along "The Mother Road," Route 66. Not too many kicks to discuss, sorry to say. Featuring a closer look at the work of Pulitzer Prize winning photographer, Edward Keating.

Route 66 song: Chuck Berry

Route 66 song: Depeche Mode

The Grapes of Wrath

Edward Keating

Ed Ruscha: Parking Lots & other delights

Tue, 27 Dec 2022 05:00:00 -0700

A look at one of the titans of American art in the late 20th Century. Photography has always been integral to the work of Ed Ruscha. We'll focus on one specific series that is an example of his typological approach to image making. Also, Los Angeles rolls up its sleeves and takes on New York for the title of greatest American art scene.

Links:

Ed Ruscha at the Yancey Richardson Gallery

Ed Ruscha Photography article in Aperture

The Cool School movie

The Ferus Gallery

Rick Schatzberg: Boys To Men

Tue, 13 Dec 2022 05:00:00 -0700

An interview with photographer Rick Schatzberg, centering on his late(er) journey to serious photography, his studying for an MFA in his 50s and the publishing of his book "The Boys." A couple of middle-aged, NYC suburban guys talk about life, friendship and loss, all seen through the medium of photography.

Links:

Rick Schatzberg website

"The Boys" at Powerhouse Books

MFA Program at University of Hartford

Lee Friedlander: American Monuments

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 05:00:00 -0700

A look at an important body of work from Lee Friedlander. Created in the 1970s, "The American Monument" is still relevant to today's viewers. We'll also take a "Worth A Thousand Words" look at one specific photograph from this series.

Links:

"Father Duffy" photograph

"The American Monument" book

CCP / "The Archive" American Monuments issue

Todd Hido: Everything Is Illuminated

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 05:00:00 -0700

A wonderful talk with a master photographer! Todd Hido graciously shares the story of his personal photographic journey with me, as well as his thoughts on art, life and hope. This is a longer than usual episode, but it's worth every second.

Links:

Todd Hido website

Todd Hido Instagram

About Larry Sultan's Evidence

Emmet Gowin

Harry Callahan

Death and Photography

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 01:00:00 -0600

The subject of death has been a constant throughout the history of photography. This episode we discuss the many ways death has been represented (both literally and metaphorically) in photographs. We'll look at the past practice of post-mortem and mourning photography, as well as ponder the words and images of more contemporary writers and image-makers. This is a special "Day of the Dead" episode.

Links:

"Beyond The Black Veil" book

"Dead Soldier" photo by Matthew Brady

Robert Mapplethorpe's Death

Susan Sontag

Roland Barthes

Sibylle Bergemann : Walls and Windows

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 05:00:00 -0600

A wonderful discussion about the life and work of (East) German photographer Sibylle Bergemann. My guest is Ina Schmidt-Runke, a curator from the Kicken Gallery in Berlin. Ina enlightens me on the complex world that Bergemann found herself in, living and creating art behind the Berlin Wall during the days of the Cold War.

Links:

Sibylle Bergemann at the Berlinische Galerie

Sibylle Bergemann at Ostkreuz

Kicken Gallery

Bruce Davidson: Take a Ride on the Subway

Sat, 08 Oct 2022 18:00:00 -0600

This episode we take a look at the classic 1986 photo book "Subway" by Bruce Davidson. A time capsule of "old" New York City and a monumental photographic study of urban life, all steeped in deeply saturated colors. Part of this episode includes a "Worth A Thousand Words" discussion about one particular image from the book.

Links:

The cover image (deep dive discussion)

Subway at the Magnum Photo website

More Bruce Davidson work on artnet.com

Aline Smithson: Positives and Negatives

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 05:00:00 -0600

This episode I welcome Aline Smithson to the podcast. Aline is the driving force behind Lenscratch, a fantastic online showcase of contemporary photography, in all its varied glory. She is also a prolific photo-based artist who delves into the world of analogue processes in her inspiring, personal artwork. A great chat!

Aline Smithson website

Lenscratch website

Fugue State portfolio

Shadows and Stains portfolio

The Lonesome Doll portfolio

Some "Hugo" information

Wim Wenders: Still Photographs and Moving Pictures

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 05:00:00 -0600

Famed German filmmaker Wim Wenders is also a well-respected still photographer. A recent purchase of the book "Wim Wenders: Instant Stories" is the impetus for this episode, where we'll explore the crossing paths of still photography and moving pictures in his decades-spanning career. We'll also delve into his films "Alice in the Cities" and "Palermo Shooting" both of which feature still photography as an integral part of their storylines.

Links:

Wim Wenders Official website

Wim Wenders Polaroid photography

Alice In The Cities on Criterion

Palermo Shooting (bad review)

"William Klein: Yes" with David Campany

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 05:00:00 -0600

Season Two kicks off with a great interview with curator and writer David Campany. David curated the current William Klein exhibition at the International Center of Photography in New York City. We discuss the inspiring life and work of Klein in this lively conversation. The exhibit is still open until September 12th, so if your are in the NYC go see it!

Links of work mentioned in the episode:

ICP William Klein Exhibition website

Moscow "Bikini" photo

David Campany website

Many thanks to the staff at the ICP for their help coordinating the interview and accommodating my visit to the exhibition.

Nathaniel Paolinelli: Representing the 505

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 05:00:00 -0600

In conjunction with his one man show at 516 Arts, I sit down for a great talk with local Albuquerque photographer Nathaniel Paolinelli.

Links:

Nathaniel's website

Nathaniel on Instagram

516 Arts Exhibition Link

Jim Bidgood: A Remembrance

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 05:00:00 -0600

A lively discussion about the life and art of pioneering gay photographer and filmmaker, Jim Bidgood. I talk with Jim's friend and estate executor Kelly McKaig about this unique man and his groundbreaking artistic life. I also include some personal memories of my time working with Jim in the early '00s.

LINKS:

The Photos We Discussed on the Episode (open for reference of discussion!)

Jim Bidgood's work at ClampArt Gallery website

Aperture article about Jim Bidgood

Jim's NYT Obituary

A Nice Overview of Jim and his life (via gaycitynews.com)

Long-Term Photo Projects

Fri, 27 May 2022 05:00:00 -0600

Recorded on the side of the highway, this episode discusses the patience required to create long-term photography projects. Sometimes the best things come to those who wait. Consider it a "ride along" as I head down the interstate, cameras at my side.
Grass, gas, or Tri-X, nobody rides for free!

Links:

Saguaro National Park

Center for Creative Photography, Tucson

Etherton Gallery

Joan Liftin: A Life in Photography

Thu, 12 May 2022 05:00:00 -0600

This episode, I talk with Joan Liftin, who has had an illustrious career in photography. Besides being a photographer with three monographs under her belt, Joan spent many years as a teacher at the ICP and a photo editor at the esteemed Magnum Photos. Plus, she was married to photographer Charles Harbutt. I really enjoyed this conversation, I hope you do, too.

Joan Liftin at the ICP

Charles Harbutt at Artnet

Magnum Photos

Mark Cohen: Worth A Thousand Words

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 16:00:00 -0600

The next installment of a (sporadically) ongoing series, where I discuss one specific photograph in detail. This episode, we look at "Bubblegum" by photographer Mark Cohen.

"Bubblegum" the photo discussed in the episode

More work by Mark Cohen

Frame: a book by Mark Cohen

Mark Cohen video (shooting on the street)

Bruce Gilden video

Ward Andrews: Creative Envy

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 04:00:00 -0600

Join me for an interview with Ward Andrews, a creative thinker, teacher and consultant. We discuss the challenges of dealing with envy in your creative practice, along with ways to shift your thinking and perspective to avoid the toxic traps that envy can produce.

More about Ward Andrews:

Design.org Blog

Drawbackwards

Ward's blog post about Creative Envy

Sensoria Project

Ward Andrews Instagram

Ward's Twitter

Daido Moriyama

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 04:00:00 -0600

A discussion about the master Japanese photographer, Daido Moriyama. His life in photography... the good, the bad and the blurry... but mostly the good.

Daido Moriyama website

Provoke article in Aperture Magazine

Stray Dog photo

Bye Bye Photography

and here, too

Roberto Rosales: Empathy in Photography

Sun, 20 Mar 2022 07:00:00 -0600

An interview with Albuquerque, NM based photojournalist and teacher Roberto Rosales. We discuss the challenges of maintaining a strong moral compass while doing photojournalistic work in dangerous, highly charged situations, how Roberto uses empathy to do his job, deciding when (and when not) to press the shutter button and much more!

Links:

Roberto Rosales' website

Roberto's Instagram

Roberto's work in the Albuquerque Journal

Sally Mann: Worth A Thousand Words

Sun, 06 Mar 2022 07:00:00 -0700

A deep dive exploration of a hauntingly beautiful image by Sally Mann. This episode is part of an ongoing series where Nick Tauro Jr. devotes (at least) 1000 words to one specific photograph.

Links:

"The Black Eye" photograph

Sally Mann

"Hold Still" book

Julia Margaret Cameron

Post Mortem Photography

Daniel Milnor and Me

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 07:00:00 -0700

A re-edit, re-visit to an interview that I did as a guest of Daniel Milnor on his "Dispatches" podcast. This is a pared down version, from Dan's original recording, but there's still plenty of good, deep photo conversation to enjoy!

Links:

Daniel's website

Daniel's YouTube channel

Werner Herzog

Fabio Miguel Roque

Route 66: Myth and Reality

Sun, 06 Feb 2022 07:00:00 -0700

Explore the good, the bad and the ugly along "The Mother Road," Route 66. Not too many kicks to discuss, sorry to say. Featuring a closer look at the work of Pulitzer Prize winning photographer, Edward Keating.

Route 66 song: Chuck Berry

Route 66 song: Depeche Mode

The Grapes of Wrath

Edward Keating

Improvisation

Sun, 23 Jan 2022 11:00:00 -0700

This week, Nick Tauro Jr. will present a 100% improvised episode ...about improvisation! We will explore the value of incorporating improv into your life, and saying "yes" to the world through your creative practice, especially through your photography.

Links:

What is Improv?

Santa Fe Improv (where I study and perform)

Henry Wessel Jr.

Lomography

Thoughts On Beauty

Tue, 11 Jan 2022 04:00:00 -0700

What is beauty and what is ugliness? Can you have one without the other?
These are the questions that are explored in this episode, with an emphasis on photography, of course.

Works discussed:

Caravaggio: Salome and the Head of John The Baptist

Goya: Saturn Devouring His Son

Ansel Adams

Mathew Brady

Larry Clark: Tulsa

Cindy Sherman

Robert Mapplethorpe

Richard Avedon: Worth A Thousand Words

Mon, 27 Dec 2021 10:00:00 -0700

In this episode, Nick Tauro Jr. discusses the book "In The American West" by Richard Avedon and focusses on one particular portrait, that of Carl Hoefert, an unemployed blackjack dealer.

Links:

Carl Hoefert photograph

Amon Carter Museum: Avedon Collection

Japan | Photo | Sex (nsfw)

Thu, 16 Dec 2021 14:00:00 -0700

Warning: NSFW content

This episode explores the complicated confluence of sex and photography in Japan. Through the discussion of the work of Nobuyoshi Araki and Yurie Nagashima.

Links to work discussed:

Araki at The Museum of Sex

The Beauty and Toxicity of Araki

Araki: Sentimental Journey

Aperture essay on Yurie Nagashima

Nagashima in the British Journal of Photography

Arakimentari

Photographic Discoveries: Vivian Maier and more

Sun, 05 Dec 2021 12:00:00 -0700

In this episode, Nick Tauro Jr. discussed the uncovered work of a series of photographers who either eschewed fame or never received it in their lifetime. The spotlight gets placed on Vivian Maier, Eugene Atget, "The Mexican Suitcase" and Mike Disfarmer.

Links:

Vivian Maier

Eugene Atget

The Mexican Suitcase

Disfarmer

R.E.D. shirts! Shirts! Yes, shirts!

Right Eye Dominant website

New Mexico in Photographs

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 08:00:00 -0700

The state of New Mexico, in the high desert of the southwestern United States, has always been a breeding ground for creativity. This, of course, extends into the medium of photography. I'll discuss some images and artists that helped shape my own perspective of my adopted home state.

Links of work discussed in episode:

Georgia O'Keeffe

Ansel Adams

Garry Winogrand photo

Lee Friedlander photo

Robert Frank highway photo

Robert Frank Gallup photo

Joel Peter Witkin

Thomas Barrow: Cancellations

Danny Lyon

Visit my website: righteyedominantpodcast.com

Why People Photograph

Tue, 09 Nov 2021 07:00:00 -0700

Finding validation and consolation in the words of photographer Robert Adams.

Links:
"Why People Photograph." published by Aperture.

Robert Adams photographs at MoMa

New Topographics information

Suspicious Devices

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 08:00:00 -0600

When is a camera considered dangerous? When is a photographer seen as a threat? Using a recent news story as a departure point, I discuss the lines that often get blurred when a photographer works in public.

As always, you can find more information about this podcast at: https://righteyedominantpodcast.com/

Bruce Gilden at work (video)

Mark Cohen at work (video)

Gary Winogrand samples (video)

Photo Books and Zines: Do It Yourself!

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 08:00:00 -0600

A lively diatribe / rant / motivational speech to inspire you to print your photos! A stack of snapshots is a start, but why not print you own photo book or zine? It's easier than you think. Let me convince you! As always, you can visit my website for more details and to contact me with questions or comments.
righteyedominantpodcast.com

Diane Arbus: Worth A Thousand Words

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 08:00:00 -0600

The first episode in an ongoing series. One photograph by one photographer. At least 1000 words of commentary. To begin, we look at the iconic "Child With Toy Hand Grenade, Central Park, 1962" by Diane Arbus.

What Does a Photograph Hold?

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 15:00:00 -0600

We can all look at a photograph and probably figure out what the subject is. However, what intangible things lie deeper below the surface of the obvious? There are mysteries to be discovered when we ponder what does a photograph hold.

Robert Frank: Patron Saint

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 14:00:00 -0600

For the first full episode of the R.E.D. Podcast, we're taking a deep dive look at the work of photographer and filmmaker Robert Frank. From his early success with his seminal photobook "The Americans" to his life-long pursuit of artistic integrity, Frank remains an inspiration for many photographers, including your podcast host, Nick Tauro Jr.

Right Eye Dominant Podcast Trailer

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 13:00:00 -0600

This short episode introduces the new podcast to all listeners! Join podcast host Nick Tauro Jr. for the first of many explorations of fine art, creative photography. 100% gear talk free!