Podcast
Right Eye Dominant
Hosted by Nick Tauro Jr. · EN
A photography-focused podcast that delves into the creative process, and the trials and tribulations of bringing lasting value to your artwork, regardless of the medium. I will discuss a range of topics including: interviews with creators, self-publishing books and zines, great photo books, exhibitions, unsung heroes, being true to your creative self... and so much more. Hosted by Nick Tauro Jr.
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Cig Harvey: The Color of Life
Jun 1601:02:08Tap to summarizeSeason Five concludes with a fun conversation with a master of color photography, Cig Harvey. We discuss finding inspiration from the world right outside your door, merging the personal with the universal, and the value of putting in the daily work in your creative practice. The journey truly is the destination. Links:Cig Harvey websiteCig Harvey InstagramEat Flowers promo video
Transcribe →Simulated Memories: An Interview with Lev Manovich
Jun 201:20:11Tap to summarizeSince 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 websiteLev's "Photography and Automation" TimelineLev Manovich artworkJean Baudrillard's Simulacra and Simulation
Transcribe →On Peter Hujar: An Interview with Joel Smith
May 1901:03:42Tap to summarizePeter 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" filmThe Peter Hujar archive
Transcribe →Jeff Cowen: Photo Alchemist
May 501:00:20Tap to summarizeJeff 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 websiteDavid Campany: thoughts on the work of Jeff CowenJeff's exhibition at Fotografiska
Transcribe →Anastasia Samoylova: Adaptations
Apr 2101:03:54Tap to summarizeIn 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 MetAnastasia on Instagram
Transcribe →Susan Meiselas: Encore Presentation
Apr 700:53:56Tap to summarizeMagnum 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.LinksSusan Meiselas websiteSusan's InstagramCarnival Strippers at the Magnum website"Malatov Man" photography
Transcribe →Erik Kessels: Man in the Middle
Mar 2401:03:00Tap to summarizeAdvertising 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 websiteMuddy Dance bookErik Kessels on Instagram
Transcribe →Antony Cairns: Abstraction Through Apparatus
Mar 1001:08:11Tap to summarizeDystopian 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.LinksAntony Cairns websiteNice video about Antony by Tate ModernPixelvision 2000 profile
Transcribe →Robert Frank: 100th Episode Special
Feb 2400:58:33Tap to summarizeI 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.
Transcribe →Edward Burtynsky: The Great Acceleration
Feb 1001:11:07Tap to summarizeEdward 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 websiteBurtynsky at the International Center of PhotographyEdward Burtynsky Instagram
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