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Irina Rozovsky

In this episode of PhotoWork with Sasha Wolf, Sasha and photographer, Irina Rozovsky talk about her gradual realization that photography was going to be her life’s work. They discuss how Irina’s process has changed since becoming a partner and mother, and relocating to the South. They also discuss The Humid, “An educational space committed to the practice of rigorous and ambitious photography”, that Irina started with her husband, Photographer Mark Steinmetz. Irina’s work is included in, A Long Arc: Photography and the American South since 1845 at the High Museum of Art in Atlanta, Georgia where this episode was recorded.

Greg Harris & Rahim Fortune

In this episode of PhotoWork Sasha and Michael travelled to the High Museum of Art in Atlanta, GA to speak with Keough Family Curator of Photography​, Gregory Harris and photographer, Rahim Fortune about the amazing show, A Long Arc: Photography and the American South since 1845, up through January 14, 2024. Greg talks about how he and Sarah Kennel –curator of Photography at Virginia Museum of Art– collaborated on the curation of the exhibition, some of the history behind the work, and the practical and curatorial decisions needed in order to narrow down the breadth of work made in the south from 1845 to today. Rahim shares his process of writing the afterword to the exhibition catalog, with Dr. Shakira Smith, published by Aperture, and shares his response to the work in the show along with its historical significance to the history of Black photographers in the American South.

John Gossage

In this episode of PhotoWork with Sasha Wolf, Sasha is joined by photographer John Gossage to discuss John’s long and storied life in photography. John talks at length about his encounters, both positive and negative, with some of photography’s towering historical figures from Lisette Model to Edward Steichen. John discusses the origins of his renowned work, The Pond, and how getting the book published was a real challenge.

John Divola

In this episode of PhotoWork with Sasha Wolf, Sasha and photographer, John Divola discuss his observational process of working, his dedication to long term projects and his openness to exploring new ideas, even knowing that they may never truly develop. John is an icon of the conceptual art world and he shares his process openly and generously.

Andrew Moore

In this episode of PhotoWork with Sasha Wolf, Sasha and photographer and educator, Andrew Moore take a deep dive into the history of Andrew’s ever evolving processes and practices. Andrew talks about his varied influences from both the modern and post-modern art world movements. Sasha and Andrew also discuss how his photography kept moving him closer and closer to home culminating in work made in the Hudson Valley where he resides.

Kristine Potter & Rebecca Bengal

In this two-part episode, returning guest, photographer Kristine Potter, and first time guest, writer Rebecca Bengal, talk to Sasha about how they started their careers and similarities in their upbringings. Sasha and Kristine discuss the history of “murder ballads” used to reference the casual violence against women in Kristine’s new book, Dark Waters, published by Aperture. Writer Rebecca Bengal talks about her short story, Blood Harmony which is part of Kristine’s book. Kristine and Rebecca discuss how a piece of fiction can function within a photobook. Sasha and Rebecca also talk about Rebecca’s new book, Strange Hours, published by Aperture, a collection of her essays on photography, and how you assemble essays written independently of one another into one book.

Matt Eich

In this episode of PhotoWork with Sasha Wolf, Sasha and photographer and publisher Matt Eich discuss the intricate play between personal work and universality, the importance of varied artistic inspiration, and the deep understanding and responsibility needed when working with communities as an outsider. Matt also expresses the necessity of having trusted voices help in the editing process.

Carolyn Drake

In this episode of PhotoWork, Sasha and photographer, Carolyn Drake, discuss her celebrated book Knit Club, published by TBW Books, as well as her other bodies of work. Carolyn talks about her complex reasons for leaving and then returning to the United States, after many years, and the importance of being connected to the place you are photographing.

Tommy Kha

In this episode of PhotoWork, Sasha and photographer, Tommy Kha discuss his latest book, Half, Full, Quarter published by Aperture. Tommy shares his thoughts about how photography is a language and a way to get to know people. Tommy and Sasha also talk about his life and work in Memphis and the obstacles he had to overcome to figure out his place as an artist there.

PhotoWork Foundation Partners with PHTSDR

We are happy to announce that the PhotoWork Foundation is now partnering with our friends picturehouse + thesmalldarkroom as they will sponsor the PhotoWork Podcast and contribute to our PhotoWork Junior Fellowship.