In this episode of PhotoWork with Sasha Wolf, Sasha and photographer, Mimi Plumb talk about the experience of organizing and editing work from over 30 years ago into books that are meaningful and relevant today. They also discuss the political and autobiographical nature of Mimi’s work and how that still motivates her to make work today.
In this episode of PhotoWork with Sasha Wolf, Sasha and photographer, Ron Jude discuss his most recent book 12Hz as well as some of his previous publications, Alpine Star, Emmett and Lick Creek Line. Ron talks about his inclination to create unsentimental photographic works while keeping within the traditional practice of photography and his drive to bend and upend narrative structure.
In this episode of PhotoWork with Sasha Wolf, Sasha and photographer, Alec Soth talk about his new book, A Pound of Pictures published by MACK. Alec and Sasha dig deep into a process heavy conversation about working within a tradition and finding your voice. Alec also announces a new Aperture project near the end of the show.
In this episode of PhotoWork with Sasha Wolf, Sasha and photographer and recently retired Professor of Photography, Barbara Bosworth have a warm and wide-ranging conversation about teaching, choosing locations to make work, using the 8×10 camera, working in black and white and color, Barbara’s expansive definition of landscape and making books, including Barbara’s upcoming book, The Sea published by Radius Books.
In this episode of PhotoWork with Sasha Wolf, Sasha and MACK Book Designer, Morgan Crowcroft-Brown discuss the role of the book designer, the intricacies of working with artists to try and elevate their work, and the joys of being on press. Morgan and Sasha also nerd out discussing various technical details and material choices.
In this episode of PhotoWork with Sasha Wolf, Sasha and photographer, Jess T. Dugan discuss Jess’s new book, Look at me like you love me, published by MACK. Jess speaks in very personal terms about the process of bringing this book together and living more authentically as an artist and a person.
In this episode of PhotoWork with Sasha Wolf, Sasha and art collector and curator, Dr. Kenneth Montague discuss As We Rise: Photography from the Black Atlantic published by Aperture which is a compilation of work selected from Dr. Montague’s famed Wedge Collection. Dr. Montague pieces together the experiences of being an immigrant son, living on the border of Canada and the U.S. and seeing the work of James Van Der Zee that all lead to this collection which is dedicated to artists of African descent.
In this episode of PhotoWork with Sasha Wolf, Sasha and photographer, Rahim Fortune explore his origins, how his family and where he is from has influenced his work, and the role certain people have played in his development.
In this episode of PhotoWork, Sasha and photographer, Christopher Anderson discuss his transformative journey from news and conflict photography to becoming the photographer he is today. Christopher and Sasha also talk about some of the books he has made after stepping away from conflict work.
In this episode of Photowork, Sasha talks with the writer director Craig Zobel about his journey from film school at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts to directing the Emmy winning HBO show, Mare of Easttown. Craig recounts some of the unexpected ways that his projects have gotten off the ground and he and Sasha wonder if some recurring themes are forever preoccupations.