Lee Friedlander: American Monuments

11/29/22 • 22 min

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

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Todd Hido: Everything Is Illuminated

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
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Rick Schatzberg: Boys To Men

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