Ep.#37: Capturing New York - Barbara Mensch on Time, Change, and the Waterfront

🎙️ Welcome to Ep. #37 of The Urbanaut Podcast, presented in collaboration with Urbanautica.com. In this episode, we dive into the world of acclaimed New York photographer Barbara Mensch, with a special appearance from artist Claire Gilliam. Barbara shares the stories behind her powerful documentation of New York City's waterfront, including her iconic South Street Seaport project and the ambitious Tin Building restoration.

About Our Guests:

Barbara Mensch (@menschphoto) is known for her evocative work capturing New York's urban history, while Claire Gilliam (@cagilly) brings her expertise in fine art and photography, collaborating with Barbara on the Tin Building project.

Tune in to this episode to:

* Hear the incredible stories behind Barbara's photographs of the South Street Seaport.

* Learn about the technical and artistic challenges of the Tin Building project.

* Explore how Barbara and Claire's collaboration brought new life to historic New York.

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EPISODE LINKS:

Barbara's Website: www.menschphoto.com | Barbara's Instagram: @menschphoto

Claire's Website: www.clairegilliam.com | Claire's Instagram: @cagilly

OUTLINE:

00:00 - Barbara’s Dangerous Encounters

00:59 - Show Introduction

03:24 - Barbara's Background

07:16 - Artistic Influences

09:46 - Shift to Photography

12:57 - Early Projects and Challenges

18:11 - South Street Seaport Project

21:41 - Gaining Trust of Subjects

24:21 - Capturing New York's Transformation

30:48 - Tin Building Project Introduction

35:51 - Collaborating with Claire Gilliam

39:48 - Technical Challenges

44:48 - Brooklyn Bridge Project

50:51 - Impact of Urban Change

55:01 - Modern Art Challenges

59:48 - Tin Building Project Execution

01:05:44 - Storyboarding and Visual Planning

01:12:31 - Project Completion

01:20:01 - Brooklyn Bridge Legacy

01:25:31 - Final Thoughts on Photography

01:33:01 - Claire’s Reflections

01:38:56 - Closing Remarks

01:45:01 - Episode Conclusion

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