Ep. #21: Tokyo, Saigon, and California City: Noritaka Minami's Eye for Urban Transformations

🎙️ Welcome to Ep. #21 of The Urbanaut Podcast, presented in collaboration with Urbanautica.com. In this fascinating episode, we are thrilled to converse with Noritaka Minami, a Chicago-based artist whose photography beautifully captures architectural transformations and societal shifts. About Our Guest: Noritaka Minami Noritaka Minami holds an impressive array of accolades, including an MFA from the University of California, Irvine, and a BA from the University of California, Berkeley. His work, deeply rooted in architectural studies and cultural narratives, spans from the famed Nakagin Capsule Tower to the unrealized visions of California City. Minami’s photographs are housed in prestigious institutions like the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and have been recognized globally, from solo exhibitions at FLXST Contemporary to the SFO Museum. Tune in to this episode to: * Journey through Noritaka's artistic evolution, exploring his major projects from conception to completion. * Gain insights into the creative and conceptual processes behind his renowned series "1972," California City, and "SGN." * Reflect on the intersection of architecture, history, and urban change through Minami's lens. Don’t forget to: * Subscribe to our channel for more episodes that dive deep into the realms of art and photography. * Like and share this episode to spread the word about Noritaka Minami’s unique photographic perspective. * Follow us on social media for updates and sneak peeks behind the scenes. OUTLINE: 0:00 - Coming Up 1:40 - Introduction 4:43 - Nori’s Background and Artistic Beginnings 10:24 - People of Influence on Nori 15:44 - Interests and Subject Matter 24:32 - Exploring "1972" and the Nakagin Capsule Tower 55:30 - The story behind California City and the Failed Urban Real Estate Venture 1:19:45 - The ongoing "SGN" project in Ho Chi Minh City 1:40:37 - The artistic realization of his projects 1:34:00 - Final thoughts and closing remarks 1:45:28 - Advice for up and coming artist SOCIAL: * Twitter: /UrbanautPodcast * Facebook: /TheUrbanautPodcast * Instagram: /TheUrbanautPodcast * Support on Patreon: /TheUrbanautPodcast #NoritakaMinami #TheUrbanautPodcast #Photography #ArchitecturePhotography #UrbanChange #1972 #CaliforniaCity #SGN #ArtisticExploration #urbanautica #stevebisson #PatrickLeeHubbard