Ep. #23: On Adaptive Urbanism and Control: Isidro Ramirez on Questioning Cities and Spaces

🎙️ Welcome to Ep. #23 of The Urbanaut Podcast, presented in collaboration with Urbanautica.com. In this compelling episode, we have the pleasure of engaging with Isidro Ramirez, an esteemed urban and architectural photographer based in Singapore. His rich portfolio captures the complex essence of urban spaces through projects that span continents and challenge conventional photographic perspectives. About Our Guest: Isidro Ramirez Originally from the UK and now a lecturer in the BA(Hons) Design Communication program at LASALLE College of the Arts, Singapore, Ramirez’s works have been displayed in key cities around the world. His photography delves into the urban fabric, revealing narratives woven through architectural forms and human interactions. Tune in to this episode to: * Explore Isidro Ramirez's projects, including his latest works that intertwine AI with traditional photography to reimagine urban landscapes. * From Jakarta to Singapore, discover how Ramirez uses the view camera to explore cities and capture their citizens' peculiar ways to adapt and inhabit them. * Understand Isidro Ramirez’s philosophical approach to the intersections of technology, memory, and urban space in photography. Don't forget to: * Subscribe to our channel for more episodes that probe into the fascinating world of contemporary photography. * Like and share this episode to support a deeper appreciation of urban and architectural photography. * Follow us on social media for updates and behind-the-scenes content. EPISODE LINKS: Isidro Ramirez's Contact: @droramirez.com Isidro’s Instagram: @isidro_ramirez_photography OUTLINE: 0:00 - Coming Up 1:10 - Introduction to Isidro Ramirez 10:25 - Finding his way into a practice16:28 - Commercial work to Teaching 25:23 - What kind subject draws his eye40:06 - Jakarta - Modest Interventions and Minor Improvisations1:01:01 - Insula1:21:45 - Spare Time: Capturing Extended Moments 1:32:06 - Jakarta - Intervened and Improvised 2023 1:49:27 - Thoughts on AI and Photography 1:57:55 - Advice for Aspiring Photographers SOCIAL: * Twitter: /UrbanautPodcast * Facebook: /TheUrbanautPodcast * Instagram: /TheUrbanautPodcast * Support on Patreon: /TheUrbanautPodcast #IsidroRamirez #UrbanautPodcast #Photography #UrbanPhotography #ArchitecturalPhotography #AIinArt #Singapore #Jakarta #Indonesia #VisualNarrative #ArtisticExploration #urbanautica #stevebisson #PatrickLeeHubbard