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. Don't forget to: * Subscribe for more engaging episodes about art and photography. * Like and share this episode to support the preservation of New York's history. * Follow us on social media for updates and exclusive content. 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 SOCIAL: * Twitter: /UrbanautPodcast * Facebook: /TheUrbanautPodcast * Instagram: /TheUrbanautPodcast * Support on Patreon: /TheUrbanautPodcast #BarbaraMensch #ClaireGilliam #TheUrbanautPodcast #Photography #NewYorkHistory #SouthStreetSeaport #TinBuilding #BrooklynBridge #UrbanTransformation #ArtisticCollaboration #urbanautica #stevebisson #PatrickLeeHubbard