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Right Eye Dominant

Right Eye Dominant

Nick Tauro Jr. 108 Episodes Oct 13, 2026

A photography-focused podcast that delves into the creative process, and the trials and tribulations of bringing lasting value to your artwork, regardless of the medium. It discusses a range of topics including interviews with creators, self-publishing books and zines, great photo books, exhibitions, unsung heroes, and being true to your creative self. Hosted by Nick Tauro Jr.

Episodes

Book Report: Walker Evans: American Photographs
Book Report: Walker Evans: American Photographs Oct 13, 2026 1928 Another episode where I fly solo, this time taking a fresh look at Walker Evans’ seminal photo book American Photographs. First published in 1938, the book is widely regarded as a classic—not only for the photographs themselves, but for the enormous influence it has had on the medium of photography and the photobook. I revisit the images, the book, and its creator, all through a 21st-century lens.
Lukas Birk: The Things We Find
Lukas Birk: The Things We Find Sep 29, 2026 3955 This episode features a great conversation with photographer, archivist and researcher Lukas Birk. We discuss his work with the Afghan Box Camera Project and Myanmar Photo Archive, the strange appeal of found photographs, and what happens when photography, history and obsession collide.Links:Instant Box CameraMyanmar Photo ArchiveFraglich PublishingBox Camera NOWAfghan Box Camera The Photo Vault
William Klein: Worth A Thousand Words
William Klein: Worth A Thousand Words Sep 15, 2026 905 I fly solo on this episode, where I discuss a classic photograph by 20th Century master, William Klein. This image is a personal favorite of mine, and I enjoyed the experience of spending an extended amount of time pondering it. Click on the link below to have the image readily available before you listen! This one is worth at least a thousand words. Bonus! I share the rare color version of this s
Lucy Sante: The World in Fragments
Lucy Sante: The World in Fragments Sep 1, 2026 4285 Season 6 of the podcast kicks off with a great conversation with legendary NY writer Lucy Sante. We discuss life in the Big Apple in the 70s and 80s, her interest in vernacular and anonymous photography, and the value (or lack thereof) of a formal college degree. Links:Lucy Sante websiteLucy Sante InstagramFolk Photography: real photo postcard bookLucy Sante: Evidence essay
Cig Harvey: The Color of Life
Cig Harvey: The Color of Life Jun 16, 2026 3728 Season Five concludes with a fun conversation with a master of color photography, Cig Harvey. We discuss finding inspiration from the world right outside your door, merging the personal with the universal, and the value of putting in the daily work in your creative practice. The journey truly is the destination. Links:Cig Harvey websiteCig Harvey InstagramEat Flowers promo video
Simulated Memories: An Interview with Lev Manovich
Simulated Memories: An Interview with Lev Manovich Jun 2, 2026 4811 Since the onset of digital imaging, there has been a distinctive swing toward the analogue "look," whether achieved through true analogue processes or digital simulations. The rise of AI has further muddied the waters, raising questions about what is real and what is simulacrum. I discuss all of this and more with my guest, Lev Manovich. Together, we explore what the future of photograph
On Peter Hujar: An Interview with Joel Smith
On Peter Hujar: An Interview with Joel Smith May 19, 2026 3822 Peter Hujar's career flew mostly under the radar during his lifetime. Active from the 1950s through 1980s, his work straddled the bohemian, creative worlds of downtown New York City. After acquiring an extensive archive, The Morgan Library & Museum has been bringing this work to a wider audience. I talk with curator Joel Smith about Peter Hujar's life and work and the upcoming exhibi
Jeff Cowen: Photo Alchemist
Jeff Cowen: Photo Alchemist May 5, 2026 3620 Jeff Cowen is an American artist best known for pushing photography beyond documentation into something closer to alchemy. We discuss his early days on the streets of New York, his association with Larry Clark and Ralph Gibson, and his journey to Europe, all while single-mindedly pursuing his muse. Links:Jeff Cowen websiteDavid Campany: thoughts on the work of Jeff CowenJeff's exhibition at F
Anastasia Samoylova: Adaptations
Anastasia Samoylova: Adaptations Apr 21, 2026 3834 In this episode, I talk with Anastasia Samoylova about navigating America as a Russian artist and building her work from the unlikely vantage point of Florida—a place that often feels like a microcosm of the country itself. We discuss displacement, cultural distance, and how her connection with the work of Walker Evans has sharpened her perspective on the American landscape.Links:Anastasia Samoylo
Susan Meiselas: Encore Presentation
Susan Meiselas: Encore Presentation Apr 7, 2026 3236 Magnum photographer and true master of the medium Susan Meiselas joined my for a nice chat to discuss her lifetime of work, as featured in her traveling exhibition "Mediations." We talked about many of her iconic images and series, including "Carnival Strippers" as well as her noteworthy work in a Nicaraguan war zone. Such an honor to speak with a true giant of photography.Link
Erik Kessels: Man in the Middle
Erik Kessels: Man in the Middle Mar 24, 2026 3780 Advertising visionary, artist, curator, and prolific bookmaker Erik Kessels joins me for a sharp, funny conversation about creativity across commerce and art. We talk appropriation and context, knowing when to say “no,” and why some of the best ideas start in your own creative backyard.Links:Erik Kessels websiteMuddy Dance bookErik Kessels on Instagram
Antony Cairns: Abstraction Through Apparatus
Antony Cairns: Abstraction Through Apparatus Mar 10, 2026 4091 Dystopian urban landscapes shimmer forth from a variety of dead technology formats... just another day at the studio for London UK based photo artist Antony Cairns. We talk punch cards, pixels and digital ink. An inspiring chat with an adventurous, audacious artist.LinksAntony Cairns websiteNice video about Antony by Tate ModernPixelvision 2000 profile

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