🎙️ Welcome to Ep. #29 of The Urbanaut Podcast, presented in collaboration with Urbanautica.com. In this engaging episode, we sit down with the renowned American photographer Gary Green. His profound work spans from capturing the vibrant New York music scene to his evocative upcoming projects on Waterville and Long Island. About Our Guest: Gary Green Gary Green is a Professor of Art at Colby College, where he has taught photography since 2007. With an MFA from the Milton Avery Graduate School of the Arts at Bard College, Gary’s work is featured in numerous prestigious collections, including The RISD Museum, the Portland Art Museum, and The Amon Carter Museum. His photobooks, such as "After Morandi" and "When Midnight Comes Around," have received significant acclaim. Tune in to this episode to: * Dive into Gary’s early career, where he documented New York City's downtown music scene of the late 70s and early 80s, capturing iconic figures like Lou Reed, Patti Smith, and Tom Waits. * Explore his upcoming book on Waterville, a series spanning 15 years that captures the evolving landscape of a small town, reflecting on its decaying glimpses and void spaces. * Discover his ongoing project "Long Island Pastoral," where Gary revisits his childhood memories and the suburban transformation of Long Island, blending past and present in evocative imagery. Don't forget to: * Subscribe to our channel for more episodes that delve into the world of art and photography. * Like and share this episode to celebrate the rich tapestry of American documentary photography. * Follow us on social media for updates and exclusive behind-the-scenes content. EPISODE LINKS: Gary's Contact: garygreenphotographs.com Gary’s Instagram: @garygreenphotographs OUTLINE: 0:00 - Coming Up 2:09 - Introduction 3:04 - Gary’s Background and Finding Photography 17:26 - Influential Artist and People in Gary's Development 33:39 - A "Quiet" Image? 41:46 - The New York Music Scene 57:15 - Transition to Landscape Photography 1:12:35 - Upcoming Book on Waterville 1:39:52 - Long Island Pastoral Project 1:57:10 - Advice for Aspiring Photographers SOCIAL: * Twitter: /UrbanautPodcast * Facebook: /TheUrbanautPodcast * Instagram: /TheUrbanautPodcast * Support on Patreon: /TheUrbanautPodcast #GaryGreen #TheUrbanautPodcast #Photography #DocumentaryPhotography #NewYorkMusicScene #Waterville #LongIslandPastoral #VisualNarrative #ArtisticExploration #urbanautica #stevebisson #PatrickLeeHubbard

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