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Michael Dooney
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I talk about photography & the art world.
Host of Subtext & Discourse Art World Podcast
Co-founder Jarvis Dooney Galerie (est. 2013)
https://beacons.ai/michaeldooney
Credited with inventing the "intimate documentary" style of photography, Joanne Leonard was one of the first to pivot away from street style photography adopt a more personal approach, focusing on her close relationships and immediate surroundings.
June 24, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Coinciding with her first UK solo exhibition at Hackelbury Fine Art of vintage photographs and early collages, I spoke with Joanne Leonard - feminist artist, academic, single mother, and identical twin, known for her "intimate documentary" approach to photography.
June 12, 2025 at 4:40 PM
What does it take to build and sustain Switzerland’s first & only international art fair dedicated to photography?

I spoke with Sven Eisenhut-Hug (co-founder & director of Photo Basel) and Elwira Spychalska (art historian & artistic director of Photo Basel) to mark the Photo Basel 10th anniversary.
June 11, 2025 at 4:03 AM
Really nice speaking with Sven Eisenhut-Hug (founding director of photo basel) together with Elwira Spychalska (fair curator) about the upcoming 10th anniversary edition of photo basel which takes place during Art Basel Week from 17th until 22nd of June 2025.
June 2, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Mark Neville was driving back to Kiev from the front line in Donbas Ukraine & stopped at the side of the road to record this interview.

Living & working in Ukraine since 2020, Mark is a social engaged artist who combines photography and documentary with humanitarian aid and community support.
May 29, 2025 at 5:02 AM
Looking forward to returing to @rencontresarles.bsky.social where I'll be reviewing photographers portfolio's on the 7th.

www.rencontres-arles.com/en/photo-fol...

Online registration will be open 19th May - 7pm (Paris time)
May 9, 2025 at 2:55 AM
17 guests, 8 episodes, 4 weeks, and 1 massive podcast collaboration with @aipadphoto.bsky.social in the lead up to the 2025 edition of The Photography Show, the oldest and longest running art fair for photography.
May 1, 2025 at 6:32 AM
Could you imagine leaving the lucrative world of Wall Street finance to open an art gallery in Chelsea New York and devote your life to photography?

Bruce Silverstein did exactly that and shares his unique story in the final episode of my podcast collaboration with @aipadphoto.bsky.social
April 30, 2025 at 3:20 AM
In time for VIP preview of The Photography Show presented by @aipadphoto.bsky.social

Sophie Wright @fotografiska.bsky.social and Andra Russek share their insights on collecting photography.

Including what to look out for, developing your taste, and the importance of going to art fairs.
April 22, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Michael Hoppen is one of the foremost photography dealers in Europe & the UK. First a photographer, later a collector, he tells me about the early days in London, his passion for Japanese photography, & the challenges photographers face today.

pod.link/1475402385/e...

@aipadphoto.bsky.social
April 21, 2025 at 3:28 AM
AIPAD Millennial's Michael Hulett and Douglas Marshall recently graduated from @aipadphoto.bsky.social associate membership pilot programme.

Both began their careers at Peter Fetterman Gallery, and represent the next generation of AIPAD photography dealers.

Listen here: pod.link/1475402385/e...
April 16, 2025 at 1:35 PM
New York gallerist, photography dealer, and collector Bruce Silverstein shares his story of leaving Wall Street to follow his passion in the upcoming episode of Subtext & Discourse | Art World Podcast, recorded as part of the collaboration with @aipadphoto.bsky.social
April 15, 2025 at 2:59 AM
Trailblazing women promoting photography in the art world.

- Adelie de Ipanema: POLKA Galerie
- Arnika Dawkins: Arnika Dawkins Gallery
- Anna Walker Skillman: Jackson Fine Art
- Yancey Richardson: Yancey Richardson Gallery

Ep 4 of 7 @aipadphoto.bsky.social collaboration

pod.link/1475402385/e...
April 14, 2025 at 2:57 AM
Alumni of Peter Fetterman (Peter Fetterman Gallery), Douglas Marshall and Michael Hulett telling me of their shared experiences entering the world of fine art photography, working together, and later opening their own galleries.
April 13, 2025 at 6:06 AM
Howard Greenberg is one of the world’s leading photography dealers, an authority on 19th and 20th century photography, and a key figure responsible for establishing photography’s value in the fine art market.

Was a privilege speaking with him about his 40 year plus career in the art world.
April 10, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Thanks @podnews.net for mentioning the Subtext & Discourse art world podcast collaboration with @aipadphoto.bsky.social throughout April.

7 episodes over 4 weeks looking back at the history of AIPAD and the worlds oldest fair for photographic art.

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April 9, 2025 at 12:38 PM
30 years of AIPAD presidency in one podcast!

1991–1995 - Lee Marks, Lee Marks Fine Art
1995–2009 - Robert Klein, Robert Klein Gallery
2009–2012 - Stephen Bulger, Stephen Bulger Gallery
2017–2021 - Richard Moore, Richard Moore Photographs

Ep. 2 of 7 of the collaboration with @aipadphoto.bsky.social
April 9, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Ep. 1 of 7 in my collaboration with @aipadphoto.bsky.social

AIPAD Executive director Lydia Melamed Johnson & AIPAD President Martijn van Pieterson tell me:

- how they navigated COVID
- new initiatives/management restructure
- what to expect at The Photography Show 2025

pod.link/1475402385/e...
April 8, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Official announcement of the podcast collaboration with @aipadphoto.bsky.social in the lead up to the 2025 Photography Show presented by AIPAD.

The first two episodes are already online, with two more released each week throughout April.

Listen wherever you get your podcasts: pod.link/1475402385
April 6, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Legendary photography collector, dealer and founder of Center for Photography at Woodstock, Howard Greenberg caught up with me to speak about the early days of photography dealing in New York as part of the collaboration with @aipadphoto.bsky.social
April 1, 2025 at 7:32 AM
Amazing speaking with such an inspiring group of women for our Female Leaders episode of the podcast collaboration with @aipadphoto.bsky.social

Huge thanks to
- Yancey Richardson
- Anna Skillman
- Arnika Dawkins and
- Adélie Genestar de Ipanema
For your contributions to the field of photography
March 28, 2025 at 3:42 AM
Rafael Hortala Vallve is the founder of AUTOFOTO, an analogue photobooth company based in London and Barcelona.

AUTOFOTO have been rescuing and restoring original auto-photography machines for over a decade. Their restored machines can be found in locations across their two city bases.
March 26, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Was an honour recording a podcast with 30 years of @aipadphoto.bsky.social presidents & legends of dealing fine art photography from the 1970's until today.

- Lee Marks
- Robert Klein
- Stephen Bulger
- Richard Moore

Lots of great insights & stories about the history of AIPAD & selling photos.
March 22, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Great speaking with Andra Russek (Scheinbaum & Russek) and Sophie Wright (@fotografiska.bsky.social) about collecting photography for our podcast collaboration with @aipadphoto.bsky.social

Series begins in April, subscribe via @deepcast.bsky.social so you don't miss out!

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March 20, 2025 at 4:05 AM
5 years ago I recorded a podcast with Felix Hoffmann, then the chief curator of C/O Berlin.

We recorded a follow up to coincide with his new role as artistic director of FOTO ARSENAL WIEN, which opens this Friday 21. March 2025.

Listen to our conversation here: pod.link/1475402385/e...
March 19, 2025 at 1:37 AM