Ep. #25 From the Rust Belt to Europe: Exploring Post-Industrial Landscapes with Andrew Borowiec

🎙️ Welcome to Ep. #25 of The Urbanaut Podcast, presented in collaboration with Urbanautica.com. In this captivating episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with the distinguished photographer Andrew Borowiec. Join us as we explore his profound photographic journey and discuss his impactful projects "Along the Ohio," "The Lincoln Highway," and "Post-Industrial France."
About Our Guest: Andrew Borowiec
Andrew Borowiec has been capturing America's shifting industrial and post-industrial landscapes for over thirty years. His work provides a deep look into the cultural and economic changes across various regions. Borowiec’s notable projects include "Along the Ohio," which documents the evolving Rust Belt towns along the Ohio River, "The Lincoln Highway," a study of one of America’s first major highways, and "Post-Industrial France," a comparative look at European towns facing similar transformations. His evocative photographs have been exhibited worldwide and are part of numerous prestigious collections. With a rich academic and professional background, Borowiec has significantly contributed to the field of photography, both as a creator and educator.
Tune in to this episode to:
* Journey through Andrew Borowiec’s photographic career, from his early works to his latest projects.
* Discover the narratives and artistic processes behind "Along the Ohio," "The Lincoln Highway," and "Post-Industrial France."
* Gain insights into how cultural and geographical elements shape Borowiec's powerful photographic stories.
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EPISODE LINKS:
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Andrew’s Instagram: @borowiecandrew
OUTLINE:
0:00 - Coming Up
2:36 - His early interest which led him to photography
18:03 - Carving his own path in photography
14:16 - When he chose to be a photographer
15:32 - A little bit of Intuition and Research
22:10 - Atget and Andrew's Inspiration
27:28 - After Yale
37:03 - His Photographic Interest in Post-Industrial Landscapes
50:49 - Exploring "Along the Ohio"
1:06:16 - The journey of "The Lincoln Highway"
1:30:22 - Insights into "Post-Industrial France"
1:47:31 - A comparison between 2 images almost 40 years apart
1:58:40 - Advice for finding your voice as an artist
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[@SteveBisson]

Such a rich conversation!