The Messy Truth - Conversations on Photography Podcast
1) Vince Aletti - On Collecting
In this episode Gem talks to writer and curator Vince Aletti about his most recent book Physique—which showcases rare photographic prints from the underground gay magazine of the same name—collated fr...Show More
2) Charlotte Jansen - On Discovery
In this episode, Gem Fletcher talks to Charlotte Jansen, writer and Photo London curator. They discuss mechanics behind photography fairs, how she approaches the curatorial process and how this aspect...Show More
3) Carolyn Drake and Andres Gonzalez - On Collaboration
In this episode, Gem Fletcher talks to photographers and longtime partners Carolyn Drake and Andres Gonzalez about their collaborative project and book, “I’ll let you be in my dreams if I can be in yo...Show More
4) Amak Mahmoodian - On Dreaming
In this episode, Gem Fletcher speaks to Amak Mahmoodian about her latest body of work, ‘One Hundred and Twenty Minutes’, in which she examines dreaming for individuals living in exile. Working with 16...Show More
5) Paul Kooiker - On the Archive
In this episode, Gem Fletcher talks to Paul Kooiker, the Head of Global PhotoVogue and Director of the PhotoVogue Festival. They discuss his process, unique way of seeing, his relationship to equipmen...Show More
6) Alessia Glaviano - On Relevance
In this episode, Gem Fletcher talks to Alessia Glaviano, the Head of Global PhotoVogue and Director of the PhotoVogue Festival. They discuss relevance, why Alessia hates nostalgia, the importance of o...Show More
7) Jack Davison - On Craft
In this episode, Gem Fletcher talks to Jack Davison about craft, creative development and the importance of taking risks, all through the lens of his new project A is for Ant, a multifaceted experienc...Show More
8) Cait Oppermann - On Autonomy
In this episode, Gem Fletcher talks to Cait Opperman about her creative journey and her new full service production company Flowers. Born from her desire for greater autonomy and more direct and meani...Show More
9) Sophie Hackett - On Vernacular Photography
In this episode, Gem Fletcher talks to Sophie Hackett, the photography curator at the Art Gallery of Ontario in Toronto about the power of vernacular photography. We discuss her recent book and exhibi...Show More
10) Jesse Glazzard - On Community
In this episode, Gem Fletcher talks to Photographer Jesse Glazzard renowned for making striking and intimate portraits anchored in his everyday life and wider community. Alongside his commercial and e...Show More