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Since 2004, Lens Culture has recorded audio interviews and conversations with some of
the most interesting and thought-provoking photographers around the world.

It’s great to hear these articulate artists speaking directly about their own work — and sharing their
ideas about photography in general. Enjoy!

MARY ELLEN MARK has achieved worldwide visibility through her numerous books, exhibitions and editorial magazine work. She is a contributing photographer to The New Yorker and has published photo-essays and portraits in such publications as LIFE, New York Times Magazine, Rolling Stone, and Vanity Fair. For over four decades, she has traveled extensively to make pictures that reflect a high degree of humanism. Today, she is recognized as one of our most respected and influential photographers. Her images of our world’s diverse cultures have become landmarks in the field of documentary photography.

Charlie Rose Interview

Mary Ellen Mark – Seen Behind the Scene

Ryerson University Talk

Richard Avedon v Charlie Rose – October 5, 1993

Acclaimed photographer Richard Avedon discusses his 50-year career capturing the images of politicians and celebrities, the rise of portraiture, and the role of humanity in photography. He also talks about some of his more memorable experiences and his new book “An Autobiography”.

Richard Avedon / BBC World News America

Avedon had access to world leaders and through his special technique, could show us powerful people with their public mask removed. Portraits of Power is showing through January 25, 2009 and the Corcoran Gallery in Washington, D.C. We hear from the organizer, Paul Roth, curator of photography and the modern arts.

Very entertaining talk by Platon, found on the Vincent Laforet blog here

Check his website out while you play the audio.