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Paul Mpagi Sepuya on the Inherent Intimacy of Photography
Manage episode 269706660 series 62767
This week, host Rumaan Alam talks to artist Paul Mpagi Sepuya about his unique style of intimate studio photography. In the interview, Paul breaks down the difference between artist and photographer, shares what it was like to get recognized for his work early in life, and explains why critical success doesn’t always translate to monetary success.
After the interview, Rumaan and co-host Isaac Butler talk about why it’s so difficult to sum up visual art with language.
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Podcast production by Cameron Drews.
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526 episodes
Manage episode 269706660 series 62767
This week, host Rumaan Alam talks to artist Paul Mpagi Sepuya about his unique style of intimate studio photography. In the interview, Paul breaks down the difference between artist and photographer, shares what it was like to get recognized for his work early in life, and explains why critical success doesn’t always translate to monetary success.
After the interview, Rumaan and co-host Isaac Butler talk about why it’s so difficult to sum up visual art with language.
Send your questions about creativity and any other feedback to working@slate.com
Podcast production by Cameron Drews.
And if you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get benefits like zero ads on any Slate podcast, bonus episodes of shows like Slow Burn and Dear Prudence—and you’ll be supporting the work we do here on Working. It’s only $35 for the first year, and you can get a free two-week trial. Sign up now to help support our work.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
526 episodes
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