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The Messy Truth - Conversations on Photography

Gem Fletcher
Photography
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Photo Director Gem Fletcher hosts The Messy Truth, a podcast dedicated to the world of contemporary photography featuring exclusive interviews with emerging and leading artists, curators and critics. Listen in to these candid conversations that unpack photography and why it connects us all in such transformational ways. Follow Gem’s Instagram @gemfletcher for images of photographs discussed in eac... more

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes104Founded7 years ago
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Welcome back. To celebrate reaching the 100th episode of the podcast, I collaborated with the team at the International Centre of Photography in New York City, to host a one day salon. My motivation was to gather the community together in person and ... more

Welcome back. To celebrate reaching the 100th episode of the podcast, I collaborated with the team at the International Centre of Photography in New York City, to host a one day salon. My motivation was to gather the community together in person and ... more

Welcome back. To celebrate reaching the 100th episode of the podcast, I collaborated with the team at the International Centre of Photography in New York City, to host a one day salon. My motivation was to gather the community together in person and ... more

Welcome back. To celebrate reaching the 100th episode of the podcast, I collaborated with the team at the International Centre of Photography in New York City, to host a one day salon. My motivation was to gather the community together in person and ... more

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Kathy Ryan
Former Director of Photography at The New York Times Magazine, now an artist, curator, and educator.
Episode: Between Two Worlds - On Future Storytelling with Kathy Ryan
Gideon Jacobs
New York-based writer contributing fiction and non-fiction to various publications
Episode: Gideon Jacobs - On Images
Lisa Barnard
A British artist whose photography focuses on real events and explores technological progress and ecological issues.
University of South Wales
Episode: Lisa Barnard - On Perception
Charlotte Jansen
Writer, bookmaker, and curator based in London.
Episode: Charlotte Jansen - On Discovery
Amak Mahmoodian
Bristol-based artist working with photography, text, video, and drawing.
University of West England
Episode: Amak Mahmoodian - On Dreaming
Paul Kooiker
Award-winning artist based in Amsterdam
Episode: Paul Kooiker - On the Archive
Alessia Glaviano
Head of Global PhotoVogue and director of the PhotoVogue Festival
Vogue
Episode: Alessia Glaviano - On Relevance
Jack Davison
World-renowned artist and creative voice known for his experimental photography and visual storytelling.
Cobb Gallery
Episode: Jack Davison - On Craft
Cait Oppermann
New York based photographer, director and entrepreneur working in fine art, commercial, editorial, and beyond.
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Episode: Cait Oppermann - On Autonomy

Host

Gem Fletcher
Host and Photo Director with extensive experience in the photography industry, known for her thoughtful approach to conversations on contemporary visual arts. She engages deeply with artists and provides insightful dialogues that explore the intersections of photography and culture.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 350 ratings
  • Kooiker

    Wonderful interview by Gem that provides an excellent insight from Kooiker into the approach to his photographic practice. Very honest, sincere and inspiring words.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BIP2024
    United Kingdom8 months ago
  • Enjoyable Photography chats

    Extremely knowledgeable host with very interesting guests. I think it will appeal to those in the photo world and people with a general interest in the creative process. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mr. S. Rose
    United States9 months ago
  • Thoughtful, fresh and great guests

    Really glad I cam across your podcast. A few episodes in and already your episodes have kept me going whilst in the studio. Great studio-making listening. Photography content giving me confidence to just keep going and exploring.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Femmeartdesire
    Australia2 years ago
  • thank you, Gem!

    I regretfully didn’t have the opportunity to study photography for my college degree, despite knowing that this is what I’ve always wanted to do. I graduated feeling like I’d missed out on my biggest opportunity to learn about so many facets of image making, leaving my knowledge of the practice with so many gaps that I felt I could never cross.

    Gem’s well-curated roster of guests and their incredibly insightful, wise discussion of photography has been a huge lifeline for me during such an unce... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mariel Wiley
    United States3 years ago
  • Steph Wilson

    Loved the Steph episode! Inspiring & insightful. Really good one Gem ❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Smita Lasrado
    India3 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the insightful and honest conversations around complex topics in photography and art.
Reviews highlight the podcast as an essential resource for anyone in the creative industry, emphasizing its relevance and engaging nature.
The host's ability to draw out personal and professional insights from guests receives high praise.

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#40
United States/Arts/Visual Arts
Apple Podcasts
#16
United Kingdom/Arts/Visual Arts
Apple Podcasts
#66
Canada/Arts/Visual Arts
Apple Podcasts
#218
United Kingdom/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#81
Australia/Arts/Visual Arts
Apple Podcasts
#83
Germany/Arts/Visual Arts

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Between Two Worlds - On Future Storytelling with Kathy Ryan
Q: What does it mean to work with pictures over time in this way?
Both speakers discuss how the relationship between images and the audience has changed, stressing the need for photography to engage and provoke a response in today's fast-paced world.
Between Two Worlds - On Future Storytelling with Kathy Ryan
Q: How did you know when you'd commissioned a picture for the ages?
Kathy shares that she felt it the first time when receiving an iconic image of Times Square, which resonated deeply because it transformed traditional perspectives.
Between Two Worlds - On Contemporary Art
Q: Do you still feel optimistic about photography?
The panel expresses a mix of optimism and concern for the future of photography, addressing the challenges and potential of AI.
Between Two Worlds - On Contemporary Art
Q: How is the political situation affecting your art making?
Artists discuss the impact of the political climate on their creativity and how they navigate anxiety around authoritarianism in their work.
Between Two Worlds - On Contemporary Art
Q: What motivated you to do what you do?
Each artist provides personal insights into their motivations, touching on themes of anxiety, the search for meaning, and representation.

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1. Kathy Ryan
2. Gideon Jacobs
3. Lisa Barnard
4. Charlotte Jansen
5. Amak Mahmoodian
6. Paul Kooiker
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8. Jack Davison

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