
Welcome to The Photo Vault.
Our host, Lukas Birk, takes you on a voyage filled with exclusive on sight interviews featuring renowned artists who draw inspiration from vernacular photography, collectors who have dedicated their lives to amassing incredible troves of images, and curators who curate exhibitions that bridge the gap between past and present.
The Photo Vault steps into a hidden world... more
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 24 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Categories | Visual ArtsArtsHistory | ||||

In this episode, we hear from an artist who, according to reliable sources, is BIG IN JAPAN—Dutch artist Chantal Rens. Her lifelong obsession with collecting has shaped her into a collage artist creating surrealist images brimming with fantasy and a ... more
Welcome to the Photo Vault, featuring books that inspire you! Today, we’re exploring the work of one of my favorite storytellers in the form of a photo book that uses a lot of vernacular photography—Kurt Tong. Listen to this episode to gain insight i... more
In this episode, I take you to Singapore, where I attended the Singapore International Photo Festival with the Myanmar Photo Archive. During my time there, I met Roy Ng, a curator at the National Gallery Singapore. Our conversation quickly turned int... more
In this episode of The Photo Vault, we speak with the wonderfully insightful Chiara Capodici about her experience in the photobook world. From the "mythical times" in Europe 20 years ago to today's bookselling landscape, portfolio reviews, and photob... more
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Very nice podcast. I wasn‘t really aware of Vernacular Photography. Thank you
"The Photo Vault" is a captivating podcast dedicated to vernacular photography and conversations. I have been very interested in the subject but could never find a podcast on it. Looking forward to hearing more episodes. Thanks for the content!
With so much going on in the world now and especially with the speed of technological development, it is so refreshing to hear a podcast not about the chaos of geopolitics, human polarity, environmental pollutions and the accelerated speed of which chronic and mental illnesses are developing in our modern world,etc. With all that in mind, it is difficult to imagine what our future will be like. Hence it is even more important to see, be educated and learn about the way of life in the past throu... more
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Focusing on the often overlooked realm of vernacular photography, the discussions draw attention to unique perspectives on collecting, archiving, and curating visual histories. Listeners can expect engaging conversations with artists, curators, and collectors, who share their insights into the significance of personal narratives encapsulated in family albums and forgotten snapshots. Each episode typically explores the cultural and historical contexts surrounding various photographic practices and photobooks, making it a significant resource for those interested in visual arts and history.
The podcast also emphasizes community engagement, as it is part of a larger platform dedicated to exploring vernacular photography. Distinctive stories a... more
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Recent guests on this podcast include:
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