Sandler, Richard, circa 1985 Jun 3-7
Scope and Contents
In the first of two segments, Richard Sandler describes his problems with the term "photojournalism." He explains why he considers himself to be a fine art photographer and describes the impact of the 1968 Democratic Convention on his understanding of journalistic practice. He presents a slideshow of his work, discussing his recent projects, the qualities of a good photograph, and the tension between form and content. Sandler then shows photographs he took while concealing his camera and discusses photographing subjects against their will. In the second segment, Sandler answers questions from participants and discusses the financial necessity of accepting corporate assignments.
Inscriptions
- Container
- Richard Sandler - Focus '85
- Item Label
- Sandler con't
Dates
- circa 1985 Jun 3-7
Extent
1 1/4 inch Audio Cassette (01:26:43 duration)
Biographical / Historical
Richard Sandler was born in New York City in 1946. He began his career as a street photographer, capturing New York urban life during the 1980s and 1990s. He later worked for The New York Times and as an independent documentary filmmaker. His work is held in permanent collections of the New York Public Library, the Brooklyn Museum, and the New York Historical Society.