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The Candid Frame: Conversations on Photography

The Candid Frame #96 - Anthony Barboza

The Candid Frame: Conversations on Photography

Ibarionex R. Perello

Arts, Visual Arts

4.8768 Ratings

🗓️ 25 July 2010

⏱️ 27 minutes

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Summary

Anthony Barboza is a self-taught artist, photographer, writer and historian He began his photographic career in 1964 with the Kamoinge Workshop. In 1969 he opened a commercial photo studio in New York City and has continued to do advertising and editorial spreads for magazines throughout the past three decades. Barboza has lectured at the International Center of Photography, Oberlin College, Ohio Univ., Museum of School of Fine Arts of Boston, Lowell Univ., Rochester Institute of Tech., Rhode Island School of Design, Wadsworth Antheneum of Hartford and was a guest instructor at NYU Tisch School of the Arts. He was the recipient of grants for photography from the New York State Council of the Arts in 1974 and 1976; the National Endowment for the Arts in 1980; and NYFA-New York Foundation for the Arts in 2002. In 1980 he self-published a book titled "Black Borders" with text by Ntozake Shange & Steven Barboza.You can find out more about him and his work by visiting his website. Anthony Barboza recommends the work of Bill Brandt. For streaming audio click here or subscribe to the podcast for free via

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0:00.0

It's July 25th, 2010, and this is The Candid Frame.

0:05.0

The KERRY. Welcome back to another episode of the Candid Frame. It's been a while since I posted an episode, a variety of computer and software problems and a full dance card, has made it a challenge to get back on a normal schedule.

0:40.8

But I'm pleased to be back with a new episode tonight.

0:44.3

I want to thank all of you who sent me messages saying how much you've missed the shows.

0:48.5

Thanks for those.

0:49.5

And for your continued support of me and the podcast.

0:53.5

Today's guest is one of those legendary photographers

0:56.3

whose work has not only provided him personal success, but has served to inspire generations

1:02.1

of photographers who have come after him. Anthony Barbosa has made a career as a fashion, advertising,

1:07.7

and street photographer, as well as a fine artist and educator. His passion

1:12.3

has been invested not only in his photographs, but in his discussions about what it means to be an

1:17.7

artist with a camera. So sit back and enjoy our conversation with Anthony Barbosa.

1:25.7

Well, welcome, Anthony, to the Candid Frame.

1:28.1

I'm very excited to have you on the show, and thank you so much for making the time to speak with me today.

1:33.8

Okay, no problem.

1:35.9

Well, let's start off with your beginnings as a photographer, because you've been at this for quite a while, but I'd really do...

1:43.3

40 years, John.

1:44.3

Yeah, so how did that begin for you?

1:49.6

Well, let's see.

1:51.7

How did it begin?

1:53.5

It's a long time ago.

1:54.8

Okay.

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