This Artist Lives in an Ice Cream Factory

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I spent the past two years creating my first photography book titled 'Loft Law. The Last of New York City's Original Artist Lofts' about artists living under the protection of the Loft Law. The law, enacted in 1982, granted protection and rent stabilization to thousands of artists who were living illegally in commercial and manufacturing zoned lofts in neighborhoods like Soho, Tribeca, and the Bowery after the manufacturing industry predominantly left Manhattan. I photographed and interviewed over 75 artists who are still living in these incredible lofts to this day. The photographs explore some of the most unique beautiful, and hidden artist studios across New York City. The book includes writing and personal stories from the incredible group of artists featured in the book.
Curtis Mitchell is an artist that has been creating works in Brooklyn since 1984. His work has been exhibited at MoMa PS1, the New Museum, the Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, and more. To see Curtis Mitchell's work or inquire for sales, please visit: curtismitchellart.com/
Video Directed by Joshua Charow
Cinematography by Luca Silveira
Edit by Abraham C. Howard
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  • @cultureandcommerce
    @cultureandcommerce12 күн бұрын

    You have given us all such a gift by sharing this artist's extraordinary story - through his words and your photos. Thank you !

  • @jekkibby
    @jekkibby20 күн бұрын

    Would absolutely love to see more interviews of all these artists you have met! Such a wonderful project and it’s great to hear their stories 💗

  • @dissidentfairy4264
    @dissidentfairy426426 күн бұрын

    Wow! It's such a great artist space. It's very artist's dream. 🎨🖌

  • @TheDuduRocha
    @TheDuduRocha23 күн бұрын

    This might be the most beautiful "thing" I´ve seen in a long time. Congrats and thanks!

  • @tonsfocus
    @tonsfocusАй бұрын

    Beautiful photos - can't believe w. bright sunlight and deep shadows you're getting such a great tonal range. Thanks for all you do, esp. these videos.

  • @joshuacharow

    @joshuacharow

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you so much! I really appreciate it.

  • @dillimeinbilli

    @dillimeinbilli

    22 күн бұрын

    Yes really wonderful use of natural light in indoor spaces. I wanted to ask - how to you achieve those? Metering for the shadows?

  • @veggienat1
    @veggienat115 күн бұрын

    Yes it IS a beautiful space !

  • @lisahinkofer2085
    @lisahinkofer208519 күн бұрын

    Amazing space. An artist dream. I’ve always wanted to live and paint and create in a space like this. I’m so jealous but glad an artist is using this incredible space to live true to form as a creative human being

  • @sunshinenorain
    @sunshinenorain11 күн бұрын

    These artist videos make me so happy.

  • @ReneeBowenPhoto
    @ReneeBowenPhoto23 күн бұрын

    Found you on Instagram - these are amazing 🙌🏼 such an incredible project

  • @teripolsonful
    @teripolsonfulАй бұрын

    I adore these, thank you so much for sharing them ♥️

  • @joshuacharow

    @joshuacharow

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for watching!

  • @OH.A.M.
    @OH.A.M.Ай бұрын

    I wonder how many more artist live in this kind of places that still need to be found?

  • @highfades2594
    @highfades2594Ай бұрын

    the book was incredible! looking forward to the rest of these videos.

  • @joshuacharow

    @joshuacharow

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you for getting a copy! More videos soon

  • @Gumbercules001
    @Gumbercules001Ай бұрын

    This has been such a wonderful series, and I can't wait to see more. I'll be picking up that book for sure. Thank you for documenting these people. Even though this era is coming to a close, by capturing these stories, it will inspire future artists to create a culture for themselves, just as they did. We need our own spaces. Cheers~

  • @joshuacharow

    @joshuacharow

    Ай бұрын

    This means everything to me. Thank you.

  • @moraolivera5837
    @moraolivera583722 күн бұрын

    Gorgeous pictures!!

  • @bonniesidler4309
    @bonniesidler4309Ай бұрын

    Fabulous space, wonderful storyteller and the light in the photos … just fantastic 😊❤

  • @TinyPooks
    @TinyPooks23 күн бұрын

    I can't wait for my book to arrive!

  • @SheDrones
    @SheDrones5 күн бұрын

    thank you . just lovely

  • @barbaradmr19
    @barbaradmr19Ай бұрын

    what you are doing its just incredible, I hope to get to see an exhibition of yours. Greetings from away, Chile

  • @joshuacharow

    @joshuacharow

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you so much!

  • @lwazihlophe8955
    @lwazihlophe895523 күн бұрын

    this is an amazing project man!

  • @TheIrunalot2
    @TheIrunalot2Ай бұрын

    I have your book. Read it in one sitting. Absolutely loved it. Good job!!

  • @joshuacharow

    @joshuacharow

    Ай бұрын

    That's incredible! Thank you so much for getting a copy and the kind words

  • @TheIrunalot2

    @TheIrunalot2

    Ай бұрын

    @@joshuacharow My pleasure. I preordered it back in March through Amazon and it arrived on 30 April. Well worth it!!!

  • @quaithom3138
    @quaithom3138Ай бұрын

    i'm in Chicago, but i hope you have a good gallery opening Joshua;. Thank you for documenting the stories of these artists.

  • @joshuacharow

    @joshuacharow

    Ай бұрын

    Thats very kind thank you!

  • @anns1389
    @anns138923 күн бұрын

    Just fabulous videos! Thank you!

  • @yaelsalomon
    @yaelsalomon28 күн бұрын

    Such beautiful tones of light ! Love your project

  • @Sunshine60601
    @Sunshine6060123 күн бұрын

    I love hearing stories like this and your photographs are fantastic! ❤ I just subscribed. I hope you’ll have more content like this ! 😊

  • @alkebulansan
    @alkebulansan20 күн бұрын

    I wonder what it is about big spaces that everybody believes they can create in them......here's a shout for the small space. create Create CReate!

  • @UncleNils
    @UncleNilsАй бұрын

    Absolutely love these!

  • @alichoudhryphoto
    @alichoudhryphotoАй бұрын

    I'm really appreciative of the videos you put out. They are very thoughtfully made and deeply insightful. I hope you keep this type of work up!

  • @joshuacharow

    @joshuacharow

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you so much! There are many more on the way.

  • @nullsociety
    @nullsociety27 күн бұрын

    Great work Josh , love this series!

  • @stacyguglielmi3212
    @stacyguglielmi321228 күн бұрын

    beautiful

  • @renaann182
    @renaann18216 күн бұрын

    Did he eventually buy the place and if so, how much was it? So amazing..thanks for sharing this. Great work

  • @perezcross2785
    @perezcross278523 күн бұрын

    For some reason, or maybe no reason, this sounds like an exciting project to me.

  • @ruthjames9278
    @ruthjames9278Ай бұрын

    brilliant

  • @maisonSMITHISHA-bz7dp
    @maisonSMITHISHA-bz7dp22 күн бұрын

    Girl, could I make paintings, clothing collections, and write books in this space! Such an inspiration, especially as I think about how much this space would cost today!

  • 22 күн бұрын

    I am in Medellín, Colombia. There is a ebook versión?

  • @adriannemartin9966
    @adriannemartin996619 күн бұрын

  • @tthomas184
    @tthomas18426 күн бұрын

    Leaky roof and cold as shit....takes me back to my own time in a loft many years ago. No thanks. Never understood chilled to the bone until I lived there, never really warmed up. Much prefer my much smaller heated apartment. At least I can function.

  • @robertoposa1120
    @robertoposa112020 күн бұрын

    How can i buy your book in Europe?

  • @dailybackup8372
    @dailybackup8372Ай бұрын

    I want this book but postage to my country is very high :(

  • @TripodSnowskate
    @TripodSnowskateАй бұрын

    so cool

  • @joshuacharow

    @joshuacharow

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @reb5824
    @reb5824Ай бұрын

    Which ice cream factory? My dad worked as a Diesel mechanic for Priscilla Ice cream in Red hook. I am enjoying this!

  • @holgerhahn1823
    @holgerhahn1823Ай бұрын

    No way around it, I contact you and need this work, which provides a great background for deeper discourse. No matter where art is or is created, the question of existence is present. Your work makes this part visible and resolves a dichotomy that connects art with aesthetics and haptics back to the actual reference.

  • @migez1
    @migez1Ай бұрын

    Did he end up buying it from the landlord is he still renting?

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