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Ep #15: Between Two Worlds - Layers of Soviet and Post-Soviet Identity with Sasha Rudensky

Ep #15: Between Two Worlds - Layers of Soviet and Post-Soviet Identity with Sasha Rudensky

FromThe Urbanaut Podcast


Ep #15: Between Two Worlds - Layers of Soviet and Post-Soviet Identity with Sasha Rudensky

FromThe Urbanaut Podcast

ratings:
Length:
110 minutes
Released:
Mar 17, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

?️ Dive into Ep. #15 of The Urbanaut Podcast, where we connect with the remarkable Russian-born photographer, Sasha Rudensky, on a captivating journey through her most distinguished works, including "Tinsel and Blue," "Eastern Eve," "Remains," and a sneak peek into her latest project, "LA River."

About Our Guest: Sasha Rudensky
Sasha's lens captures the transformation and contradictions within post-Soviet territories, mixing personal narrative with broader socio-political commentary. Her photography, featured in esteemed publications like The New York Times, traverses between constructed realities and intimate observations, providing a unique insight into a generation navigating the remnants of the Soviet Union and the capitalism of the 2000s.

Tune in to this episode to:
* Explore Sasha's creative process and the stories behind her major projects.
* Get exclusive insights into her ongoing "LA River" project.
* Understand how post-Soviet cultural and historical dynamics are reflected through her photography.

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EPISODE LINKS:
Sasha’s Contact: www.sasharudensky.com
Sasha’s Instagram: @sasha.rudensky

OUTLINE:
0:00 - Most Replayed
1:23 - Introduction
7:24 - Thoughts on Teaching
11:35 - When did she have that "I want to do this moment"?
15:23 - What pulled her back to Russia?
19:54 - The role intuition in her work
22:30 - Reconnect and reorient the past
25:54 - How do Portraits play a role?
30:17 - Influential people
36:15 - The idea of emotional Resonance
40:59 - A look at 'Remains' and 'Tinsel and Blue'
1:30:28 - A Snail peak at the work in progress 'LA River'
1:43:47 - Advice for up and coming Artist

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Released:
Mar 17, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (21)

Welcome to The Urbanaut Podcast channel, where we delve deep into our contemporary image-driven culture. For an immersive experience watch the video version on YouTube or Spotify. Guided by Patrick Lee Hubbard and enriched with insights from Steve Bisson of Urbanautica Institute, we explore the tales and truths that modern visuals weave around us. Every frame and pixel holds a story, and we're here to uncover it. If you're as captivated by this journey as we are, support our quest and get exclusive content by joining our Patreon community. Subscribe, dive in, and become an Urbanaut with us.