Why the Best Photos Aren't Perfect
Conversation with Pat Graham on polaroids, AI, punk rock & more
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Pat Graham has spent decades documenting music, culture and activism through photography—from touring with Modest Mouse and working with Johnny Marr to capturing iconic images of L7, Bikini Kill, Fugazi, and countless others. In this episode Pat joins host Brad Sigal to talk about his long-term passion for photography, his current exhibition ‘Present Imperfection,’ and why imperfect images often resonate more deeply than technically flawless ones.
Pat shares the story behind Present Imperfection, his current exhibition of instant photography. Pat and Brad talk about why people are turning back to imperfect technologies in the era of algorithms, iPhones and AI. The conversation also explores photography's evolving relationship with AI. We also talk about Pat’s recent work with Diane Krauthamer documenting the federal military occupation of DC. Finally, Pat shares the story behind one of his most iconic photos: his 1992 image of Jennifer Finch of the band L7, who recently passed away.
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Groups resisting occupation of DC:
Free DC Project https://www.instagram.com/freedcproject/
DCAARPR https://www.instagram.com/dcaarpr/
Pat's iconic 1992 photo of Jennifer Finch of L7 https://www.instagram.com/p/Da-1RPROCEy/
Jennifer Finch talking about Pat’s photo being her favorite https://www.instagram.com/p/Da0_nYZEg_-/?img_index=1
Intro music: Fresh Flow Fiesta by Oleksii Holubiev: https://pixabay.com/music/beats-fresh-flow-fiesta-160920/
