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Michael Dooney @michaeldooney.net · 24/06/2025

Credited with inventing the "intimate documentary" style of photography, Joanne Leonard was one of the first to pivot away from street style photography adopt a more personal approach, focusing on her close relationships and immediate surroundings.

Portrait of photographer, collage artist, and feminist Joanne Leonard by Eleanor Rubin.

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Michael Dooney @michaeldooney.net · 12/06/2025

Coinciding with her first UK solo exhibition at Hackelbury Fine Art of vintage photographs and early collages, I spoke with Joanne Leonard - feminist artist, academic, single mother, and identical twin, known for her "intimate documentary" approach to photography.

Screenshot of conversation between Michael Dooney and Joanne Leonard.

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Michael Dooney @michaeldooney.net · 11/06/2025

What does it take to build and sustain Switzerland’s first & only international art fair dedicated to photography? I spoke with Sven Eisenhut-Hug (co-founder & director of Photo Basel) and Elwira Spychalska (art historian & artistic director of Photo Basel) to mark the Photo Basel 10th anniversary.

Portrait of Elwira Spychalska (art historian and artistic director of Photo Basel) and Sven Eisenhut-Hug (co-founder and director of Photo Basel).

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Michael Dooney @michaeldooney.net · 02/06/2025

Really nice speaking with Sven Eisenhut-Hug (founding director of photo basel) together with Elwira Spychalska (fair curator) about the upcoming 10th anniversary edition of photo basel which takes place during Art Basel Week from 17th until 22nd of June 2025.

Screenshot of podcast recording with founder and director of Photo Basel, Sven Eisenhut-Hug and fair curator Elwira Spychalska, in conversation with Michael Dooney of Subtext & Discourse art world podcast, speaking about the 10th anniversary of Photo Basel.

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Michael Dooney @michaeldooney.net · 29/05/2025

Mark Neville was driving back to Kiev from the front line in Donbas Ukraine & stopped at the side of the road to record this interview. Living & working in Ukraine since 2020, Mark is a social engaged artist who combines photography and documentary with humanitarian aid and community support.

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Michael Dooney @michaeldooney.net · 09/05/2025

Looking forward to returing to @rencontresarles.bsky.social where I'll be reviewing photographers portfolio's on the 7th. www.rencontres-arles.com/en/photo-fol... Online registration will be open 19th May - 7pm (Paris time)

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Michael Dooney @michaeldooney.net · 01/05/2025

17 guests, 8 episodes, 4 weeks, and 1 massive podcast collaboration with @aipadphoto.bsky.social in the lead up to the 2025 edition of The Photography Show, the oldest and longest running art fair for photography.

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Michael Dooney @michaeldooney.net · 30/04/2025

Could you imagine leaving the lucrative world of Wall Street finance to open an art gallery in Chelsea New York and devote your life to photography? Bruce Silverstein did exactly that and shares his unique story in the final episode of my podcast collaboration with @aipadphoto.bsky.social

Podcast artwork for Subtext & Discourse Art World Podcast, made in collaboration with AIPAD - The Association of International Photography Art Dealers - for the 8th episode in the series. Portrait of New York Gallerist Bruce Silverstein.

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Michael Dooney @michaeldooney.net · 22/04/2025

In time for VIP preview of The Photography Show presented by @aipadphoto.bsky.social Sophie Wright @fotografiska.bsky.social and Andra Russek share their insights on collecting photography. Including what to look out for, developing your taste, and the importance of going to art fairs.

Podcast artwork for On Collecting Photography episode of Subtext & Discourse art world podcast collaboration with AIPAD. Featuring Sophie Wright from Fotografiska and Andra Russek from Scheinbaum & Russek Ltd.

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Michael Dooney @michaeldooney.net · 21/04/2025

Michael Hoppen is one of the foremost photography dealers in Europe & the UK. First a photographer, later a collector, he tells me about the early days in London, his passion for Japanese photography, & the challenges photographers face today. pod.link/1475402385/e... @aipadphoto.bsky.social

Podcast cover art for London episode of Subtext & Discourse collaboration with AIPAD - The Association of International Art Dealers. Featuring Michael Hoppen.

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Michael Dooney @michaeldooney.net · 16/04/2025

AIPAD Millennial's Michael Hulett and Douglas Marshall recently graduated from @aipadphoto.bsky.social associate membership pilot programme. Both began their careers at Peter Fetterman Gallery, and represent the next generation of AIPAD photography dealers. Listen here: pod.link/1475402385/e...

Podcast artwork for Millennials episode of podcast collaboration between The Association of International Photography Art Dealers (AIPAD) and Subtext & Discourse art world podcast. Featuring Michael Hulett of The Hulett Collection and Douglas Marshall from Marshall Gallery.

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Michael Dooney @michaeldooney.net · 15/04/2025

New York gallerist, photography dealer, and collector Bruce Silverstein shares his story of leaving Wall Street to follow his passion in the upcoming episode of Subtext & Discourse | Art World Podcast, recorded as part of the collaboration with @aipadphoto.bsky.social

Screen shot of podcast recording between Bruce Silverstein and Michael Dooney, talking about the founding of Bruce Silverstein Gallery for the podcast collaboration between The Association of International Photography Art Dealers (AIPAD) and Subtext & Discourse art world podcast.

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Michael Dooney @michaeldooney.net · 14/04/2025

Trailblazing women promoting photography in the art world. - Adelie de Ipanema: POLKA Galerie - Arnika Dawkins: Arnika Dawkins Gallery - Anna Walker Skillman: Jackson Fine Art - Yancey Richardson: Yancey Richardson Gallery Ep 4 of 7 @aipadphoto.bsky.social collaboration pod.link/1475402385/e...

Podcast artwork for AIPAD: Female Leaders episode of collaboration with Subtext & Discourse and The Association of International Photography Art Dealers. Portraits of Adelie de Ipanema (POLKA Galerie), Arnika Dawkins (Arnika Dawkins Gallery), Anna Walker Skillman (Jackson Fine Art), and Yancey Richardson Gallery (Yancey Richardson Gallery).

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Michael Dooney @michaeldooney.net · 13/04/2025

Alumni of Peter Fetterman (Peter Fetterman Gallery), Douglas Marshall and Michael Hulett telling me of their shared experiences entering the world of fine art photography, working together, and later opening their own galleries.

Screenshot of podcast recording with Douglas Marshall and Michael Hulett as part of the collaboration with AIPAD in the lead up to The Photography Show art fair at the end of April 2025.

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Michael Dooney @michaeldooney.net · 10/04/2025

Howard Greenberg is one of the world’s leading photography dealers, an authority on 19th and 20th century photography, and a key figure responsible for establishing photography’s value in the fine art market. Was a privilege speaking with him about his 40 year plus career in the art world.

Podcast artwork for collaborative episode between Subtext & Discourse and AIPAD with Howard Greenberg.

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Michael Dooney @michaeldooney.net · 09/04/2025

Thanks @podnews.net for mentioning the Subtext & Discourse art world podcast collaboration with @aipadphoto.bsky.social throughout April. 7 episodes over 4 weeks looking back at the history of AIPAD and the worlds oldest fair for photographic art. podnews.net/update/audio...

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Michael Dooney @michaeldooney.net · 09/04/2025

30 years of AIPAD presidency in one podcast! 1991–1995 - Lee Marks, Lee Marks Fine Art 1995–2009 - Robert Klein, Robert Klein Gallery 2009–2012 - Stephen Bulger, Stephen Bulger Gallery 2017–2021 - Richard Moore, Richard Moore Photographs Ep. 2 of 7 of the collaboration with @aipadphoto.bsky.social

Podcast cover art for Subtext & Discourse art world podcast collaboration with The Association for International Art Dealers. Episode 2 of 7 with past AIPAD presidents, Lee Marks, Robert Klein, Stephen Bulger, and Richard Moore.

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Michael Dooney @michaeldooney.net · 08/04/2025

Ep. 1 of 7 in my collaboration with @aipadphoto.bsky.social AIPAD Executive director Lydia Melamed Johnson & AIPAD President Martijn van Pieterson tell me: - how they navigated COVID - new initiatives/management restructure - what to expect at The Photography Show 2025 pod.link/1475402385/e...

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Michael Dooney @michaeldooney.net · 06/04/2025

Official announcement of the podcast collaboration with @aipadphoto.bsky.social in the lead up to the 2025 Photography Show presented by AIPAD. The first two episodes are already online, with two more released each week throughout April. Listen wherever you get your podcasts: pod.link/1475402385

Screen shot of the April 2025 Focus email from AIPAD mentioning the collaboration with Michael Dooney from Subtext & Discourse podcast

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Michael Dooney @michaeldooney.net · 01/04/2025

Legendary photography collector, dealer and founder of Center for Photography at Woodstock, Howard Greenberg caught up with me to speak about the early days of photography dealing in New York as part of the collaboration with @aipadphoto.bsky.social

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Michael Dooney @michaeldooney.net · 28/03/2025

Amazing speaking with such an inspiring group of women for our Female Leaders episode of the podcast collaboration with @aipadphoto.bsky.social Huge thanks to - Yancey Richardson - Anna Skillman - Arnika Dawkins and - Adélie Genestar de Ipanema For your contributions to the field of photography

Screen shot of Michael Dooney and Arnika Dawkins from Arnika Dawkins Gallery

Screen shot of Michael Dooney, Yancey Richardson from Yancey Richardson Gallery, and Anne Walker Skillman from Jackson Fine Art.

Screen shot of Michael Dooney and Adelie de Ipanera from Polka Galerie Paris.

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Michael Dooney @michaeldooney.net · 26/03/2025

Rafael Hortala Vallve is the founder of AUTOFOTO, an analogue photobooth company based in London and Barcelona. AUTOFOTO have been rescuing and restoring original auto-photography machines for over a decade. Their restored machines can be found in locations across their two city bases.

Portrait of Rafael Hortala-Vallve, founder of AUTOFOTO a company dedicated to rescuing and restoring original analogue photobooths.

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Michael Dooney @michaeldooney.net · 22/03/2025

Was an honour recording a podcast with 30 years of @aipadphoto.bsky.social presidents & legends of dealing fine art photography from the 1970's until today. - Lee Marks - Robert Klein - Stephen Bulger - Richard Moore Lots of great insights & stories about the history of AIPAD & selling photos.

Screen shot of a group conversation with former AIPAD presidents: Richard Moore, Robert Klein, Stephen Bulger, and Lee Marks.

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Michael Dooney @michaeldooney.net · 20/03/2025

Great speaking with Andra Russek (Scheinbaum & Russek) and Sophie Wright (@fotografiska.bsky.social) about collecting photography for our podcast collaboration with @aipadphoto.bsky.social Series begins in April, subscribe via @deepcast.bsky.social so you don't miss out! podsite.fm/subtext-disc...

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Michael Dooney @michaeldooney.net · 19/03/2025

5 years ago I recorded a podcast with Felix Hoffmann, then the chief curator of C/O Berlin. We recorded a follow up to coincide with his new role as artistic director of FOTO ARSENAL WIEN, which opens this Friday 21. March 2025. Listen to our conversation here: pod.link/1475402385/e...

Portrait of Felix Hoffmann, artistic director of FOTO ARSENAL WIEN centre for photography and lens based media; and director of FOTO WIEN a month long biennale for photography in Vienna, Austria.

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Michael Dooney @michaeldooney.net · 15/03/2025

Yesterday we recorded the first of eight podcasts as part of a collaboration between The Association of International Photography Art Dealers @aipadphoto.bsky.social and Subtext & Discourse | Art World Podcast.

Photo of a laptop screen showing (L-R )Michael Dooney, Martijn van Pieterson, and Lydia Melamed Johnson, on a podcast recording through the use of Riverside.fm.

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Michael Dooney @michaeldooney.net · 11/03/2025

Listen to the group conversation with Female Photoclub members, Catherine, Natalia, Chiara, and Victoria wherever you get your podcasts. Link below to @deepcast.bsky.social which also includes an AI transcript, summary, and episode quotes. podsite.fm/subtext-disc...

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Michael Dooney @michaeldooney.net · 11/03/2025

The exhibition opens this Saturday 15th of March at the Alte Münze Berlin from 6:00pm. Showcasing projects from 28 members of the Female Photoclub, it is part of the official program of the European Month of Photography Berlin. femalephotoclub.com/post/female-...

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Michael Dooney @michaeldooney.net · 11/03/2025

In this weeks podcast I speak with four members of the Berlin chapter of the Female Photoclub. The Germany wide professional association aims to increase visibility of female photographers, advocates for equality in the industry, and raises awareness of issues such as lack of representation.

Catherine Liese, Natalie Carstens, Chiara Dazi, and Victoria Kaempfe - members of the Berlin chapter of The Female Photoclub.

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Michael Dooney @michaeldooney.net · 07/03/2025

Joanna Szproch, a Berlin-based Polish visual artist, discusses her debut photobook 'Alltagsfantasie', a deeply personal project chronicles her artistic journey from fashion photography to an introspective & collaborative approach. Listen to our podcast here: pod.link/1475402385/e...

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Michael Dooney @michaeldooney.net · 28/02/2025

Most new connections, chance encounters, and network building are the result of consistently showing up. This episode of Subtext & Discourse | Art World Podcast is a good example. I've been reviewing portfolios in Les Rencontres de la photographie, Arles for almost a decade...

Portrait of Enrico Stefanelli by Michael Dooney taken at the offices of Photolux Festival in Luccy, Italy.

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Michael Dooney @michaeldooney.net · 20/02/2025

Last month I caught up with visual artist & filmmaker Pilar Mata Dupont. - We spoke about her latest production: Lowland Melodies, A Polder Western. Made in collaboration with artist Erika Roux - the unique position of video art and being both a visual artist and filmmaker; (1/2)

Portrait of Pilar Mata Dupont by Joris van den Einden.

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Michael Dooney @michaeldooney.net · 12/02/2025

Pablo Giori is the co-founder & co-director of the Experimental Photography Festival, Barcelona. His latest initiative the International Photography Festivals Association (IPFA) which will meet this July to bring together directors, photo curators and more. Podcast links: pod.link/1475402385/e...

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Michael Dooney @michaeldooney.net · 05/02/2025

Late last year visual artist Jessa Fairbrother & I recorded a heartfelt podcast about her path to becoming an artist, processing loss & grief, and why she "makes things to make people feel things." Apple: podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/j... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/7evF...

Portrait of Jessa Fairbrother by Trish Morrissey in the Acts of Creation: On Art and Motherhood exhibition at MAC in Birmingham.

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Michael Dooney @michaeldooney.net · 25/01/2025

Everyone in the article seems to be using Strava… I’m still using Nike Run Club… I had wondered how many people in the art world run (or have a fitness routine) so this was nice to read!

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Michael Dooney @michaeldooney.net · 23/01/2025

Latest podcast with socially engaged photographer Anthony Luvera who I was introduced to a few years ago in Arles. Anthony shares his path from fashion photography to empowering people experiencing homelessness through self assisted portraiture and collaborative initiatives.

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Michael Dooney @michaeldooney.net · 13/01/2025

Dr. Wiktoria Michałkiewicz is an interdisciplinary expert with extensive experience in storytelling, talent management, journalism, & photography. She has played a pivotal role in producing & curating exhibitions for renowned artists, collaborating with international festivals & institutions.

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Michael Dooney @michaeldooney.net · 05/01/2025

I was recently interviewed by Perrin Adams for the Great Big Photography World podcast. We talk about my path from music to photography, relocating from Australia to Germany, opening a photography gallery in Berlin, plus other milestones. Steaming on all major platforms: pod.link/1518835500/e...

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Michael Dooney @michaeldooney.net · 18/12/2024

The entities part might be the most impressive feature so far. Any person, business, or organisation mentioned in the episode is identified and listed. (see screen shot below) From this a link to the official website or wikipedia page is generated where you can learn more about it.

Screen shot of 'entities' from Deepcast AI podcast directory.

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Michael Dooney @michaeldooney.net · 11/12/2024

W.M. Hunt is a collector, curator, and consultant: a champion of photography. He has been on the boards of the W. Eugene Smith Foundation, AIPAD, Photographers + Friends United Against AIDS and The Center for Photography at Woodstock. And my latest podcast guest: open.spotify.com/episode/35hd...

Portrait of photography collector W.M. Hunt

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Michael Dooney @michaeldooney.net · 28/11/2024

Freo Majer, founder & artistic director of Forecast Platform - a mentorship programme & forum for audacious minds. Whatever your creative career path, Forecast is for you. Hear our interview below: Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/f... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/5eXq...

Portrait of Freo Majer, founder and artistic director of Forecast Platform. Mentorship platform, festival, and forum for audacious minds.

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Michael Dooney @michaeldooney.net · 26/11/2024

New #RodeMic NTH-100 headphones arrived today, looking forward to editing with these. Hope they live up to the hype.

Left hand holding a pair of Rode NTH-100 headphones. In the background can be seen a Lenovo XPS13, Logitech Mechanical Mini keyboard, Kensington Slimblade trackball, and Native Instruments Komplete Audio 2

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Michael Dooney @michaeldooney.net · 22/11/2024

Philippe Garner started his career at Sotheby's in 1970. The following year he was integral to the first ever dedicated auction of photographs. We had an amazing conversation about his half a century in the art world and art market. Listen where you get your podcasts: pod.link/1475402385/e...

Portrait photo of Philippe Garner taken by his wife Lucilla in 1985, from his passport issued January 1986.

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Michael Dooney @michaeldooney.net · 20/11/2024

Great meeting Wesley Verhoeve (@readprocess.co) in person during Paris Photo. Here he is holding an advanced copy of his latest publication Notice Journal Volume 1. A few weeks prior we recorded a podcast where Wesley shares some milestones leading to this point: open.spotify.com/episode/1Xqw...

Wesley Verhoeve at Paris Photo with an unbound copy of his latest publication: Notice Journal Vol. 1

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Michael Dooney @michaeldooney.net · 19/11/2024

For most other applications I believe you'll still need and want a proficient portrait photographer to capture you in the best light. In any case it was an interesting exercise. For the moment I think I'll stick to using a camera or getting someone else to point one at me.

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Michael Dooney @michaeldooney.net · 19/11/2024

There is very little unique about the portraits. For corporate head shots, LinkedIn and business purposes, AI generated images will absolutely replace this service if it hasn't done already. If you want all your team to look like a coherent group with minimal effort, this will be how it's done.

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Michael Dooney @michaeldooney.net · 19/11/2024

I couldn't influence the results either. What you get is what you get. Some of the clothes match what I wore in the reference images, though most are from the software. One of the main things I noticed when looking through the results is how generic they make you look.

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Michael Dooney @michaeldooney.net · 19/11/2024

These were made with PortraitPal which other's have achieved good results with, when compared to other models. The 4 images above are the better results it achieved. Some of the below examples show how off the mark it was. It was $45 for 60 images and took around 3 hours for them to be ready.

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Michael Dooney @michaeldooney.net · 19/11/2024

It's one thing to see a photo of yourself and think "I don't look like that" when actually you do. But it's entirely another when you see an AI generated image that looks pretty close to who you are, knowing that it isn't you.

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Michael Dooney @michaeldooney.net · 19/11/2024

I've been reading a lot about AI generated portraits lately, so I was curious to try it out. There is a very uncanny valley feeling about seeing AI generated images of yourself, as compared to seeing AI generated portraits of anyone else.

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