Christopher McCall - Episode 91

In this episode of PhotoWork with Sasha Wolf, join host Sasha Wolf and returning guest Christopher McCall as they reflect on the legacy of the renowned Pier 24 Photography space located on San Francisco’s Embarcadero. Together, they celebrate the space's 14-year history, during which it showcased the Pilara Foundation's collection, hosted 13 historic exhibitions, and organized numerous public programs. Chris discusses his future endeavors to explore global photography trends while engaging in a heartfelt conversation with Sasha about the enduring allure of photography and photo books in the United States. They also explore budding opportunities for photographers to create and share their own artistic spaces. This episode is filled with reflection, inspiration, and forward-looking insights. || Christopher McCall was the Director of Pier 24 Photography in San Francisco, one of the largest exhibition spaces devoted to the medium. In 2002 McCall received an MFA in photography from California College of the Arts, studying under Jim Goldberg and Larry Sultan. After teaching for seven years, he joined Pier 24 Photography in 2009 as the founding director, assisting in the conceptualization of the organization’s mission and operating principles. After opening the doors of Pier 24 in 2010, McCall oversaw the presentation of thirteen exhibitions and spearheaded the creation of the Larry Sultan Visiting Artist Program, a collaboration with California College of the Arts.

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This episode is 01:16:19 long.

This episode was published on Feb 20, 2025.

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