Show Notes
In this episode of PhotoWork with Sasha Wolf, host Sasha sits down with photographer and publisher Matthew Genitempo to discuss his latest book, "Dogbreath," published by Trespasser. Together, they explore how "Dogbreath" marks a departure from his earlier work, "Jasper," particularly in terms of personal narrative and photographic language. Matthew also shares insights about a pivotal critique session when he was in graduate school that significantly influenced his working methods and mindset.
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Matthew Genitempo is a photographer and publisher living and working in Texas. He earned his MFA from the University of Hartford. In 2017 he co-founded the publishing imprint Trespasser Books. Matthew has released three monographs, Jasper (Twin Palms 2018), Mother of Dogs (Trespasser 2022), and Dogbreath (Trespasser 2024).
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