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Jerry Schatzberg

Jerry Schatzberg

Jerry Schatzberg (b. 1927) began photographing babies post-WWII before launching a career in fashion and celebrity photography with Condé Nast. A student of Alexey Brodovich, he captured icons of the ’60s like Bob Dylan, The Rolling Stones & Edie Sedgwick. In the 1970s, Schatzberg transitioned to film directing, with credits including The Panic in Needle Park and Scarecrow.

Mario Montez

Mario Montez

A key figure in the Warhol Factory and Ridiculous Theatrical Company, Mario Montez (1935–2013) rose to fame in Jack Smith’s Flaming Creatures (1962) and adopted a stage name in tribute to Hollywood star Maria Montez. Included in the film are actors Lola Pashalinski and Agosto Machado, playwright Ronald Tavel, poet Bibbe Hansen, and filmmaker Conrad Ventur.

Richard Schechner

Richard Schechner

Richard Schechner (1934- ) is a director, performance theorist, environmental theater pioneer, and NYU Performance Studies founder. Editor of The Drama Review since 1962, he founded The Performance Group, producing Dionysus in 69, which evolved into the Wooster Group.

Jane Holzer

Jane Holzer

Jane Holzer (b. 1940) rose to fame as a model and muse in the 1960s, declared "Girl of the Year" by Tom Wolfe. Nicknamed "Baby Jane" Holzer, she became a Warhol film star, style icon, and cultural figure.

Lorraine O’Grady

Lorraine O’Grady

Lorraine O’Grady (1934–2024) was an artist, writer, and critic who gained recognition as an artist later in life, exploring race, feminism, and cultural identity. This interview, recorded in June 2024 - less than six months before her passing - was Lorraine O'Grady's final comprehensive video interview.

Richard Foreman

Richard Foreman

In his final recorded interview, Richard Foreman (1937–2025), Obie-winning playwright, offers an in-depth reflection on his groundbreaking career and the evolution of his revolutionary Ontological-Hysteric Theater, celebrated for its non-narrative structures, abrasive soundscapes, and abstract acting.

JoAnne Akalaitis

JoAnne Akalaitis

JoAnne Akalaitis (1937–), co-founded Mabou Mines in 1970. A five-time Obie winner, she directed across genres and led NYC’s Public Theater (1991–1993), shaping political and experimental performance.

Art Kunkin

Art Kunkin

Art Kunkin (1928-2019) was the founder of the Los Angeles Free Press, a pioneering alternative newspaper that revolutionized journalism in the 1960s with its bold coverage of counterculture and social issues.

Candy Darling

Candy Darling

Candy Darling (1944-1974) grew up on Long Island, idolizing screen stars like Lana Turner. She rose to fame in Andy Warhol’s Factory, appearing in “Flesh” and “Women in Revolt.” Lou Reed’s song "Candy Says" immortalized her, as did Peter Hujar's iconic photography.

Walter Robinson

Walter Robinson

Walter Robinson (1950-2025), an influential American artist and art critic, co-founded Art-Rite magazine and led Artnet Magazine. Known for his pop culture-inspired paintings, Robinson's work has made a significant impact on contemporary art and criticism.

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