JOSHUA CHAROW
(b. 1998)
Joshua Charow (b. 1998) is a New York-based documentary photographer and filmmaker interested in the unseen stories and subcultures of New York City. From an early age, Charow was immersed in 'Urban Exploring,' climbing skyscrapers, frequently entering and photographing off-limit spaces of the city.
His debut exhibition with the gallery: “Loft Law: Photographs by Joshua Charow” will open May 16th and be on view through June 29.
For any inquiries regarding acquisition, photograph prices, or exhibition loans, please contact the gallery at info@westwoodgallery.com.
Portrait of Joshua Charow, 2024. Photo by Henry Kornaros.
Courtesy the artist and Westwood Gallery NYC.
LOFT LAW: THE LAST OF NEW YORK CITY'S ORIGINAL ARTIST LOFTS
Three years ago, Charow found a map of the remaining buildings with Loft Law protection. Charow rang hundreds of doorbells to find and photograph over 75 loft law tenants across the city in order to document the last of these incredible spaces and the artists that made them home.
BIOGRAPHY
Joshua Charow (b. 1998) holds his BFA from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts in Film & Television. Joshua's new book Loft Law, was reviewed in Artnet News by Jamie Valentino.
In addition to his documentary photography, Joshua has also shot notable documentary films. Charow created and directs an online documentary series titled LimeLight, which explores the unique lives of New Yorkers. Over the past year, the series has amassed a following of 150,000 people and garnered over 40 million views. His first feature film as Director of Photography, Untrapped, is an official selection of the 2022 Tribeca International Film Festival. He has directed and shot documentary films for The New York Times, TIME magazine, Amazon Prime Video and Hulu.
EXHIBITIONS
LOFT LAW:
PHOTOGRAPHS BY JOSHUA CHAROW
2024, MAY 16 - JUN 29
EXHIBITION HISTORY
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2024 - Westwood Gallery NYC, New York: Loft Law: Photographs by Joshua Charowr
SELECTED NEWS
See Inside the Last Original Artist Lofts in New York
Artnet News | February 16, 2024
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS
Loft Law: The Last of New York City's Original Artist Lofts
Joshua Charow