Joshua Charow: photo book trailer for 'Loft Law. The Last of New York City's Original Artist Lofts'

Joshua Charow spent the past two years creating his first photography book titled 'Loft Law. The Last of New York City's Original Artist Lofts' about artists living under the protection of the Loft Law. The law, enacted in 1982 (Article 7-C of the Multiple Dwelling Law), granted protection and rent stabilization to thousands of artists who were living illegally in commercial and manufacturing zoned lofts in neighborhoods like Soho, Tribeca, and the Bowery after the manufacturing industry predominantly left Manhattan.
Two years ago, he found a map of the remaining protected buildings, rang hundreds of doorbells, and photographed and interviewed over 50 artists who are still living in these incredible lofts to this day. As New York currently faces an unprecedented amount of vacant commercial space, this is the perfect timing for this incredible untold story.
The book is available at www.damianibooks.com

[@laurasciarpelletti5346]

What a beautiful idea for a book. I'm always desperate for these peeks into New York's art scene and into the older generation that still produces there. Gorgeous work.

[@LifeofGie_613]

This is interesting. Great quality video too.

[@geraldsampson6350]

This was wonderful! Captures the creative strength of the NYC artist. What a great piece! Thank you!

[@patriciasalem3606]

I just ordered the book as a gift for my sister, who is a bicoastal photographer and documentary film maker. It looks fascinating!

[@garrettmain3712]

This book looks beautiful!!!

[@Limelightdocs]

💛💛💛

[@jackclark824]

Fantastic, can’t wait to get my copy

[@RamblinJan]

Dude not sure how I found this but glad I did. Would love to have a loft some day!

[@emmasanchez6351]

AMAZING

[@scottbookman]

i have a copy and it is A MUST !

[@jennifervega5351]

Wish it was longer 😢