Barton Lewis Discusses Found Art Photography and His Monograph 'The Many Pleasures'

Barton Lewis, a photographer and filmmaker residing in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn, focuses on urban surfaces marked by graffiti and deterioration. His artistic style, reminiscent of the 1960s French nouveau réalisme movement, merges elements of found art with fine art. Lewis embarked on his filmmaking journey at the age of 10 using a Kodak Super 8 camera, despite lacking formal art education. In 2018, he began documenting the textures of New York City following a collector's recommendation. His editing process can be extensive, with major projects requiring hundreds of hours. His upcoming monograph, 'The Many Pleasures: Found Art in New York City,' is set for release by Daylight Books in July 2024. His works have been showcased in various venues, including 'De-Constructed' at Loop – Raum Gallery in Berlin. For inquiries: brtnlws@gmail.com or Instagram @urbanseen.