Label Queen with Dennis Golonka

Join host James Aguiar as he sits down with Dennis Golonka. Golonka is a photographer, director, and founder of UTP magazine. As a child, his parents built a darkroom in the basement of his home. His love for photography was born in that cold, dark room where he would spend hours learning all he could about the medium. Upon graduating college he moved to NYC and began assisting various photographers while attending SVA. Upon graduating, Dennis landed a job in the Art Department of Harper's Bazaar under the legendary Fabien Baron, where he became the photo editor and a frequent photographer. Eventually, he left the magazine to work as a photographer full-time.

Join us as we discuss his wildly popular Podcast Blow-Up when Liz Tilberis transformed Bazaar which he co-hosts. We chat all things Harper's Bazaar in that very special time where money was no object and art reined supreme. We explore the models of the day and celebrities as well as that groundbreaking September 1992 cover with Linda Evangelista. What made Liz Tilberis an exemplary leader and true visionary.

Dennis also wrote a book called Two-Faced about co joined twins set against the backdrop of film and media.

We also dive into his personal work and how those formative years help shape his personal successful career.

Get a glimpse into James highs and lows of the week. Where does Hunting Wives fit in, what does the word image mean to him, and what film does Cate Blanchett need to do next.

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Chapters

• (00:00:00) - Label Queen
• (00:00:31) - Labels Queen: Image
• (00:03:26) - The Hunting Wives Review
• (00:04:57) - Diane Arbus Exhibition
• (00:07:13) - The Other High: Finding Vivian Mayer
• (00:08:59) - In the Elevator With Dennis Golonka
• (00:10:09) - Label Queen
• (00:10:49) - What drew You to Photography?
• (00:15:41) - Prince on His Friendship With Rebecca Blake
• (00:17:57) - Harper's Bazaar: The Elevation
• (00:20:04) - Anna and Liz in Vogue Feud
• (00:20:47) - In the Elevator With Liz Tilbarris
• (00:24:16) - How Blow Up When Liz Tilbarris Transformed Harper's B
• (00:29:22) - Fabulous Wendy Goodman on Working With Fabienne
• (00:30:27) - The Most Challenging Shoot
• (00:32:00) - Harper's Bazaar: 150 Years of Imagination
• (00:34:50) - The Bizarre Years of Celebrities
• (00:37:15) - I Wonder What Would Liz Tilbarris Do Today
• (00:37:57) - How Did Working at Bazaar Influence Your Photography?
• (00:38:59) - Linda Evangelista's 'Allure' Cover
• (00:40:23) - Two Faces Review