{"product_id":"loft-law","title":"Joshua Charow: Loft Law","description":"\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDescription\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA stunning visual journey through the last vestiges of New York City’s artist lofts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnvied by artists and apartment hunters alike for their wide windows and open floor plans, New York City’s lofts were once manufacturing centers in the late 19th and early 20th century. As urban densification pushed industry into the suburbs, these buildings were left empty. Looking for cheap rents and ideal studios, artists struck bargains with landlords to live and work in commercially zoned spaces. By the 1970s, these same artists faced eviction as their landlords embraced the new wealthy clientele that seeped into neighborhoods such as SoHo, Tribeca and the Bowery. Enacted in 1982, Article 7-C of the Multiple Dwelling Law, better known as the “Loft Law,” allowed artists to obtain legal occupancy and rent stabilization. After discovering a map of the protected buildings, documentary filmmaker Joshua Charow embarked on the ambitious project of documenting them. Over two years, he rang hundreds of doorbells, interviewing over 50 artists still living in these lofts, and photographing them in their spaces, alongside their works in progress and the unique modifications they have made to the lofts to meet legal standards. This timely untold story paints a portrait of a bygone era of New York’s downtown art scene.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtists include:\u003cspan\u003e Ken Jacobs, Flo Jacobs, Loretta Dunkelman, Katherine Liberovskaya, Phill Niblock, Gerald Marks, Martine Mallary, Michael Sullivan, Carmen Cicero, Joseph Marioni, Carolyn Oberst, Jeff Way, Chuck DeLaney, Joe Haske, Kimiko Fujimura, Steve Silver, Noah Jemison, Sumayyah Samaha, Bob Petrucci, Claire Fergusson, Gilda Pervin, Curtis Mitchell, Ellen Christine, Marsha Pels, Betsy Kaufman, Jennifer Charles, JG Thirlwell, Alex Locadia, Winkel, Anne Mason.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoshua Charow\u003cspan\u003e is a documentary filmmaker and photographer based in New York City. His projects aim to unveil unseen stories and subcultures across New York City. Charow has directed and shot documentary films for the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eTime\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Amazon Prime Video, and Hulu.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDetails\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBy Joshua Charow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e192 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e9.8\" x 0.9\" x 11.5\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDamiani\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReturns\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease review our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shoppe.amberinteriordesign.com\/pages\/customer-service#shipping\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/shoppe.amberinteriordesign.com\/pages\/customer-service#shipping\"\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Returns\u003c\/a\u003e page for more details and information on our return policy.    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, we accept returns on select items within 14 days of receipt. Items must be postmarked by the 14th day to be eligible for a refund. You may \u003ca aria-describedby=\"a11y-external-message\" href=\"mailto:%20support@shoppeamberinteriors.com\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"mailto:%20support@shoppeamberinteriors.com\"\u003econtact us\u003c\/a\u003e should you have any questions.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note all original shipping charges are non-refundable and return shipping costs are the responsibility of the buyer. We recommend all returns be sent insured and with tracking as we cannot be held responsible for lost or damaged products.   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll items must be unused and in new condition with any tags still attached. Returns that are damaged, soiled or altered may not be accepted. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Shoppe Amber Interiors","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43567342354616,"sku":"9788862088152","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0233\/8069\/files\/9788862088152-LoftLaw-4.jpg?v=1721067076","url":"https:\/\/shoppeamberlewis.com\/products\/loft-law","provider":"Shoppe Amber Interiors","version":"1.0","type":"link"}