I Photographed an Artist Living in her Tribeca Loft Since 1974

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I spent the past two years creating my 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, 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. I photographed and interviewed over 75 artists who are still living in these incredible lofts to this day. The photographs explore some of the most unique beautiful, and hidden artist studios across New York City. The book includes writing and personal stories from the incredible group of artists featured in the book.

Claire Fergusson is a multi-disciplinary artist that has lived in her Tribeca loft for the past 50 years. Her work is in the MoMa Archive. For interest in purchase of Claire Fergusson's artwork, email: [email protected]

To see Claire's upcoming show:

~ Vera & Claire ~
June 14, 15, 16 ~ noon to 4 pm
Collage Art
939 8th Ave (Studio 606) NYC
~ tel. 212 586 1814 ~

Video Directed by Joshua Charow
Cinematography by Daniel Chang
Edit by Abraham C. Howard

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