Joshua Charow

09/11/2026

Inside the Nightly Cleaning of the 9/11 Memorial

James Maroon has devoted his life to cleaning the 9/11 Memorial & Museum eight hours a night, five nights per week. In 2021, I had the honor of meeting James Maroon and making this film about his story. Thank you to the 9/11 Memorial & Museum Downtown Alliance Josh Katz for making this film possible.

08/21/2026

Inside an Artist’s NYC Loft Since 1972

I photographed artist Ben Schonzeit in his SoHo loft where he’s lived for 54 years. Watch the full video about Schonzeit at the link in my bio. The best way to support this series is to order my new photo book, Artist in Residence, in my bio, or comment ‘BOOK’ and I’ll DM you the link!

08/01/2026

For five years, I rang thousands of doorbells to document more than 85 artists living in some of New York City’s most unique studios for my new photography book, Artist in Residence. To order a copy, please visit:

Artist in Residence Photographs By Joshua Charow Hardcover | 288 Pages | 8.75” x 11.375” | 200 Photographs All pre-orders are expected to ship by July 31. Once you receive your tracking number, please allow 7–10 days for delivery. Now Available Orders help fund the contin

07/11/2026

This Artist Hand Paints Shoes for

Tim Foster is the first official pointe shoe colorist for New York City Ballet. For more than fifteen years, he’s hand painted every pair of pointe shoes worn by the ballerinas, in a small room above the stage. Watch the full documentary I made about his life at the link in my bio!

06/25/2026

This Historic 110-Year-Old NYC Business is Shutting Down

I made a documentary about New York City’s last remaining column factory, American Wood Column Corp. The film tells the story of its third-generation owner, Thomas Lupo. To watch the full documentary, visit the link in my bio.

06/20/2026

Inside a 92-Year-Old Painter’s NYC Loft

I photographed artist Jacqueline Gourevitch in her Tribeca loft where she’s lived since 1978. Watch the full video about Jacqueline and pre-order my new photobook, Artist in Residence, out July 15, at the link in my bio.

04/30/2026

I directed an interview with for “The 30 Greatest Living American Songwriters”

More than 250 music insiders and six New York Times critics weighed in on who defines the new American songbook. For the past nine months, I’ve been directing a series of interviews with some of the incredible songwriters on the list, including , Jay-Z, and . Watch the full video at the link in my bio.

Thank you to David Carthas, Jessica Dimson, , and for the trust and support in making this extraordinary project a reality.

Directed by
Interview by Danyel Smith

04/29/2026

I directed an interview with Jay-Z for “The 30 Greatest Living American Songwriters”

More than 250 music insiders and six New York Times critics weighed in on who defines the new American songbook. For the past nine months, I’ve been directing a series of interviews with some of the incredible songwriters on the list, including , and . Watch the full videos at the link in my bio.

Thank you to David Carthas, Jessica Dimson, , and for the trust and support in making this extraordinary project a reality.

Directed by
Interview by Jody Rosen

04/28/2026

I directed an interview with for “The 30 Greatest Living American Songwriters”

More than 250 music insiders and six New York Times critics weighed in on who defines the new American songbook. For the past nine months, I’ve been directing a series of interviews with some of the incredible songwriters on the list, including , , and . Watch the full video at the link in my bio.

Thank you to David Carthas, Jessica Dimson, , and for the trust and support in making this extraordinary project a reality.

Directed by
Interview by

04/23/2026

Inside a Painter’s NYC Loft of 47 Years

I photographed artist in his 5,000 square foot Williamsburg loft, where he has lived since 1979. Pre-order my new photobook, Artist in Residence, out July 15, at the link in my bio.