FACES OF DOWNTOWN SCENE

Faces of Downtown Scene is a portrait project dedicated to New York’s experimental performance community. Reflecting the collaborative spirit and creative process at its core, the project has grown to include artists and innovators from around the world—like an ever-expanding family.

Since November 2016, Maria Baranova has been photographing the individuals who drive New York’s theater and dance. Inviting dancers, choreographers, actors, producers, playwrights, designers, and directors for intimate portrait sessions and conversations, Maria uses a medium format film camera, natural light, and her signature black backdrop to capture the essence of over 300 subjects. Through these portraits, the project shines a light on the creators at the heart of New York City’s distinctive Downtown scene.

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  • Leslie Cuyjet

    Performer and Artist / October 2024

  • Lisa Fagan & Lena Engelstein

    Choreographers / Performers / February 2024

  • Nile Harris

    Performer / Director / February 2023

  • Alex Tatarsky

    October 2022

  • Afsoon Pajoufar

    Environment and Stage designer / March 2022

  • Molly Lieber

    Dancer / Choreographer / February 2019

  • John Torres

    Lighting Designer / December 2020

  • Harriet Jung & Reid Bartelme

    Costume Designers / September 2024

  • Jonathan Allen

    Artist / March 2023

  • Lydia Mokdessi

    Dancer / February 2024

  • Tess Dworman

    Artist / July 2024

  • Tuce Yasak

    Lighting Designer / December 2020

  • RED Kadetsky

    Theater Maker /Visual Artist / July 2024

  • Meg Harper

    Dancer / December 2017

  • Kaneza Schaal

    Theater Artist / August 2018

  • Paul Singh

    Dancer / April / 2024

  • Yanira Castro

    Performance Maker / November 2020

  • Sean McElroy

    Performer / October 2017

  • Madeline Wise

    Actress / September 2019

  • Milka Djordjevich

    Choreographer / January 2023

  • Lee Breuer

    Mabou Mines / March 2018

  • Carlos Soto

    Director / Designer / Performer / February 2018

  • Joanna Kotze

    Dancer / Choreographer / February 2019

  • Holland Andrews

    Performer / Musician / November 2020

  • Cha See

    Lighting Designer / October 2020

  • MOLLY & NOLA

    September 2023

  • Andrew Schneider

    Performance Maker / September 2017