Over the years, I’ve met many people who have devoted a good deal of time and effort to preserving the work of another. I am also included in this group. What drives someone to do this? Often it’s the work of a family member, or sometimes a teacher or an idol. Though altruistic, these projects are also inherently personal, and I am curious about what makes someone take on such a task. Read about how Shepherd Myers and Mariana Hellmund are each preserving photographs of old SoHo here>>

(photo: SoHo Cityscape, Summer 1975 © 2023 Isabel Barton)