On this episode of Plants & Beats, Rob Bell sits down with Rochester-based street photographer and curator Richard B. Colón, founder of Behind The Glass Gallery.

The conversation explores his passion for creating opportunities for emerging artists, the responsibility of curating community-centered exhibitions, and the importance of preserving local stories through imagery.

Richard also opens up about the special bond he shares with his father and how that relationship has shaped both his life and creative journey.

This week's featured plant is the Mimosa pudica, commonly known as the Sensitive Plant. Famous for folding its leaves inward when touched.

As always, the episode features a lo-fi mix by Aloefi.

Richard B. Colón (@richardbcolon)

Street Photographer, Curator, and Founder of Behind The Glass Gallery (@behindglassroc)

Mimosa pudica (Sensitive Plant)

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