Jake Offenhartz and Olivia Bensimon co-created 'Street Leather,' a zine focused on New York City rats, combining photographs and personal stories from rat encounters.
Offenhartz noted, 'We have a pretty high tolerance for that sort of gore,' emphasizing their artistic approach to documenting the often grim reality of NYC's rat population.
Bensimon mentioned that initial reactions to their project were often disgust, but quickly turned to storytelling, revealing a fascination for shared rat encounters.
The duo expanded their outreach with flyers across New York, effectively inviting the public to contribute their own rat stories and experiences.
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