This World Is Not My Home: Danny Lyon Photographs

The Menil Collection  [ HOUSTON/TEXAS ] Last week the Menil Collection opened an exhibition devoted to Danny Lyon.  The impressive thing to consider is the Menil Collection rarely shows photographers.  They are generally devoted to painting and sculpture, which makes this a big honor for Danny’s work to be featured in their space.  I have [more...]

Aperture Foundation Events

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Peter Van Agtmael

Milk Gallery [ Magnum In Motion ] “This is probably the most important  work I will do in my life.”  These were  the opening words of Peter Van Agtmael   last Thursday night at the Milk Gallery.   Over the next hour Peter lead us through his  daily life covering wars in the  Middle East [more...]

Joel Meyerowitz

Aftermath [ PHAIDON ] Ten years after documenting the cleanup of 9/11, Joel Meyerowitz is still finding clues in the rubble of the twin towers. Phaidon Press invited Joel to reveal the hurdles and the lasting effects of Aftermath. A New Face On the way to the event, the sky went black. The first few [more...]

Leica Gallery Review: Nicholas Vreeland

–From the Roof of the World Before he left for the monastery all of his camera equipment was stolen. Living off of the insurance money, Nicholas Vreeland adopted the spartan life of a monk. Until one day someone loaned him a camera and he began to explore his new life from the inside out. Nature’s [more...]

Leica Gallery: Nicholas Vreeland

Return To The Roof Of The World Tomorrow night the Leica Gallery will be exhibiting the new work by Tibetan Monk Nicholas Vreeland curated by Elizabeth Avedon. Rite of Spring Whether you are just in town for vacation or emerging from a winter hibernation, the Leica Gallery has a surprise in store for everyone.  Join [more...]

Bill Cunningham New York

“Money is cheap, Freedom is Expensive” His bike has been stolen twenty eight times, he still shoots film, and doesn’t understand why anyone needs a kitchen in their apartment.  Bill does not consider himself a photograper.  His interest and sole commitment is finding people who wear clothes well.  Take a closer look at the man [more...]

Leica Gallery: WOWE + Alan Behr

Shooting From The Inside For those who embrace the crowded island of Manhattan as home, it is know simply as “The City.”  Seen from above, a collection of miniature worlds live above, below,and in between one another.  Each world, if it is lucky, will have a handy photographer to remove the veil and shoot from [more...]

Magnum Photo: Burt Glinn

Paris Frame Works There is no central meeting place for photography shows in New York City.  The venues range from furniture stores, to pop up clothing boutiques, and contemporary art galleries. As a result, the show are always a surprise and usually come with a twist. Burt Glinn: Ivy League To Magnum The early members [more...]

Craig Semetko + Misha Erwitt

D. I. E. & “You can’t Use That!” Openings are a great chance for photographers to hang out, wax poetica about images, & compare their camera jewelry. Both Craig and Misha shared the stories behind their images to a packed house last Thursday night at the Leica Gallery. D.I.E, what a way to live. The [more...]