In Spring 2023, the AIPAD (Association of International Photography Art Dealers) Photography Show is making a comeback, showcasing 44 leading photography galleries from all around the world. This exclusive exhibition will be held for a single weekend from March 31 to April 2, 2023, at Center415 in New York City. The AIPAD Photography Show is an unparalleled celebration of photography and stellar art fair that should not be missed at the end of March!
Located between 37th and 38th Streets on Fifth Avenue, AIPAD offers over 30,000 square feet of open space in the heart of midtown Manhattan. Visitors can fully immerse themselves in the art on display and connect with others who share their passion for photography. The AIPAD Photography Show promises to showcase works that push the boundaries of the medium, from traditional black and white prints to cutting-edge digital photography and mixed media installations.
Breakfast with Saul Leiter (1959), 2017 © Anastasia Samoylova / courtesy Laurence Miller Gallery
Drape (Colour II), 2012 © Eva Stenram / courtesey The Ravestijn Gallery
White Horse Ranch, Fields, OR, 1984 © Kurt Markus / courtesy Obscura Gallery
The AIPAD Photography Show offers an engaging dialogue across time and style with an array of captivating works. From Toni von Haken-Schrammen’s early Bauhaus photograms to Eva Stenram’s poetic and similarly elusive Drape (The Ravestijn Gallery, Amsterdam, Netherlands), the fair also features Kurt Markus’ cowboys from the American West and fashion muses (Obscura Gallery, Santa Fe, NM). Additionally, visitors can enjoy Anastasia Samoylova’s Breakfasts (Lawrence Miller Gallery, New Hope, PA), Marco Lanza’s vintage collage (Galerie SIT DOWN, Paris, France), Cartier Bresson’s iconic boy carrying bottles of wine down the street of Paris (Michael Hoppen Gallery, London, UK), as well as Rodrigo Valenzuela’s Weapons (Assembly, Houston, TX). The show tackles a variety of topics, including exuberant portraits, gender boundaries, issues of automation, and what is hidden and revealed from the viewer’s gaze.
Ricreazione #19, 2021 © Marco Lanza / courtesy Galerie SIT DOWN
Rue Mouffetard, Paris 1954 © Henri Cartier-Bresson / courtesy Michael Hoppen Gallery
One unique aspect of the AIPAD Photography Show is the opportunity it provides to engage with and purchase works from established photographers, as well as up-and-coming talents. The event spans the breadth of time and content, featuring exemplary 19th-century photographs to NFT and new media art. It is an excellent platform for emerging artists to showcase their work and gain exposure in the art world. For collectors, the show offers a chance to acquire pieces from some of the most sought-after photography galleries in the world.
As the 42nd edition in history and the 2nd edition after COVID-19, the 2023 AIPAD Photography Show promises to be an unforgettable event for anyone with an interest in photography and the arts. With its diverse range of galleries and artworks, it offers a unique opportunity to engage with the best and brightest in the field and experience the enduring power of photography as an art form. Whether you are a collector, a photography enthusiast, or simply an art lover, this event should be at the top of your list.
Hanging Off Bed (Bobby Kendall), mid-to-late 1960s/printed later © James Bidgood / courtesy CLAMP
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Founded in 1979, The Association of International Photography Art Dealers (AIPAD) represents more than 80 of the world’s leading galleries in fine art photography. AIPAD is dedicated to creating and maintaining the highest standards of scholarship and ethical practice in the business of exhibiting, buying, and selling fine art photography.
