International Center of Photography (ICP)

Recently relocated to the heart of the Lower East Side and the new Essex Crossing development, the ICP Museum is the premier photography museum in New York, which hosts a diverse selection of shows from top photographers and fascinating topics. This is a must-see for any photography enthusiast and they have a great photography bookstore. Website | Instagram | Facebook.

Address: 79 Essex Street (Lower East Side), New York, NY 10002.

Current Exhibition:

Love Songs, Photography and Intimacy: Feb 4–Aug 15, 2021

Museum of Modern Art

The Museum of Modern Art may be most well known for its paintings and sculptures, but its collection of more than 25,000 photographs makes it one of the most important photography museums in the world. In addition to the dedicated photography wing, there are often feature photography shows. The MoMA is a must see.  Website | Instagram | Facebook.

Address: 11 West 53rd Street (Midtown), New York, NY 10019.

Exhibitions:

New Photography, 2023: Floor 2
Before Technicolor Early Color on Film: Floor T2/T1
Chosen Memories Contemporary Latin American Art: Floor 3, 3 East

Fotografiska New York

The Stockholm-based photography center Fotografiska recently opened this exciting New York extension in a 45,000-square-foot historic building. The six-floor space will include three-floors of exhibitions, dining, and a photography bookstore. Website | Instagram | Facebook.

Address: 281 Park Avenue South (Flatiron District), New York, NY 10010.

Upcoming Exhibitions:

Terry O’Neal, Stars: Through Sept 16th, 2023
Prix Pictet, Fire: Through Sept 16th, 2023

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Met’s Department of Photography holds a collection of around 75,000 photographs, including the Stieglitz Collection, the Ford Motor Company Collection, the Gilman Paper Company Collection, and a large postwar collection of photography led by Robert Frank, Garry Winogrand, William Klein, and Harry Callahan. Website | Instagram | Facebook.

Address: 1000 5th Avenue (Upper East Side), New York, NY 10028.

Upcoming Exhibitions:

Richard Avedon, Murals: Through Oct 1st, 2023

Berenice Abbott’s New York Album, 1929: Through Sept 4th, 2023

The Museum of the City of New York

The Museum of the City of New York has a collection of more than 400,000 prints and negatives that document New York from the mid 19th century to the present. They also give significant attention to (relatively) newer photographers. Website | Instagram | Facebook | Explore Collection Online.

Address: 1220 Fifth Ave (Upper East Side), New York, NY 10029.

Exhibitions:

New York Now: Home, A Photography Triennial: Through August 27th, 2023

Dashwood Books

Opened in 2005, this intimate bookstore focuses on contemporary photography, with an incredible selection and knowledge of photography books and the industry. Limited edition books that have limited distribution are imported as well.

This is the photography bookstore to begin at. Website | Instagram

Address: 33 Bond Street (East Village / NOHO), New York, NY 10003.

The Strand Bookstore

The Strand is probably the best place to get a photography education in New York City. Opened in 1927 and home to 2.5 million books, the 2nd floor has a photography collection of new and old books that is unmatched. For those that believe the book is the perfect presentation for photography, this is your mecca. Website | Instagram | Facebook.

Address: 828 Broadway (East Village), New York, NY 10003.

Printed Matter:

Founded in 1967, Printed Matter is a world-leading non-profit dedicated to the dissemination, understanding, and appreciation of artists’ books and related publications. They work with a broad variety of artists and photographers and seek to increase the visibility and appreciation of the field. Website | Instagram | Facebook.

Address: 231 11th Ave (Chelsea), New York, NY 10001.

Photoville

Dates: June 3-18, 2023

Photoville, tucked in the heart of Brooklyn Bridge Park, is a visual playground for photo-enthusiasts and New Yorkers searching for a vibrant art experience. Outdoor exhibits and shipping containers, repurposed as impromptu galleries, dot the park’s landscape, each sharing unique stories from relevant photographers around the world.

But Photoville is more than just a bunch of exhibits. This annual event offers talks, shows, workshops, workshops, and evening projections that light up the park after sundown. Each year, it is one of the best and most awaited photography shows in New York. Website | Instagram

Address: 17 Water Street, Dumbo, Brooklyn, NY 11201.

AIPAD’s Photography Show:

Each year, The Association of International Photography Art Dealers, holds a massive photography show. Unfolding over several days, this premiere event serves as a gathering of art dealers, acclaimed photographers, and enthusiastic collectors.

The Photography Show is a dynamic showcase of the broad landscape of photography, from contemporary to classic, as well as venturing into the realm of photo-based art, video, and new media. AIPAD also includes informative panels and the ability to engage with photography dealers, a wonderful way to explore and talk about photography. Website | Instagram

Address: Center415, 415 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10016.

Howard Greenberg Gallery

Founded in 1981, the Howard Greenberg Gallery was one of the first to exhibit street photography and photojournalism and has a range of work spanning from Pictoralism to Modernism. The gallery represents an impressive range of photographers, including Henri Cartier-Bresson, André Kertész, William Klein, Eugène Atget, Bruce Davidson, Gordon Parks, Edward Steichen, Joel Meyerowitz, Vivian Maier, Paul Strand, Berenice Abbott, and Edward Weston. Website | Instagram | Facebook.

Address: 41 East 57th Street (Midtown), New York, NY 10022.

Exhibitions:

Bruce Davidson, The Way Back: June 23rd – Sept 6th, 2023

Aperture Gallery

This gallery is part of the Aperture Foundation, publisher of Aperture Magazine. Founded in 1952, this group once included Ansel Adams, Dorothea Lange, and Minor White. This space hosts free artist’s lectures, book signings, and discussions in addition to exhibitions. Website | Instagram | Facebook.

Address: 547 W 27th Street, Floor 4 (West Chelsea), New York, NY 10001.

Danziger Gallery

Founded in 1990, the Danziger Gallery runs diverse and original photography shows, responding quickly to newer artists and the evolution of the world of photography. Its programming receives inspiration from the world of art, new media, and print. Website | Instagram | Facebook.

Address: 980 Madison Ave (Upper East Side), New York, NY 10075.

Pace Gallery

Founded in 1983, the Pace/MacGill Gallery has become one of the leading modern and contemporary photography galleries in New York, presenting over 350 exhibitions. The gallery has represented Diane Arbus, Robert Frank, Richard Avedon, Josef Koudelka, Harry Callahan, Irving Penn, and Alfred Stieglitz. Website | Instagram | Facebook.

Address: 540 West 25th Street, New York, NY 10001.

Yancey Richardson Gallery

Founded in 1995, the Yancey Richardson Gallery represents emerging and mid-career artists, in addition to regularly exhibiting the work of established masters, including William Eggleston, Robert Mapplethorpe, Ed Ruscha, and August Sander. Website | Instagram | Facebook.

Address: 525 West 22nd Street (West Chelsea), New York, NY 10011.

Edwynn Houk Gallery

Founded in 1977, this gallery specializes in vintage photographs from 1917-1939 from the Modernist Movement and has represented André Kertész, Robert Frank, Brassaï, Dorothea Lange, Sally Mann, and Annie Liebovitz. Website | Instagram | Facebook.

Address: 745 5th Ave #407, (Midtown), New York, NY 10151.

Staley-Wise

Founded in 1981, Staley-Wise exhibits the work of fashion photographers, including Richard Avendon, Herb Ritts, David LaChapelle, and Patrick Demarchelier. Website | Instagram | Facebook.

Address: 100 Crosby Street, Suite 305 (SoHo), New York, NY 10011.

Janet Borden

While also showing work in other mediums, Janet Borden focuses on contemporary photographers in her Dumbo gallery, including the work of Martin Parr. Website | Instagram | Facebook.

Address: 91 Water St (Dumbo), Brooklyn, NY 11201.

Upcoming Exhibitions:

Sandy Skoglund: The Outakes: 2023

Benrubi Gallery

Founded in 1987, the Benrubi Gallery has focused on 20th Century and contemporary photography. Website | Instagram | Facebook.

Address: 521 West 26th Street, 2nd Floor (Chelsea), New York, NY 10001.

Upcoming Exhibitions:

Terra Femina: June 13 – Sept 1, 2023

Robert Mann Gallery

The Robert Mann Gallery focuses on both 20th-century masters and emerging and mid-career photographers. They have exhibited Ansel Adams, Robert Frank, and Michael Kenna. Website | Instagram | Facebook.

Address: 525 West 26nd Street (West Chelsea), New York, NY 10001.

Upcoming Exhibitions:

Summer Lovin: May 6 – June 26, 2021

Laurence Miller Gallery

Founded in 1984, the Laurence Miller Gallery has focused on both contemporary and vintage photography. The gallery specializes in American photography since 1940, Asian photography since 1950, and international contemporary photo-based art. Website | Instagram | Facebook.

Address: 521 West 26nd Street (West Chelsea), New York, NY 10019.

Yossi Millo Gallery

Founded in 2000, the Yossi Milo Gallery focuses on the work of international contemporary artists specializing in photography, video, and works on paper. Website | Instagram | Facebook.

Address: 245 10th Avenue (West Chelsea), New York, NY 10011.

Upcoming Exhibitions:

Bruce Silverstein Gallery

Opened in 2001, this gallery isn’t exclusive to photography, but photographers make up a large portion of the people represented, including André Kertész and Lisette Model. Website | Instagram | Facebook.

Address: 535 West 24th Street (West Chelsea), New York, NY 10011.

Upcoming Exhibitions:

The Early Photographs of Andre Kertesz: May 25 – Aug 5, 2023