Now in its ninth year, the New York Art Book Fair—hosted by Printed Matter at MoMA PS1 in Long Island City—gathers together the most important and influential book and zine publishers in the industry for what has become a mecca for art book lovers everywhere. Unrivaled in its scope, the fair not only provides the opportunity to discover gems from small publishers worldwide which would …
In a time period in which people are taking (and sharing) an unprecedented number of photographs with ease and immediacy, the desire to take pictures has probably never been higher. A new book called “The Photographer’s Playbook”—edited by acclaimed photographers Jason Fulford and Gregory Halpern—provides a platform for enthusiasts and aspiring professionals to explore different ways to view and capture the world around them. The …
As the art season slows down for the summer months and galleries take a breather from the rush of global art fairs, many gallerists take this time to identify and unify themes that reflect some of the concepts being expressed by contemporary artists, and put together group shows. Here are three wonderful shows on both coasts that are surveying the current direction of photography. “The …
