Bill Hunt

Our conversation with the consummate collector on the thrill of the hunt

For anyone working in the area of fine art photography, Bill Hunt is a familiar name. The self-described “champion of photography” has demonstrated an unrivaled passion for the medium as a curator, dealer and collector for almost 40 years. Hunt’s photography collection is nearly as infamous within the field as the man himself. Ranging from anonymous images from the 19th century to modern masterpieces by …

Christian Witkin

Peeling back the layers for a portrait of human truth

by Katharina Galla The portrait photographer Christian Witkin is best known for his advertising and editorial work for major publications like New York Times Magazine, Harpers Bazaar, Vogue and many more. Entering what he calls “the second half of this life”, he is now shifting his professional career to return to his roots in fine art, the foundation of his personal photographic work. “I’ve been …

Wherever You Go

Ari Marcopoulos presents richly degraded photography, photocopies and film in a new solo show

Dark, densely textured images seem to float on the stark white walls of the Marlborough Chelsea, the mostly massive black and white photographs fill the space with an almost unrecognizable, vaguely ominous mood. “Wherever You Go” is a considered collection of new photographs, photocopies and film by renowned photographer, filmmaker and artist Ari Marcopoulos. “It’s as much about photography as it is about printmaking,” says …