Ann Rhoney, *Silk Dress Coming,* 1982, painted 2018
Gelatin silver print with applied oil paint
Image: 13 1/8 x 8 7/8 in. (33.3 x 22.5 cm)
Paper: 14 x 11 in. (35.6 x 27. 9 cm)
Courtesy of Nailya Alexander Gallery, New York, NY

Written by Wenjie (Demi) Zhao

Photo Edited by Olivia Castillo

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.

Anastasia Samoylova, *Breakfast with Saul Leiter (1959),* 2017
Archival pigment print, Image16 x 16 inches, Sheet 20 x 20 inches
Courtesy of Laurence Miller Gallery, New York, NY

Eva Stenram, *Drape (Colour II),* 2012
Lambda print on Fuji Chrystal Archive paper; oiled walnut frame with museum glass, 60 x 60 cm / framed 85 x 85 cm / Edition of 5 plus 1 AP Courtesy of The Ravestijn Gallery, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Kurt Markus, *White Horse Ranch, Fields, OR,* 1984
Gelatin silver print, signed print recto, 13.5 x 17 inches
Courtesy of Obscura Gallery, Santa Fe, NM

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.

Marco Lanza, *Ricreazione* #19, 2021
Montage of 100 vintage photographic prints mounted on dibond,
white exotic wood frame. Frame Size : 26 3/4 x 26 3/4 inches
Courtesy of Galerie SIT DOWN, Paris, France

Henri Cartier-Bresson, *Rue Mouffetard, Paris 1954*
Signed on verso “Hank Carter”
Vintage silver gelatin print, paper size: 28 x 35.5 cm
© Fondation Henri Cartier-Bresson / Magnum Photos,
Courtesy Michael Hoppen Gallery, London, UK

Patty Carroll, *Crochet Crisis*, 2022 Archival pigment print
Courtesy of Catherine Couturier Gallery, Houston, TX

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.

© Estate of James Bidgood; *Hanging Off Bed (Bobby Kendall),* mid-to-late 1960s/printed later; Digital C-print; Courtesy of CLAMP, New York, NY

AIPAD Background

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.