Before he became a ground-breaking director, Stanley Kubrick was a photographer. His early work can be seen this summer in New York City. “Through a Different Lens: Stanley Kubrick Photographs” runs through October 28, 2018, at the Museum of the City of New York. By Stanley Kubrick ; cropped by Off-shell – File:KubrickForLook.jpgOriginal image: LOOK Magazine Collection, Library of Congress, Prints & Photographs Division, [Reproduction number e.g., LC-L9-60-8812, frame 8], Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=35534727Kubrick got his first professional photography job in 1946 as an apprentice for Look Magazine. His first published photograph was entitled “A Short Story from…

The Whitney Museum of American Art’s Biennial is open until June 11 and it includes a rich display of fine art photography. The 2017 celebration of contemporary art uses the theme of the “formation of the self and the individual’s place in a turbulent society.” The curators collected a sampling of the work produced over the last two years by contemporary artists that provide a snapshot into the current state of American fine art. Overall, the exhibits show a world in shock.  It is as if everyone was asleep to the pain and suffering of the general population of America…

The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) is currently displaying the photography of Joseph Albers. While not necessarily known for his photography, Albers is widely considered a leading figure in 20th-century art. One and One Is Four: The Bauhaus Photocollages of Josef Albers runs through April, 2017. Albers, who taught at the Bauhaus, Black Mountain College, and Yale University, is most well-known for his paintings, drawings, prints, and furniture designs. His most famous work is arguably his iconic series of paintings known as Homages to the Square. The public only learned about Albers’ equally impressive photography skills after he died in…

What started in 1970 as a relatively simple art show to bring people to Miami in December is no an international art extravaganza featuring a lot of art photography. Art Basel has become one of the premier platforms for promoting fine art photography. It now stages three premier international art shows, located in Basel, Miami, and Hong Kong. Art Basel in Miami Beach now attracts 70,000 visitors. Each Art Basel art fair borrows from the vibe of its host city. Not surprisingly, Miami is known for its celebrity guests, outdoor displays, and boundary-pushing installations. This year, 269 of the world’s…

Portraits take center stage at the Whitney Museum’s ongoing exhibit. Curated from the museum’s existing holdings, Human Interest: Portraits from the Whitney’s Collection tracks the evolution of the art form from early 19th century works to the modern selfie. Encompassing two floors of the newly renovated museum, the exhibit includes works produced by nearly 200 different artists, such as Alexander Calder, Marsden Hartley, Edward Hopper, Jasper Johns, Alice Neel, Georgia O’Keeffe, Cindy Sherman, and Andy Warhol. The Whitney’s Scott Rothkopf and Dana Miller curated the more than 250 pieces, which includes paintings, photographs, and drawings. The sheer number of works…

While New York City’s bustling art scene used to take a summer vacation, most galleries are now open throughout the season. But with so many museums and galleries, it can be difficult to know which ones are worth checking out. When visiting New York’s photography galleries, below are some of the top choices, which feature a healthy mix of established and up-and-coming artists: Robert Mann Gallery: The Robert Mann Gallery is one of the most renowned photography galleries in the world, featuring current photographers alongside twentieth century masters. From July 7-August 19, the gallery will celebrate summer with an exhibition…