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Contemporary and classical photography at the Armory

Bridging the gap between 20th-century masters and the conceptual artists redefining the future of the image at AIPAD's Photography Show 2026.

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Park Avenue Armory in New York City stands as a historic exhibition space where major artistic events took place at the beginning of the 20th century. Among the most famous was the legendary Armory Show, which introduced European modernism to the American public for the first time and marked a turning point in the cultural landscape of the United States.
It was at this groundbreaking exhibition that Marcel Duchamp first presented his iconic painting Nude Descending a Staircase, No. 2, which became one of the greatest sensations of the show. The work challenged traditional perceptions of art and helped redefine the boundaries of visual expression.

The Photography Show 2026
April 22 – 26, 2026
Park Avenue Armory
643 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10065

Over the years, the Armory has hosted works by many influential artists, including Andy Warhol, Robert Rauschenberg, Henri Matisse, and others, reinforcing its reputation as a key venue for artistic innovation and dialogue.
Since 1980, the Armory has also been home to The Photography Show Presented by AIPAD, one of the most respected photography fairs in the world, with more than 45 years of history in New York City. The event continues to bring together leading galleries, collectors, and photographers from across the globe.

The Photography Show brings photography back to its physical roots. When you’re scrolling on a phone, images are flattened—not just visually, but emotionally. Everything is the same size, backlit, and fleeting.
In a physical show, a photograph becomes an object: you notice scale—a large print can feel immersive in a way a screen never can, you see texture and detail—grain, paper type, even imperfections, you become aware of intentionality—how it’s framed, lit, and positioned in space
There’s also a slower pace. You don’t swipe past; you stand with an image. That changes how you interpret it. In a way, exhibitions remind us that photography isn’t just about capturing images—it’s about presenting them. And that presentation, in the physical world, can be just as meaningful as the image itself.

Photograph:
Andy Romer

Howard Greenberg Gallery will present a solo exhibition of street photographs by the legendary Joel Meyerowitz offering a vivid portrait of urban life at a moment of profound cultural transformation.

Drawn largely from Meyerowitz’s seminal work in New York City during the 1960s and 1970s, the presentation brings together images that helped define the possibilities of color and spontaneity in street photography. Moving fluidly between black-and-white and early color work, Meyerowitz captures the fleeting choreography of everyday life—chance encounters, gestures, and expressions that collectively form the visual rhythm of the city. Many of the works are on view for the first time.

Among the highlights are scenes from Times Square (1962), Madison Square Garden (1964), and Coney Island (1965), as well as intimate street moments such as Two Women in Cadillac, NYC (1966) and Camel Coats (1975). These works reveal Meyerowitz’s instinct for framing the poetic within the ordinary, transforming passing moments into iconic and enduring images.

The presentation also includes a rare photograph documenting “Meat Joy” (1964), the groundbreaking performance by Carolee Schneemann. This image underscores Meyerowitz’s proximity to—and participation in—the experimental cultural milieu that defined the era.
Widely regarded as a pioneer of color photography, Meyerowitz was among the first photographers to challenge the dominance of black-and-white in serious artistic practice. His work from this period reflects a new visual language that is improvisational, immersive, and attuned to the sensory immediacy of the street.

This year Form Gallery present a solo show of Ukrainian artist Alexej Sachov presents his work at the fair for the first time. Sachov is a laureate of numerous international awards, including the Aesthetica Art Prize, and has been selected for Best of Photo Basel, recognized by The Guardian. A graduate of the Kyiv School of Photography, he represents a new direction in contemporary Ukrainian art on the global stage. A central aspect of Sachov’s artistic practice is the creation of underwater sculptural forms made from ocean waste, which he photographs directly in the marine environment.

Through these striking images, he addresses critical themes such as biodiversity loss, overconsumption, and the fragile balance between human activity and nature. His work combines minimalist aesthetics with ecological reflection, transforming photography into a medium for careful observation and rethinking humanity’s relationship with the ocean.
Sachov’s approach is rooted in direct photography without digital manipulation. Using a medium-format camera in a specialized underwater housing and employing studio lighting beneath the surface, he captures the ocean as it truly exists—fragile, mysterious, and almost otherworldly.
Across his series, the artist explores different facets of marine ecosystems. He documents deep-sea corals, emphasizing their intricate structures and delicate beauty, reminiscent of natural sculptures. In other works, he captures the movement of marine life, where traces of motion become luminous trajectories—visual signs that hint at the hidden rhythms and “code” of ocean life.
Through his work, Alexej Sachov invites viewers to look deeper, to slow down, and to reconsider the profound and often overlooked connection between humanity and the underwater world.

This year also marks a major milestone as the fair celebrates its 45th edition, solidifying its place as the longest-running exhibition dedicated to the medium. To keep things fresh, AIPAD is leaning into a “discovery” mindset featuring a new “Focal Point” sector designed for solo artist presentations and a specific spotlight on Latin American photography. It’s a setup that feels particularly timely, especially with over a third of the participating galleries being women-led or founded.

The Photography Show 2026
April 22 – 26, 2026
Park Avenue Armory
643 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10065

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