Some Picks and Highlights from AIPAD 2014, Fine Art Photography Show in New York

As The Association of International Photography Art Dealers makes its annual stop in New York, I noticed a few trends while strolling with my friend and artist Jim Bergesen.

One seems to be more abstract work or photographs that bend the notion of photography.

For example, at Yossi Milo’s booth was all non-narrative work (see below).  In addition, there was more video and new media here too–more than I remember, certainly.  And while there are still strong representation by modern masters (several Steichen’s were around; a great Charles Marville was presented too), the vintage work seems to be waning. Contemporary work seems to be very strongly represented at the fair, with some new and less familiar photographers getting their turn.

Below are a few of my favorites from the show.

Marco Breuer, Yossi Milo Gallery

Tom Butler (Detail), Gallery Fifty One

Tom Butler, Gallery Fifty One

Elinor Carucci, Edwynn Houk Gallery

This Elinor Carucci was a stand out piece for me.

Stan Douglas, David Zwirner Gallery

Edward Steichen, Hans P. Kraus, Jr.

A simple, beautiful photograph.

Mona Kuhn, Jackson Fine Art

Sorry for the poor quality and reflection, but I like this image very much.

Sharon Core, Yancey Richardson Gallery

Sharon Core’s piece at Yancey Richardson’s booth is classic and pristine.

Santeri Tuori at Bryce Wolkowitz Gallery.

Mike Smith, Lee Marks Gallery

Bjorn Abelin, Grundemark Nilsson Gallery

This work is unique; no editions.

Whitney Hubbs, M+B

Olaf Otto Becker, Galerie f5,6

Eduard Steichen, Robert Klein Gallery

Alec Soth, Weinstein Gallery

Simone Lueck, Kopeikin Gallery

Andy Freeberg

Bryan Schutmaat, Sasha Wolf Gallery

Adam Katseff, Sasha Wolf Gallery

Charles Sheeler, Bruce Silverstein Gallery

Angela Strassheim, Andrea Meislin Gallery

Matthew Monteith, Andrea Meislin Gallery

A fellow Yale graduate, I liked this piece by Matthew.

August Sander, Feroz Gallery

Jory Hull, Feroz Gallery

Interesting work by American photographer who randomly pieces two images together seamlessly.

Diane Arbus, Robert Mann Gallery

Lee Friendlander, Robert Mann Gallery

Andrea Modica, 339 Gallery

Richard Avedon

Francesca Woodman, ClampArt

Marco Breuer, Yossi Milo