Howard Greenberg Gallery

Howard Greenberg Gallery Visit us online at http://www.howardgreenberg.com/ or in person at 41 E 57th St, Suite 801 in New York City. Metzker Archive.

Follow us on Instagram () for updates and announcements! Since its inception almost forty years ago, Howard Greenberg Gallery has built a vast and ever-changing collection of some of the most important photographs in the medium. The Gallery's collection acts as a living history of photography, offering genres and styles from Pictorialism to Modernism, in addition to contempo

rary photography and images conceived for industry, advertising, and fashion. Maintaining diverse and extensive holdings of photographic prints, the gallery includes such masters as Eugène Atget, Henri Cartier-Bresson, Bruce Davidson, André Kertész, William Klein, Gordon Parks, Edward Steichen, Paul Strand, Josef Sudek, and Edward Weston on its roster of artists. More recent additions include Edward Burtynsky, Jungjin Lee, Joel Meyerowitz, and Vivian Maier. In 2013 Howard Greenberg Gallery announced exclusive representation for the estates of Berenice Abbott and Arnold Newman. In 2018 Howard Greenberg Gallery became the primary representative of the Ray K. Formerly a photographer and founder of The Center for Photography in Woodstock in 1977, Howard Greenberg has been one of a small group of gallerists, curators and historians responsible for the creation and development of the modern market for photography. Howard Greenberg Gallery—founded in 1981 and originally known as Photofind—was the first to consistently exhibit photojournalism and 'street' photography, now accepted as important components of photographic art. After nearly 17 years in SoHo, Howard Greenberg Gallery moved to The Fuller Building, at 41 East 57th Street, in 2003. Consistent with its former downtown space, the midtown gallery reflects the need for a flexible yet intimate space where multiple exhibitions can be presented simultaneously. Features of the space include: a central gallery, secondary exhibition room, and several private viewing rooms. In 2012, HGG announced the expansion into a new space adjacent to the main gallery in the Fuller Building. The additional 2,500 square feet gives the gallery greater flexibility in programming by doubling its wall space and adding additional presentation rooms. The foremost commitment of Howard Greenberg Gallery is to extend an awareness of and appreciation for fine art photography. Accordingly, we are fully accessible to the beginning collector and able to assist and inform the experienced connoisseur and institutional collector. Only a small portion of our holdings are shown in the online gallery, so please don't hesitate to inquire. Members of the knowledgeable staff are always available to guide the viewer through our substantial holdings and to aid in the selection of images. The visitor is assured of a unique and rewarding gallery experience and we hope to emulate that experience with this website.

Howard Greenberg, founder and director of the gallery, has been named one of the 100 most influential people in the phot...
07/07/2025

Howard Greenberg, founder and director of the gallery, has been named one of the 100 most influential people in the photography industry.

© Bastiaan Woudt

Thank you to everyone who attended the opening reception for Rahim Fortune: Reflections—we had a fantastic time!The exhi...
03/25/2025

Thank you to everyone who attended the opening reception for Rahim Fortune: Reflections—we had a fantastic time!

The exhibition is now on view through May 24.

Exhibition in Collaboration with Sasha Wolf Projects.

LAST CHANCE: This is the final week to view "Wim Wenders: Written Once". Don’t miss Wenders’ first solo exhibition with ...
03/11/2025

LAST CHANCE: This is the final week to view "Wim Wenders: Written Once".

Don’t miss Wenders’ first solo exhibition with the gallery, featuring striking images from the 1970s and 1980s that capture his travels across the American West while scouting locations for his films.

Slide 1: Entire Family, Las Vegas, New Mexico, from the series, “Written in the West”, 1983
Slide 2: Interior, Douglas, Arizona, from the series, “Written in the West”, 1983
Slide 3: Safeway, Corpus Christie, Texas, from the series, “Written in the West”, 1983
Slide 4: Now Showing, Lowell, Arizona, from the series, “Written in the West”, 1983

"The next picture on that contact sheet was this one of John Lurie, great actor and sax player, and obviously, quite a k...
02/13/2025

"The next picture on that contact sheet was this one of John Lurie, great actor and sax player, and obviously, quite a kisser, too." - Wim Wenders

📸: John Lurie, Montreal, from the series, “Once”, 1986

In the late 1970s through the 1980s, Wenders photographed his travels and encounters in Hollywood. Using the same command of the art of storytelling found in his films, Wenders presents a written anecdote with each image. These behind-the-scenes accounts feature stories about his travel experiences often with the extraordinary group of actors and directors that have crossed his path.

WIM WENDERS: WRITTEN ONCE is now on view through March 15 at Howard Greenberg Gallery.

Prentice Herman "P. H." Polk (1898–1984) was a pioneering Black photographer whose work provided an unfiltered and deepl...
02/13/2025

Prentice Herman "P. H." Polk (1898–1984) was a pioneering Black photographer whose work provided an unfiltered and deeply personal look into Black life in the 20th century.

As the official photographer for Tuskegee University, Polk captured powerful images of Black educators, students, and everyday people, preserving the dignity and resilience of his subjects during an era of racial segregation. His distinctive style, characterized by dramatic lighting and intimate framing, brought out the personality and pride of his subjects, countering racist stereotypes with images of empowerment and authenticity. His contributions to photography remain vital, offering an essential visual history of Black America and influencing generations of photographers who seek to tell stories of resilience and cultural identity.

© Estate of Prentice Herman "P. H." Polk, Courtesy of Tuskegee University

James Van Der Zee’s photography is a powerful celebration of Black identity and culture, capturing the elegance and conf...
02/07/2025

James Van Der Zee’s photography is a powerful celebration of Black identity and culture, capturing the elegance and confidence of Harlem during its cultural renaissance. His images, which pushed back against the stereotypes of African Americans in mainstream media, highlighted the richness of Black life and the thriving artistic community of Harlem.

Through his lens, Van Der Zee elevated Black stories, preserving them for future generations. His work remains a key part of understanding Black history, making a lasting impact on both photography and cultural representation.

© James Van Der Zee Archive, Courtesy of The Metropolitan Museum of Art

That’s just about a wrap on 2024. Wishing you all a beautiful holiday and a happy and healthy new year! We look forward ...
12/21/2024

That’s just about a wrap on 2024. Wishing you all a beautiful holiday and a happy and healthy new year! We look forward to seeing you again when we reopen the gallery on January 2nd. ⭐️⭐️

📸 Marvin Newman.

Word has reached us that Eikoh Hosoe has passed. Eikoh was an important influence on my life as a friend, guru, and ment...
09/27/2024

Word has reached us that Eikoh Hosoe has passed. Eikoh was an important influence on my life as a friend, guru, and mentor. It was a true privilege to know him, to come to understand his photography, and to hear his words of wisdom. We’ll never forget his many accomplishments and his warm and generous soul. -Howard

📷 from Kenro Izu

“The secret of photography is just to be out in the world at large, with your eyes wide open, your mind fresh and wait t...
05/22/2024

“The secret of photography is just to be out in the world at large, with your eyes wide open, your mind fresh and wait to see what writes on you.”
- Joel Meyerowitz

“Conversations”, on view through June 14, presents pairings of photographs from 1963 through 2015 that focus on similar images and themes.

The show coincides with and provides a counterpoint to a museum exhibition on view at Tate Modern, and the recent publication of, Joel Meyerowitz: A Question of Color.

The McLaughlin twins were trailblazing female photographers, celebrated in their time as stars in their respective field...
03/07/2024

The McLaughlin twins were trailblazing female photographers, celebrated in their time as stars in their respective fields. In Double Click, author Carol Kino provides us with a fascinating window into the golden era of magazine photography.

Don’t miss the chance to meet acclaimed author Carol Kino at Howard Greenberg Gallery later this month! Join us for a special book reading and signing event. Copies of the book will be available in the gallery.

⌚ Saturday, March 23, 2:00 - 3:00 PM

📍 Howard Greenberg Gallery

TOMORROW IS OUR ANNUAL BOOKSALE! 📚Join us tomorrow, Saturday, February 10th, 11am - 5pm, for the return of our Annual Bo...
02/09/2024

TOMORROW IS OUR ANNUAL BOOK
SALE! 📚

Join us tomorrow, Saturday, February 10th, 11am - 5pm, for the return of our Annual Book Sale.

Sally Mann
At Twelve: Portraits of Young Women
Aperture/A New Images Book
SIGNED

Now available in the gallery.

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Since its inception over thirty years ago, Howard Greenberg Gallery has built a vast and ever-changing collection of some of the most important photographs in the medium. The Gallery's collection acts as a living history of photography, offering genres and styles from Pictorialism to Modernism, in addition to contemporary photography and images conceived for industry, advertising, and fashion. Maintaining diverse and extensive holdings of photographic prints, the gallery includes such masters as Eugène Atget, Henri Cartier-Bresson, Bruce Davidson, André Kertész, William Klein, Gordon Parks, Edward Steichen, Paul Strand, Josef Sudek, and Edward Weston on its roster of artists. More recent additions include Edward Burtynsky, Jungjin Lee, Joel Meyerowitz, and Vivian Maier. In 2013 Howard Greenberg Gallery announced exclusive representation for the estates of Berenice Abbott and Arnold Newman. In 2018 Howard Greenberg Gallery became the primary representative of the Ray K. Metzker Archive.

Formerly a photographer and founder of The Center for Photography in Woodstock in 1977, Howard Greenberg has been one of a small group of gallerists, curators and historians responsible for the creation and development of the modern market for photography. Howard Greenberg Gallery—founded in 1981 and originally known as Photofind—was the first to consistently exhibit photojournalism and 'street' photography, now accepted as important components of photographic art.

After nearly 17 years in SoHo, Howard Greenberg Gallery moved to The Fuller Building, at 41 East 57th Street, in 2003. Consistent with its former downtown space, the midtown gallery reflects the need for a flexible yet intimate space where multiple exhibitions can be presented simultaneously. Features of the space include: a central gallery, secondary exhibition room, and several private viewing rooms.

In 2012, HGG announced the expansion into a new space adjacent to the main gallery in the Fuller Building. The additional 2,500 square feet gives the gallery greater flexibility in programming by doubling its wall space and adding additional presentation rooms.