Hannah Altman photographs ordinary objects and places until they feel loaded with ritual and memory, often through Jewish folklore and performance. Several new works made for this show sit next to cathedral treasures and ceremonial objects in what she calls an ongoing dialogue about inheritance, ritual and reinvention. Photography lovers heading to Sacred Splendor should not skip this room.
What to expect
A compact third-floor gallery mixing Altman's staged, atmospheric photographs with historic ritual objects. Expect quiet, cinematic images rather than documentary shots.
Good to know
- Located in a Focus Gallery on the third floor
- Includes works newly commissioned for the exhibition
- Pairs with Sacred Splendor and Afruz Amighi: Sounding Shell
- Nearest subway is the 4/5/6 at 96th Street or 86th Street
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Common questions
Are the photographs new?
The show includes several new works commissioned for this exhibition alongside earlier photographs.
How big is the show?
It is a single Focus Gallery presentation.
