Most serious photography of the last twenty-five years was made to be a book, not a print on a wall, and this is the show that takes that seriously across a quarter century of American publishing. It is in the same building and on the same ticket as ICP's Yves Saint Laurent exhibition, which makes the Ludlow Street visit unusually efficient. If you buy photobooks or have thought about making one, this is the reference room.
What to expect
Books presented as objects, in cases and on stands, with spreads selected to show sequence and edit rather than single images. The scale is intimate and the pace is slower than a print show. Around forty-five minutes on top of the other ICP exhibitions.
Good to know
- Take the F to Delancey Street or the J, M or Z to Essex Street; ICP is at 84 Ludlow Street
- One admission covers every exhibition in the building
- Because books are in cases, this rewards patience more than a quick walk-through
- Thursday evening hours run late if weekends do not work
- Ideal for photographers, publishers and designers
- Step-free throughout the building
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Common questions
What period does it cover?
American photobook publishing from 2000 to 2025.
Can I handle the books?
The works are presented in cases and on stands rather than for browsing.
Is it on the same ticket as the Yves Saint Laurent show?
Yes, one ICP admission covers both.
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