The Palace of Photography Art: International Center of Photography Museum
When traveling in the fashionable and bustling metropolis of New York, there is one attraction that photography enthusiasts must visit—the International Center of Photography Museum (International Center of Photography Museum). As a world-leading institution for photography and visual culture, the International Center of Photography Museum holds a permanent collection of over 200,000 items, exploring the history and future of image-making through dynamic exhibitions and events. These collections include 20,000 photographs and related materials, covering a wide range from early forms of photography to contemporary works.
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Founded in 1974, the International Center of Photography has hosted hundreds of exhibitions over more than 40 years. Now, its museum holds up to six exhibitions annually, showcasing cutting-edge photographic techniques and technology. Moreover, visitors can participate in lectures on the history of image-making as well as museum talks and events.
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At the same time, the multi-level galleries display a vast collection of exquisite images, well worth seeing.
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“But Still, It Turns” Photography Exhibition (But Still, It Turns)
Exhibition dates: Now through August 15, 2021
© Curran Hatleberg
© Curran Hatleberg
The works of eight photographers are presented without any commentary or narrative restoration; no story is the story! This exhibition presents the most authentic America of the 21st century. Its title, “But Still, It Turns,” comes from Galileo’s muttering after being forced to recant his observation that the Earth revolves around the Sun.
With a rich variety of photography exhibitions, an educational program that benefits visitors, and a splendid array of photography activities, this journey to the International Center of Photography Museum has it all.
Museum address: 79 Essex Street, New York, NY 10002
Visiting hours: Thursday to Sunday 11 AM – 7 PM, closed Monday to Wednesday
Admission: $16, free with The New York Pass
