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International Center of Photography
See some of the world’s best photography showcased at the International Center for Photography on Manhattan’s Museum Mile.
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What you'll do
ICP is renowned as the world's leading photography and visual culture institution and hosts a wide range of educational programs as well as major events including the annual Infinity Awards. This ceremony has been honoring the work of the world’s finest photographers since 1985, and counts David Bailey, Ai Weiwei and Henri Cartier-Bresson among its previous recipients.
Head to the museum’s multi-level galleries for a visual feast of photographic images that span the entire history of the form. It’s here you’ll see some of the best images from ICP’s huge permanent collection, as well as traveling photo exhibitions.
There’s plenty to see here, including early daguerreotypes, tintypes and photo-illustrated wartime magazines such as Lilliput, Regards, Life and Berliner Illustrirte Zeitung. The collection also excels in documentary photography spanning the 20th Century, including significant works by Robert Capa and Henri Cartier-Bresson as well as contemporary photography from the likes of Justine Kurland and Susan Meiselas.
Highlights
Robert Capa
The legendary photojournalist’s work is represented in the collection, including his iconic images of the Spanish Civil War.
Life magazine
The magazine’s archives are represented in the collection, including images from the likes of Alfred Eisenstaedt and Margaret Bourke-White.
Wartime magazines
A variety of photographically illustrated wartime magazines are represented in the collection.
What's included
The museum has over 20,000 prints and related items spanning the history of photography from early forms to contemporary images.
Where you'll be
79 Essex Street, New York, USHow to get there
Stop 8 or 9 on Downtown route
Broadway-Lafeyette Street / Bowery / Prince Street
Operating hours
Wednesday: 11AM-7PM
Thursday (open late): 11AM-9PM
Friday – Monday: 11AM-7PM
Closings & holidays
Closed Tuesdays
Find out more
For more information, visit the International Center of Photography website.
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