Photoville

Jeff Mermelstein
Jeff Mermelstein
Melissa O’Shaughnessy
Joseph Rodriguez

Featuring: Alex Webb, Anna Boyiazis, Andre Wagner, Barbara Klemm, Bruce Gilden, Donna Ferrato, Dola Posh, Evgenia Arbugaeva, Federico Guidetti, Forough Alaei, Fred Stein, Helen Levitt, Ismail Ferdous, Jason Roman, Jeff Mermelstein, Jerry Dantzic, Joel Meyerowitz, Joseph Rodriguez, Jörg Schneider, Justin Mott, Karen Zusman, Laetitia Vançon, Lauren Welles, Luvia Lazo, Manuel Peña, Maria Guțu, Melissa O’Shaughnessy, Michelle Agins, Narelle Autio, Phil Penman, Rania Matar, Ralph Gibson, Rebecca Norris Webb, Reuben Radding, Sara Messinger, Sarah G. Ascough, Stasia Schmidt, Steve McCurry, Yana Paskova, Ziyi Le

Leica Camera celebrates a momentous milestone in the world of photography: a century since the introduction of the first mass-produced Leica camera. On March 1, 1925, the Leica I was unveiled to the public at the Leipzig Spring Fair. With its sleek, compact design, it forever transformed the landscape of photography, allowing us to capture moments in ways once unimaginable.

As we commemorate this extraordinary anniversary, Leica Camera honors the visionary spirit of Ernst Leitz II, the bold entrepreneur whose decision to mass-produce the Leica camera laid the foundation for 35mm photography. This centennial is not just a reflection on the past, but a glimpse into the limitless future of photography—a tribute to both its legacy and the ever evolving art of capturing life through the lens.

Organizations

  • Leica Camera

    Leica Camera

    Ignite your passion for photography with Leica Camera at Photoville

    Experience the world of Leica photography at Photoville through a selection of curated photo walks and panels. From Seeing in Monochrome to Moments in Focus, you’ll experience Leica photography and guidance by acclaimed Leica photographers.

    Leica Camera is founded on a tradition of optical excellence and a conscious focus on the essentials of exquisite image making. For over a century, the brand has motivated visual storytelling through the quintessential union of craftsmanship, design and experience, providing essential tools that influence the art, culture, and creation of photography. Photoville attendees can see this firsthand at the Leica Pavilion, which will showcase a one-of-a-kind photographic experience through a variety of interactive Leica activities designed to ignite your passion for photography.

    https://leicacamerausa.com/

  • NYC Parks

    NYC Parks

    NYC Parks is the steward of more than 30,000 acres of land — 14 percent of New York City — including more than 5,000 individual properties ranging from Coney Island Beach and Central Park to community gardens  and Greenstreets. We operate more than 800 athletic fields and nearly 1,000 playgrounds, 1,800 basketball courts, 550 tennis courts, 65 public pools, 51 recreational facilities, 15 nature centers, 14 golf courses, and 14 miles of beaches. We care for 1,200 monuments and 23 historic house museums. We look after 600,000 street trees, and two million more in parks. We are New York City’s principal providers of recreational and athletic facilities and programs. We are home to free concerts, world-class sports events, and cultural festivals.

Witness to a Century

 coming soon

Featuring: Various Artists

Curated by: Michael Foley

Presented by: Leica Camera
  • Leica Camera
  • NYC Parks

Locations

View Location Details Bella Abzug Park

533 W 34th St,
New York, NY 10001

Number 78 on the official photoville map Click to download this year's map

Location open 24 hours

Brooklyn Bridge Park – Emily Warren Roebling Plaza

1 Water St
Brooklyn, NY 11201

Number 1 on the official photoville map Click to download this year's map

This location is part of Brooklyn Bridge Park
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