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Clayton Patterson

Clayton Patterson is a Canadian-born artist, photographer, videographer and folk historian. Since moving to New York City in 1979, his work has focused almost exclusively on documenting the art, life and times of the Lower East Side in Manhattan.

Current Exhibitions Featuring Clayton Patterson

Clayton Patterson’s Front Door: Residents and Writers

LES Coleman Skate Park Martin Luther King Jr. Community Park
 on show
 coming soon

Clayton Patterson’s Front Door: Residents and Writers features rarely-seen images from the renowned photographer, who has documented the unique cultural ecosystem of the Lower East Side for over 40 years.

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Current Events Featuring Clayton Patterson

Jun 112023

Portraits by Clayton Patterson at Harold Hunter Day

Stop by and pose for photographer Clayton Patterson at Harold Hunter Day!

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