Leica Store & Gallery New York announced its participation in AIPAD—The Photography Show, one of the world’s leading international art fairs dedicated to photography.
Taking place from April 22 to April 26, 2026, at the Park Avenue Armory (Booth C11), this marks the first time a Leica Gallery is exhibiting at AIPAD, positioning Leica among the most influential galleries in the global photography landscape.
This landmark presentation brings together a curated selection of 13 distinguished photographers, including Alex Webb, Rebecca Norris Webb, Donna Ferrato, Ismail Ferdous, Jeff Mermelstein, Landon Nordeman, Lauren Welles, Mathieu Bitton, Phil Penman, Rania Matar, Ralph Gibson, Sara Messinger and Stasia Schmidt. The exhibition reflects a dynamic range of photographic voices, from established masters to contemporary storytellers, spanning documentary, fine art and cultural narratives.
The exhibition underscores Leica’s ongoing commitment to photography as both an art form and a cultural force. By participating in AIPAD, Leica Gallery New York steps onto a global stage, reinforcing its role within New York’s arts and culture ecosystem while engaging with an international audience of collectors, curators and photography enthusiasts.
At the heart of the exhibition is a shared ethos: photography as a medium for storytelling, truth and human connection. Many of the featured artists are recipients of prestigious Leica distinctions, including the Leica Hall of Fame Award, the Leica Oskar Barnack Award (LOBA) and the Leica Women Foto Project. Their work exemplifies Leica’s legacy of empowering photographers to document the world with authenticity and precision.
Leica cameras have long served as trusted tools for artists seeking to capture decisive moments and enduring narratives. The photographers presented in this exhibition continue that tradition, using Leica systems to explore themes of identity, place and social change. Their work demonstrates how the camera becomes more than a device. It becomes a companion in the creative process, enabling a distinct way of seeing.
Public hours for the exhibition begin Thursday, April 23, with additional programming throughout the weekend, including collector events and special access evenings. The presentation offers visitors an opportunity to engage directly with exceptional works while experiencing the breadth and depth of Leica photography today. This moment also builds on Leica’s broader cultural legacy. Since the establishment of the first Leica Gallery in 1976, the company has fostered a global network dedicated to promoting photographic excellence and dialogue. Today, Leica Galleries continue to serve as spaces for exchange, reflection and discovery, presenting both iconic and emerging perspectives from across the photographic world.
With its debut at AIPAD, Leica Gallery New York not only celebrates the art of photography but also affirms its place within the international cultural conversation, bringing together history, innovation and contemporary vision under one roof.
