The Association of International Photography Art Dealers (AIPAD) held its 45th annual Photography Show at New York City's Park Avenue Armory, featuring 77 exhibitors from North America, South America, Asia, Europe, and Australia. The preview night drew a crowd of photography enthusiasts, with highlights including strong representation of Latin American photographers such as Graciela Iturbide, Frida Kahlo, and Tina Modotti, as well as classic New York imagery from William Klein, Joel Meyerowitz, and Richard Avedon. Notable sales included a Lucienne Bloch portrait of Kahlo, which sold within hours of the preview opening.
The show matters because AIPAD is the longest-running photography fair in the United States, and its 45th edition demonstrates the enduring vitality of the photography market and the continued appeal of both historic and contemporary works. The fair's international scope and focus on diverse geographic regions, particularly Latin America, reflect broader trends in the art market toward global representation. The mix of iconic images and lesser-known works, along with the immediate sales of sought-after pieces, underscores photography's strong position as a collectible medium and the importance of art fairs as venues for discovery and commerce.