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powerHouse Books and VII Photo Agency have joined forces in establishing the New York Photo Festival to celebrate contemporary photography and the creative, inspirational talents of the people who produce this work. Headquartered in DUMBO, the New York Photo Festival will be made up of several pavilions exhibiting photographic works, selected by internationally-respected curators, capturing the most important trends in contemporary photography. Curators include Magnum photographer Martin Parr, The New York Times Magazinepicture editor Kathy Ryan, Lesley A. Martin of the Aperture Foundation, and Tim Barber of tinyvices.com.

In addition to the curated pavilions, the festival will offer a range of activities that will generate buzz among photo professionals, amateurs, students, and aficionados of art and culture: seminars, slide shows, book signings, photographic workshops, live performances and events, and a gallery row. The festival will also be documentedonline in a regularly updated virtual environment.

Contact

Tami Mnoian, 212-604-9074, x-114 or tami@powerHouseBooks.com