About Brand
It is not just a pastime but a thriving institution for photography at Fotografiska. Fotografiska was founded in Stockholm by the Broman brothers, Jan and Per in the year 2010. Since then, the company has expanded its operations to the international market and has offices in London New York and Tallinn.
Fotografiska is mainly focused on the idea of improving people’s awareness around the world through photography. Photographic works presented at the museum are performed by famous and up-and-coming photographers, who work in the genre of documentary and abstract photography. Each exhibition is chosen to evoke an emotion and to give the viewers a different perspective on social, ecological, and cultural issues.
It is for this reason that it can be said that the programming of Fotografiska is unique and different from other photographic centers. It is not just a place where photographs are exhibited; it also conducts talks, seminars and other activities that make people discuss photography and its relevance in today’s society. The photography community can benefit from and interact with other artists, thinkers, and photographers at such occasions.
Photographing the Streets: A Summer
This summer, they’re presenting a lively street photography festival with two outstanding exhibitions: one of which is the photos of Vivian Maier, an unknown photographer who took candid shots of mid-century city life which draws viewers from all over the world and another of Bruce Gilden’s street photography in New York City which is often described as bold and sometimes provocative.
Besides these shows, there will be several seminars in which photographers of all skill levels can collaborate to improve their skills. It is a perfect time for the photography enthusiasts as the participants will be able to learn street photography from the ground up, including composition, lighting and the ability to capture moments by chance.
“Capture the Essence of Summer Streets: Join them in Documenting the Vibrancy of Urban Life!”
A FANTASTIC NEW ERA FOR PHOTOGRAFISKA
Fotografiska New York is ready to move to the next step, after five wonderful years. They are relocating to a larger premises in order to accommodate more guests and to showcase the opulent visions of the artists they host from all over the world as a part of their artistic and business evolution.
During this change, Verōnika Restaurant and Chapel Bar will be closed. They want to assure you that their new location will have food and beverages that will be available for your consumption as you peruse through the programming and exhibitions.
Two must-see exhibitions will be on display in New York City before their September 29th departure from their present location on Park Avenue South: Why These? by famous street photography Bruce Gilden (June 21 – September 29) and Unseen Work by the sadly unknown photographer Vivian Maier (May 31 – September 29).
During the time they were at the Park Avenue South site, they had 48 diverse and significant exhibitions that attracted hundreds of thousands of people from around the world and discussed issues from worldwide to personal ones. Some of them include the first ever photographic work of Daniel Arsham, the first American retrospective show of David LaChapelle, 50 years of hip-hop and Andres Serrano’s infamous series. They have also had the privilege of featuring artists from New York City such as Kia LaBeija, Adrienne Raquel, Martin Schoeller, Pixy Liao, and Ethan James Green and other artists from all over the world such as Tony Gum, Josèfa Ntjam, and Hassan Hajjaj. Currently, there are interesting and mind-boggling exhibitions from Fotografiska in Berlin, Stockholm, Tallinn, and Shanghai.
A TEAROOM
Besides, the wonders of the exhibitions, Fotografiska New York is a cultural hub. The museum that is situated in the beautiful Flatiron District of New York City showcases photographs taken by famous photographers and also acts as a place where people from the city and tourists can come to eat, drink, and have fun at night. The Café at Fotografiska is a favourite spot of the guests to grab a cup of coffee and a snack at any time of the day because of the variety of coffee house items it offers.
The atmosphere shifts at night to entice customers to the new floors with new exhibits with wine or cocktails. This change enhances the atmosphere of the museum as it allows people to sit down, take a break, and enjoy the contemporary art of photography at their own pace and in complete silence after the café closes an hour before the museum closes down, which is a plus point in Fotografiska New York.
“Experience Tranquility at their Tearoom: Savor Serenity and Delight in Every Sip!”
GENERATING UNIQUE VIEWS
Besides showcasing excellent photography, Fotografiska is also excellent in setting the atmosphere that provokes new ideas and perceptions among the visitors. The museum is not just about pictures; it is about making people think, feel, and discuss something through each exhibition.
The concept of developing new views lies in the curators’ decisions regarding artists and topics of exhibitions at Fotografiska. Starting from the narrations of individual experiences and hypothetical concepts to social causes and environmental issues, the museum seeks to present multiple perspectives on multiple issues through photographs by both renowned and emerging photographers. This variety ensures that the viewers will always be exposed to photographs that will make them to reason and change their way of thinking.
Not even the innovative layouts of Fotografiska’s exhibition and the innovative interactive installations are dedicated to creating a singular view. Lighting methods, participation of the visitor, and design of the space are applied to make the artwork more interesting and interesting for the visitor. Every Fotografiska show turns into a multimodal journey that communicates with the audience in many ways with the help of multimedia elements and narrative strategies.
Fotografiska Museums: Celebrating Photography Globally
Photography as a culture and an art that can turn lives is one of the main focuses of the Fotografiska Museums worldwide. Beginning from the picturesque and historical quarter of the Swedish capital on the water’s edge and finishing in the fashionable district of New York’s Flatiron, every museum presents a unique experience of a great number of exhibitions that require an immersion in the world of visual storytelling from the classical photo to avant-garde pieces.
Fotografiska as a relatively new idea in the sphere of photography is opening branches in other parts of the world with new points of view and unique shows in Tallinn and London. First, it is necessary to mention that Fotografiska not only presents perfect examples of photography but also is rather successful in being environmentally friendly as far as sustainability is one of the primary values of all the sites. Four museums, namely, Fotografiska Museums in Stockholm, New York, Tallinn and London provide an interesting and culturally stimulating environment in which one may roam and be amazed at the power of the photographic lens to turn.
Fotografiska: Global Photography, Art, and Sustainability
Founded in Stockholm in 2010, Fotografiska museum has become one of the most famous museums of photography, which has branches in London, New York, and Tallinn. The wide and profound exhibitions of its collection, which is aimed to provoke and encourage important discussions, starting from the traditional photo and ending with the contemporary and postmodern art.
All the Fotografiska museums showcase modern and contemporary photography and support environmental protection, social initiatives, and cultural exchange. Fotografiska presents itself as a place where the power of visual storytelling is revealed in the context of the changing world and inviting atmosphere, where people can be engaged in the world of art and creativity with the help of the inspiring exhibition design.
