The Photography Show: presented by AIPAD 2026

Howard Greenberg Gallery will present a solo exhibition of street photographs by the legendary Joel Meyerowitz at The Photography Show presented by AIPAD from April 22 through April 26, 2026 at the Park Avenue Armory, offering a vivid portrait of urban life at a moment of profound cultural transformation. Many of the works are on view for the first time.

Drawn largely from Meyerowitz’s seminal work in New York City during the 1960s and 1970s, the presentation brings together images that helped define the possibilities of color and spontaneity in street photography. Moving fluidly between black-and-white and early color work, Meyerowitz captures the fleeting choreography of everyday life—chance encounters, gestures, and expressions that collectively form the visual rhythm of the city.

Among the highlights are scenes from Times Square (1962), Madison Square Garden (1964), and Coney Island (1965), as well as intimate street moments such as Two Women in Cadillac, NYC (1966) and Camel Coats (1975). These works reveal Meyerowitz’s instinct for framing the poetic within the ordinary, transforming passing moments into iconic and enduring images.

The presentation also includes a rare photograph documenting “Meat Joy” (1964), the groundbreaking performance by Carolee Schneemann. This image underscores Meyerowitz’s proximity to—and participation in—the experimental cultural milieu that defined the era.

Widely regarded as a pioneer of color photography, Meyerowitz was among the first photographers to challenge the dominance of black-and-white in serious artistic practice. His work from this period reflects a new visual language that is improvisational, immersive, and attuned to the sensory immediacy of the street.