The Facts
At 6:30pm, Gagosian will host a conversation between Deana Lawson and photographers Paul Graham and Collier Schorr at its 541 West 24th Street location in New York. The discussion takes place within Lawson’s first solo exhibition at the gallery, which features recent domestic portraits, holograms, and the new series "Edge Control," exploring themes of surveillance and abstraction. The event, moderated by Gagosian director Joshua Chuang, will address issues of portraiture, documentary, agency, and privacy in contemporary photography.
The Signal
The conversation signals Gagosian’s ongoing commitment to positioning Lawson as a leading voice in contemporary photography, pairing her with established figures like Graham and Schorr to deepen critical discourse around her work. For collectors and curators, the event highlights the gallery’s strategy of using public programming to contextualize and elevate an artist’s market presence, particularly as Lawson’s practice expands into holographic and abstract series. The focus on privacy and agency reflects a broader art-world trend where photographers increasingly interrogate the ethics of representation.
- Artists: Deana Lawson, Paul Graham, Collier Schorr
- People: Joshua Chuang
- Galleries: Gagosian
- Locations: New York
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