International Center of Photography, 2026

Photobooks USA 2000–25 explores how the photobook has emerged as a powerful tool for artists to respond to the forces shaping contemporary life in the United States. Over the past 25 years, this evolution is reflected in the growing number of publications, a wider range of publishers, bold experimentation in design, and greater inclusivity.

Featuring over 50 photobooks—from out-of-print titles to more recent landmark publications—the exhibition presents a cross section of creators, themes, forms, and subjects, examining how artists have used the photobook to present and circulate their work in powerful and innovative ways. 

Curator: Sara Ickow, David Campany, malaika newsome

Graphic Designer: Yeliz Secerli