01/02/2026
Looking at Life Exhibition. until February 7th 2026.
Staley-Wise Gallery, 100 Crosby Street,New York.
There was a time when a third of the American public
eagerly awaited the weekly delivery of LIFE Magazine.
Founded by Henry Luce in 1936 as a general interest
magazine, LIFE placed an emphasis on photojournalism, with
more space devoted to photos than the printed word. The
great photographers of the day were recruited to record the
world’s most significant events and extraordinary
accomplishments in politics, science, religion, theater, art,
and fashion.
This exhibition features photographs selected from the
magazine’s and the photographers’ archives, including works
by Margaret Bourke-White, Alfred Eisenstaedt, Harry Benson,
Nina Leen, Andreas Feininger, Loomis Dean, Abe Frajndlich,
Carl Mydans, and John Dominis, among many others.
LIFE ceased weekly publication in 1972, but remained a
monthly publication until 2000 and continued to release
special editions. In 2024, the publication rights were acquired
with plans to resume regular print issues. LIFE will forever be
known as the breakthrough for photography in the culture and
a window into 20th century American life.
Staley-Wise Gallery World Press Photo Society for Photographic Education PhotoCulture World Photography Organisation