The Aperture Foundation Reviews

Very open and inviting art space. Quiet and contemplative.

Praise for the pioneers, that pave the way for the rest of us!

Did exactly what I expect from most gallery spaces and made me outraged at how mediocrity is often mistaken for excellence, If you like photos of other people's art ( photo of statue of Romulus and Remus not made by "artist" labeled as "Dog Statue" lol, photos of other people's paintings etc..) and hyper commercial and derivative works then this will get you excited. Hidden amongst the dross and semi competent but, uninspired and culturally uninformed work are some nice prints. Especially welcome was the exhibit of community work by children, easily comparable with that of the established "artists". Meh, welcome to the slow demise of western culture. It is free to look at pictures, as it should be, but is sadly seldom the case these days.

This is a magazine and gallery space. I like the shows they bring through. It's NY but they still seem to compete with the quality of their exhibitions. Peek in when you can!

Great space in a central Chelsea with many galleries on 6 floors.

Excellent book selection, friendly team and great programming. Always worth a visit when in Chelsea.

Very good. Several books by excellent photographers and a great agenda of events and exhibitions.

Came here for an event. This is a great Foundation supporting amazing work. Take time to stop by and see what they're working on. People are welcome during open hours and they have great books for sale.

Outstanding
Would be nice if they had more sitting areas/couches

Won't buy from here again. You try to help companies stay afloat within the community, and over a minor issue, they deem it not "Reasonable" to help with a minor return request. Amazon is usually cheaper anyway.

When I came it was closed for an installation. Just wish I had heard about it before hand.

One of the best selection of photography books in the city.

a mecca for photography books, programs, intelligence, and shows in NYC. amazing space tucked into a fourth floor. always worth going - and while you are at it stop by other galleries in the building.

Nice gallery space / party space. Feels quite private and hidden with an unassuming storefront. Old NY building. Several floors of great gallery space. Aperture (floor 4) has had amazing displays when I have gone. Elevator is so so slow.

I love the wide selection of photography books and monographs for advanced photographers, plus well-curated exhibitions for art enthusiasts.

Incredible location to enjoy the works of a variety of artist of photography.

The mecca for photography books, programs, intelligence, and shows in NYC. amazing space tucked into a fourth floor. always worth going - and while you are at it stop by other galleries in the building.

Great space and I just picked up a book for an excellent price!

They feature the photographers and change exhibition regularly. I came here on a gallery visit from school and this place has lots of books on photography. So , if you are looking for the book that you can't even find in NYC libraries, they probably have here.

Created as a magazine in 1952 by photographers and writers, Aperture today is a multi-platform publisher and center for the photo community.
In 2005, Aperture s 3,000 sqft gallery opened in the Chelsea art district, promoting the works of new and established artists
The Aperture Foundation is also a publisher of photography books, with more than 600 titles in print.