Welcome to the Vernissage - the private opening of Paris Photo. What began a decade ago as an exclusive 2-hour preview of the fair has grown into a day-to-night event. I spent 9 hours walking the main section and reconnecting with my friends and colleagues in the field. I treasure this event, where I can hug and have a catch-up conversation with colleagues across the globe. Curators, academics, gallerists, publishers, and contemporary visual storytellers all share our common passion — the energy is palpable!

I hope you have explored the viewing rooms on the Paris Photo website. Be sure to download your free catalog here. I appreciate the additional resources, including a Glossary of photo terms.

You will learn a great deal from my in-depth conversation with Gallery Director Nicolas Fahey and Associate Director Marco Paez. I was struck with the reverence for the field, the deep commitment to the public and the artists that this gallery exudes and exemplifies. 

Artist Sarah Sense is represented by the Bruce Silverstein Gallery. Her work is having a moment in the spotlight as all 4 of her pieces showcased at the fair were sold for $25K a piece. My interview with her was cut short as she was exhausted and hungry after a full day of speaking about her work. In a perfect world, she would have been able to share how and why she utilizes weaving and collage.