The 6th Chelsea International Photography Competition

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Thursday, February 20, 2025

Agora Gallery is pleased to present the 6th Chelsea International Photography Competition, running from February 18 to February 25, 2025. This annual exhibition highlights the creativity and ingenuity of modern photography, providing a select group of photographers with the opportunity to showcase their work in the heart of Chelsea, New York’s premier art district.

 

The collection reflects a diverse selection of photographic styles and subjects, from riveting portraits to experimental abstractions. Exhibiting artists were selected among hundreds of international and local applicants by a distinguished panel of jurors comprised of Laylah Amatullah Barrayn, Susan Ressler, and Kiran Karnani. Together, they bring expertise in documentary photography, social change, and visual storytelling, ensuring a dynamic and compelling celebration of contemporary photography.

 

Exhibition Dates: February 18 - February 25, 2025

Opening Reception: February 20, 2025, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Gallery Hours: Tues-Sat 11:00 am – 6:00 pm 

Gallery Location: 530 West 25th, New York, NY 10001

EventURL: https://agora-gallery.com/ag-exhibitions/the-6th-chelsea-international-photography-competition-february-18-february-25-2025/ 
 

Featured Artists: Paula Aranoa, Armineh Johannes, Mahendra Bakle, Chelsea Mahlangu, katarzyna idzkowska, Mark Coggins, Cheryl Miller, Paul Tillinghast, Lifu Hu, Gazelle Pezeshkmehr, Christian Kleiman, Anne De Geer, Kelly Hsiao, Lisa Saltzman, Heidi Margocsy, John Pfisterer, Marina Eng, ILARIA MIANI, Lloyd Kimeldorf, Joy Saha, Mark Moskowitz, Paolo Saracco, Irene Wolpert, Marc Apers, Sebastien Guillen, Sonia Landau, Dennis Luckenbill, Syndi Pilar, Jason Ward, Michael Potts

 

About Agora Gallery

Agora Gallery is a contemporary fine art gallery located in the heart of Chelsea’s fine art district in New York. Established in 1984, Agora Gallery specializes in connecting art dealers and collectors with national and international artists. The art gallery’s expert consultants are available to assist corporate and private clients in procuring original artwork to meet their organization’s specific needs and budget requirements. With a strong online presence and popular online gallery, ARTmine, coupled with the spacious and elegant physical gallery space, the work of our talented artists, who work in diverse media and styles, can receive the attention it deserves. Over the years, Agora Gallery has sponsored and catered to special events aimed at fostering social awareness and promoting the use of art to help those in need.

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530 West 25th Street, New York, NY 10001
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