Los Angeles 
Mar 1 
Celebrating a Century of Leica Innovation
The Leica Store & Gallery Los Angeles is hosting a remarkable exhibition, 100 YEARS OF LEICA, to celebrate a century of innovation in photography. This iconic showcase will display the works of two celebrated artists, Joel Meyerowitz and Barbara Davidson, to honor Leica's impact on the world of photography.
Exhibition Highlights and Year-Long Celebrations
The exhibition marks the beginning of a year-long celebration of Leica's centennial, featuring inspiring events, cultural highlights, and exclusive releases throughout 2025.
Leica’s Legacy in Photographic Technology and Artistry
For a hundred years, Leica has led the way in photographic technology and artistry, helping photographers capture moments that have defined our visual culture. The Leica Store & Gallery Los Angeles invites visitors to explore a diverse collection of photographs showcasing the evolution of the medium from the 20th century to today's contemporary landscapes.
Joel Meyerowitz: A New Perspective in Photography
"When I first began making photographs, my focus was often on capturing an action or event at the center of the frame," Joel Meyerowitz explained. "But as I grew and began questioning my methods, influences, and photography itself, I realized it was time to move beyond what I already did well and aim for more challenging, engaging images. This shift led me to move away from the 'incident-based photograph' and toward a broader, 'deep space, field photograph,' where every element in the frame carries meaning. Rather than relying on a single 'hook' to draw the viewer in, I aimed to capture the essence of the entire frame as a cohesive, meaningful space."
Barbara Davidson: Capturing Social Injustice
Barbara Davidson's collection of intimate images examines the modern American landscape through the lens of social injustice. She investigates the complexities of inequality, empowerment, and hope, capturing how these themes intersect in today's culture. Through her collaboration in Leica 100, Davidson, along with Meyerowitz, illustrates how the American panorama has changed since the golden age of street photography in the 1960s and 70s.
Leica’s 100th Anniversary Celebrations
This exhibit launches an exciting year of celebrations for Leica's 100th anniversary. Throughout 2025, Leica will host a variety of events, exhibitions, and exclusive product launches to honor its century of photographic excellence.
About Joel Meyerowitz
Joel Meyerowitz, born in New York in 1938, is a distinguished photographer whose work has appeared in over 350 exhibitions worldwide. A pioneer of color photography, Meyerowitz is a two-time Guggenheim Fellow and has received numerous prestigious awards, including those from the National Endowment for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Humanities, as well as the Centenary Medal from The Royal Photographic Society. He has published 54 books.
About Barbara Davidson
Barbara Davidson has dedicated her career to photojournalism, focusing on people maintaining dignity amid conflict and environmental disasters, with a particular emphasis on women and children affected by American gun violence. She has crafted her storytelling approach through assignments across 58 countries, covering war, humanitarian crises, and the human condition for major publications. Davidson is a Pulitzer Prize and Emmy award-winning photojournalist and has twice been named International Photographer of the Year by POYi. In 2020, she received a Guggenheim Fellowship and spent the year photographing gunshot survivors with a traditional 8×10 film camera. Born in Montreal, Canada, with Irish immigrant parents, Davidson is based in Los Angeles.
The 100 exhibitions will be on view from March 1st through March 31st, 2025, with an opening reception on Saturday, March 1st, 6PM.
Exhibition Hours: Leica Gallery Los Angeles is open Monday through Saturday, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM, and Sunday from 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the focus of the Leica exhibition in Los Angeles?
The exhibition, 100 YEARS OF LEICA, celebrates a century of Leica's innovation in photography, featuring works by Joel Meyerowitz and Barbara Davidson.
When is the exhibition available to the public?
The exhibition will be available for viewing from March 1st to March 31st, 2025, with an opening reception on March 1st at 6PM.
What are the gallery hours for the exhibition?
The Leica Gallery Los Angeles is open Monday through Saturday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and on Sunday from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
Who are the featured artists in the exhibition?
The exhibition showcases the works of renowned photographers Joel Meyerowitz and Barbara Davidson.
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