AIPAD PHOTOGRAPHY SHOW NY, 2026

The first three days of the AIPAD Photography Show are behind me, and I find myself standing in a moment that is both intense and deeply humbling.

This is the second time that my work is being shown at this prestigious and important art fair in New York. And I feel very clearly what that means. It is not something I take lightly. It is, in a very real sense, a privilege.

This year, two galleries are presenting my work. Gilman Contemporary is showing my Plankton series Life on Earth, and seeing these works on the wall here — in this context — is something special. At the same time, Echo Fine Arts is presenting eight plates from My Secret Garden, alongside Gampi works and pieces from my newer series Shalimar and Silent Giants. To see these different bodies of work come together here, to see them being experienced by people from all over the world, is something I still try to fully grasp.

The days have been intense. I move constantly between both booths, speaking with collectors, curators, and visitors. Conversations follow one another without pause. There is barely time to breathe — and yet, this is exactly what I hoped for. I only wish I could be in two places at once, to support both galleries equally, to be present for every conversation, every moment where someone stands in front of the work and engages with it.

The feedback I am receiving is overwhelming. And I mean this in a very honest way. I try to take it in carefully, without letting it turn into something ego-driven. But I cannot ignore what is happening. People take their time. They look. They ask questions. They return. The portfolio boxes are constantly in the hands of collectors and curators, being opened, explored, discussed. And in these moments, I feel something very important: the work holds. It resonates. It creates a connection.

Before coming here, I had doubts. I think that is natural. Given the current global economic situation, I did not know what to expect. There was uncertainty. But what I am experiencing here goes far beyond my expectations. The fair has been very good to me — and it is not even finished yet.

At the same time, I am very aware that none of this exists without risk. Being present at a fair like AIPAD is a major commitment for a gallery. The booth alone is a significant investment. Then there is shipping from Europe, framing, customs, logistics — it all adds up to a scale that is not visible from the outside. And yet, the galleries take this risk. They step forward with conviction.

And what I witness every day is their dedication.

They are constantly speaking with collectors. They explain the work with precision, with patience, with passion. They stand there for hours, fully present, fully committed. They carry the work, not only physically, but with their belief in it.

This is something I feel very deeply.

I want to say this clearly: I am deeply thankful to my galleries. Without them, none of this would be possible.

Thank you to Echo Fine Arts, and thank you to Gilman Contemporary. And especially to Eve, L’Anne, and Bethany — I see your work, your energy, your belief. I see how much you give. I feel how much you stand behind what I create. And I do not take that for granted. Not for a single moment.

The more time I spend in this environment, the more I understand that this is not an individual path. It is a collaboration. A shared effort. We are working together — as a team — to bring something into the world that goes beyond objects. Something that carries beauty, emotion, connection, and perhaps even a sense of hope.

Alongside this, I also find great value in the conversations with other photographers. There is a sense of exchange, of mutual support. I try to give advice where I can, to encourage, to share what I have learned. These moments matter as well.

Now, as the weekend approaches, I can feel the energy rising again. It will be intense. It will be full. It will be demanding.

And I feel ready.

But above all, I feel grateful.