Celebrate Photography Citywide in Philadelphia
September 2025!
FESTIVAL EXHIBITION
© Alexander Artway, Grand Central Station, c. 1930's
Alexander Artway Archive: Photographic Light & Legacy
Featuring Alexander Artway Archive & Katie TackmanSeptember 2 - September 28, 2025
Opening Reception: First Friday, September 5, 5 - 9 PM
Shabbat Dinner is served at 9 PM
All are welcome - RSVP HERE
Additional Events:
September 14, 2 - 4 PM: Talk and Meet and Greet with Jeanette Artway Jimenez, daughter of Alexander Artway
September 28, 2 - 4 PM: Closing ReceptionRSVP HERE
The Alexander Artway Archive contains approximately 3,000 vintage prints and 4,000 negatives. Housed in Philadelphia, the Archive stives to research and promote the photography of Alexander Artway. This exhibition, curated by Amie Potsic, presents the story of Alexander Artway and his work as well as collaborations by photographer Katie Tackman.
Alexander Artway, born March 25, 1903, in Gomel, Belarus, Russia, embarked on his artistic journey in photography upon arriving in New York City in 1922, following tumultuous years in the White Army and exile in Europe. Despite the challenges of urban living, he found solace behind the lens, capturing the city's evolving skyline and the intricacies of daily life. As a captain in the Merchant Marines, he traveled the world, immortalizing the beauty of skies, clouds, and oceans. Artway's passion for architecture led him to pursue a degree at NYU, all while documenting the city's dynamic landscape.
Artway's meticulously archived photographs, inherited by his daughter Jeanette, serve as a testament to his adventurous spirit and immigrant journey. Stored in secrecy in a buried suitcase for decades, Artway’s archive was saved and brought to light by his daughter’s determination to share her father’s artistic vision. The images offer a window into resilience and adaptation, spanning continents and cultures. From the vibrant streets of New York to poignant scenes in his homeland, Artway's photographs document important times and places in history while weaving a narrative of triumph amidst adversity.
For more information:
https://www.amiepotsicartadvisory.com/art-history/alexanderartwayarchive