David Graham
photographer
David Graham is an internationally recognized American photographer known for his work documenting the cultural landscape of the United States. His photography often explores suburban and small-town life, capturing colorful, surreal, and sometimes bizarre symbols that reflect the unique character of American identity. He has held various teaching positions at institutions including the University of the Arts in Philadelphia and Sarah Lawrence College. Graham's work is held in numerous permanent collections worldwide, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art.[1,2]
Themes
- American cultural landscape
- suburban life
- color photography
- surrealism
Books
Works by David Graham
- American Beauty 1987 · Aperture · book · English ISBN 089381279X Photographs by David Graham; introduction by Guy Martin.
- Only in America 1991 · Knopf · book
- Land of the Free 1999 · Aperture · book
- Taking Liberties 2001 · Pond Press · book
- Alone Together 2002 · Pond Press · book
- Almost Paradise 2008 · Pond Press · book
- In Plain Sight 2022 · Eyeshot / Street Photography · book
Exhibitions
- 1987 American Beauty International Center of Photography, New York solo
- 2014 35 Years, 35 Pictures Gallery 339, Philadelphia solo
- 2015 Where We Live Laurence Miller Gallery, New York solo
Awards
- 1986 ASMP/Nikon Emerging Photographer Award
- 1984 National Endowment for the Arts Grant

