David Graham

photographer

American b. 1952[1] active 1983–present

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]

  • American cultural landscape
  • suburban life
  • color photography
  • surrealism

Books

Works by David Graham

  • 1987 American Beauty Aperture · book · English · ISBN 089381279X Photographs by David Graham; introduction by Guy Martin.
  • 1991 Only in America Knopf · book
  • 1999 Land of the Free Aperture · book
  • 2001 Taking Liberties Pond Press · book
  • 2002 Alone Together Pond Press · book
  • 2008 Almost Paradise Pond Press · book
  • 2022 In Plain Sight 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

References

  1. David Graham. American Beauty. Aperture. 1987 link
  2. David Graham. About David. 2024 link