Caleb Stein's 'Down By The Hudson' Opens at Palo Gallery, New York

Caleb Stein's solo show, titled 'Down By The Hudson,' is set to debut at Palo Gallery in New York from September 10 to October 3, 2026. This exhibition showcases fifteen photographs from Stein's extensive thirteen-year project (2013–2025) that captures a community at a swimming hole near Poughkeepsie, New York. Alongside the exhibition, Palo Gallery Press will release a book bearing the same title, featuring designs by Lamotte Studios and writings by Amitava Kumar, Anita N. Bateman, Matt Carey-Williams, and a dialogue with Daniel Wolff. The book, printed by Antiga Grafiche and edited by Andrea Orejarena, includes tritone separations by Nelson Chan and image pre-press work by Joanna Raynes. Born in London in 1994 and now residing in the U.S., Stein began documenting the site while attending university, inspired by Andrea Orejarena. His project delves into themes of community, masculinity, and American identity, set against the backdrop of Poughkeepsie's political climate after the 2016 election and the decline of IBM's influence. Stein's works have been displayed globally, including at Deichtorhallen, FOAM, and the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, and are part of collections at the J. Paul Getty Museum and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. This exhibition represents Stein's first solo showcase at Palo Gallery, which was founded in 2018 by Paul Henkel and has venues in NoHo and the East Village.