Grolier Club to Show Henry Wessel Photographs and Books in 2026

From September 8 to November 14, 2026, the Grolier Club will present a focused exhibition showcasing the works of Henry Wessel (1942–2018), featuring photographs and books curated by member Jack Gray from his personal collection. Entitled Henry Wessel – Photographs and Books, the exhibition will be held in the Club’s Second Floor Gallery and will include over 65 photographs, showcasing Wessel’s complete “Incidents” and “Traffic” portfolios, alongside significant pieces from his extensive 40-year career. A catalogue from The Grolier Club is set to be released in autumn 2026. Wessel rose to fame in 1972 with a solo show at The Museum of Modern Art in New York, initially focusing on exhibitions with accompanying catalogues before evolving to create sequences of photographs as standalone works.