ICP Launches Global Pandemic Photography Exhibition #ICPConcerned
On August 11, 2020, the International Center of Photography (ICP) in New York unveiled an online exhibition called #ICPConcerned, showcasing nearly 1,000 images that capture the COVID-19 pandemic. This initiative encourages the public to submit their own photos using the hashtag #ICPConcerned, embodying the concept of 'concerned photography.' Submissions commenced on March 20, 2020, when global COVID-19 cases exceeded 200,000 and surpassed 400,000 by March 24. In New York, confirmed cases hit 10,000, aligning with the same number of tagged images on Instagram. The exhibition features diverse photography styles, including those highlighting Black Lives Matter protests. Notable contributors include Francesca Magnani, Nina Drapacz, Danielle Goldstein, and Giovanni Del Brenna. Recently, ICP moved to the Lower East Side, with museum openings on the horizon, as stated by Governor Andrew Cuomo.
Key facts
- ICP launched #ICPConcerned exhibition on August 11, 2020.
- Nearly 1,000 images are included, viewable online pending museum reopening.
- Call for submissions began March 20, 2020, with hashtag #ICPConcerned.
- Global confirmed cases were over 200,000 on March 20; surpassed 400,000 by March 24.
- New York cases reached 10,000 when Instagram tags hit 10,000.
- Exhibition includes Black Lives Matter imagery from U.S. protests.
- Four photographers contributed: Francesca Magnani, Nina Drapacz, Danielle Goldstein, Giovanni Del Brenna.
- ICP moved to Lower East Side, opposite Essex Market.
Entities
Artists
- Francesca Magnani
- Nina Drapacz
- Danielle Goldstein
- Giovanni Del Brenna
Institutions
- International Center of Photography (ICP)
- Museum of the City of New York
- Artribune
Locations
- New York City
- Lower East Side
- Essex Market
- Hell's Kitchen
- Coney Island
- Minneapolis
- Paris
- Place du Tertre
- Montmartre