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Paul Paletti Gallery

We exhibit historic and contemporary photographic artworks of museum quality in which the photographer combines a superlative degree of technical virtuosity along with a distinctive vision.

Current Exhibition

Good Photographs

Our new show is called “Good Photographs” after the Ansel Adams quote, “There are no rules for good photographs, there are only good photographs.” Ansel Adams is, of course, Paul’s photography lodestar, the artist who inspired the collection, now over 1600 pieces strong.

For this show Paul has chosen some of his favorites from that collection, good photographs all.

“I met Ansel Adams on the occasions of his visits to his friend and my teacher, Beaumont Newhall, at the University of New Mexico in 1972-3.  Adams was famous for his technical mastery of photographic processes, and for his images, which have become iconic in the history of photography.  But he was also a great teacher, mentor, and a champion of environmental issues.

Most of the photographs in this exhibit have grown out of Adams’ legacy.  They exhibit a clarity of vision and design, and they showcase the sheer beauty, tonalities, and sensuality of the best analog black and white darkroom prints.”

The exhibit includes works by William Clift, Kirk Gittings, Bill Schwab, Steve Sherman, Michael Kenna, Tom Potter, Joel Myerowitz, Mark Citret, and Todd Webb

February 7 – June 6, 2025

Our Mission

The mission of the Paul Paletti Gallery is to educate the public about photography as a sophisticated art medium that is varied, beautiful, and highly collectible.

Visit Us

We are open weekdays from 9am to 5pm and also by appointment.

FIRST FRIDAY TROLLEY HOP
Every first Friday the gallery, along with 20+ Louisville galleries on Main and Market Streets extend their hours, offer refreshments, and welcome thousands to view the artwork.