Jessica Craig-martin

Bio

Jessica Craig-Martin is a distinguished photographer based in New York, renowned for her ability to capture fleeting moments at elite events around the globe. With a keen eye for detail, Craig-Martin offers astute observations of high society at play, skillfully subverting traditional notions of society photography. Her innovative approach often features cropped and obliquely angled compositions that obscure her subjects' faces, shifting the focus to opulent accessories, flamboyant attire, and other telling details that critique society's obsession with surface and appearance. Her captivating reportage and fashion narratives have graced the pages of prestigious publications including Vanity Fair, The New York Times Magazine, Self Service, New York Magazine, Paper, V Magazine, GQ, Another Magazine, i-D, Numero, The New Yorker, Kidswear, SleazeNation, Harper’s Bazaar, Purple Magazine, and Vogue, among others. Craig-Martin's commercial portfolio boasts collaborations with iconic brands such as Bottega Veneta, Kate Spade, Tiffany & Co., Johnny Walker, Saks Fifth Avenue, Tod’s Group, Piaget, American Express, Remy Martin, Microsoft Corp., Schweppes Corp., Ian Schrager Hotels, Target Corp., and H&M, showcasing her versatility and appeal across various sectors. Her artistic vision has been showcased in solo exhibitions at esteemed venues including PS1/MOMA in New York, Galerie Andres Thalmann in Zurich, Greenberg van Doren Fine Art in New York, Colette in Paris, and El Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia in Madrid, among others. Craig-Martin's work is held in prestigious collections, including The Guggenheim Museum, The Whitney Museum, The New Museum of Art in New York, The Saatchi Collection in London, and El Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia in Madrid, alongside numerous private collections. In the past year, her artistic journey continued with solo exhibitions at Nathalie Karg Gallery in New York and Galerie Andrew Thalmann in Zurich, further solidifying her status as a prominent voice in contemporary photography.