Leica Galleries
Leica Galleries – Places of Vibrant Visual Culture Since 1979
Leica Camera AG shares its passion for photography at the highest level, with many people all over the world. This is why Leica has always been committed to making outstanding photographers and their work accessible to a wider audience. The Leica name stands for an unmistakeable visual culture combining tradition and innovation. For decades now, Leica has been offering renowned photographers, as well as newcomer talent, the opportunity to present their work to the broader general public. Leica Galleries were brought to life as the perfect forum for this purpose. The tradition reaches back to the 1970s, with the establishment of the first Leica Gallery in 1976 in Wetzlar, which is now located at Leica Camera AG Headquarters. Further Leica Galleries were to follow, and these cultural centres are now found in many places around the world.
“Extending over continents, beyond language and political barriers, the 26 Leica Galleries connect people through the universal language of photography.
In its own unique manner, each location tells a story about light, shadow and time, about proximity, world events and respect for the decisive moment. Together, the galleries form a growing network that highlights what Leica has always stood for: a belief in the power of meaningful images, in their quality, and in the responsibility to look closer and discover the world with our eyes, souls and hearts.
Leica Galleries are places of encounter and exchange, where visitors and collectors can discover, experience and acquire outstanding pieces of work.”
Karin Rehn-Kaufmann
News From Leica Galleries Worldwide
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Leica Galleries Worldwide
The Leica Galleries around the world are places of encounter for those interested in photography and culture. With alternating exhibitions by international photographers, they open up a space for exchange, inspiration and living visual culture. Enjoy visits to our galleries in Amsterdam, Boston, Germany, Kyoto, London, Los Angeles, Madrid, Melbourne, Mexico City, Milan, New York, Omotesando, Paris, Porto, Prague, Salzburg, Sydney, Taipei, Tokyo and Vienna.
The Programme of Leica Galleries Around the World
Exhibitions, encounters, inspiration
Leica Galleries around the globe offer a varied programme of around 150 exhibitions a year, artist talks and special events. As cultural meeting points, they bring together photography enthusiasts, collectors and creatives to experience inspiring visual culture and exchange concerning everything to do with photography.
Leica Picture of the Year 2025
Outstanding Leica Hall of Fame winners have been providing the Leica Picture of the Year since 2021. Once again this year, a motif will be chosen, presented and offered exclusively at Leica Galleries worldwide. In this manner, Leica enthusiasts can establish or enlarge their own collections with these limited editions. After pieces by Ralph Gibson, Thomas Hoepker, Elliott Erwitt and Herlinde Koelbl, the current work is by Joel Meyerowitz.
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Leica Culture
Awards, personalities, perspectives
From the Leica Hall of Fame and the celebrated Leica Oskar Barnack Award (LOBA), to the LOBA Women Grant and the Picture of the Year: these initiatives honour outstanding photographic performance, and open up special perspectives. In addition, the Ernst Leitz Museum offers a place to experience photography up close – first rate exhibitions as well as inspiring presentations covering history and technology, convey the fascination of photography and underline Leica’s cultural aspirations.
