MATTHEW SWARTS Two versions of the George Eastman Museum logo: one with white text on a black background, and one with black text on white. Both feature the museum name in uppercase, reflecting its role as a hub for contemporary photographer Matthew Swarts.

Matthew Swarts + George Eastman Museum (Permanent Collection Museum Purchases)

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I am completely honored to announce that the George Eastman Museum in Rochester, New York has acquired two prints from The Alternatives for the museum’s permanent collection. The museum purchased Untitled, 2015, and Untitled, 2016 (pictured below). Special thanks to Lisa Hostetler, Curator-In-Charge, who organized A Matter of Memory, the exhibition which featured these works,…

MATTHEW SWARTS Black-and-white image of two hands gripping a rope, appearing to pull it from opposite sides, with a city skyline behind—a striking visual inviting art lovers to The Photography Show, March 30-April 2, 2017, Pier 94, New York City.

Matthew Swarts + Kopeikin Gallery, Los Angeles @ AIPAD “The Photography Show” at Pier 94 New York March 30th to April 2nd 2017

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Completely thrilled that “Carnations, 2017” will be on view at Kopeikin Gallery, Los Angeles’ booth at AIPAD’s “The Photography Show” at Pier 94 in New York, New York from March 30th till April 2nd 2017! My most sincere thanks to Paul Kopeikin and Kaycee Olsen for organizing this exhibition of my work.

MATTHEW SWARTS A standing book with a grid-patterned cover and an abstract, colorful portrait of a person on an orange background. The book is slightly open, revealing pages with striking VISUAL designs in a CONTEMPORARY style inside.

Matthew Swarts + The Alternatives (2017) Book Project (IN PROGRESS!)

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Super excited to share some preliminary images from my new book project, The Alternatives (2017). Special thanks to Katherine Oktober Matthews of GUP Magazine (The Netherlands), who nominated this project for consideration for MACK’s First Book Award in London, UK! The Alternatives (2017), Hardcover Dummy (In Progress!)