The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York is a place I regularly visit for inspiration. I find great value in studying artists I admire, such as Piet Mondrian, Jackson Pollock, and old masters like J.M.W. Turner. Their work has consistently influenced my photography, and the museum itself is an incredible subject to capture.
Many of the great photographers I admire, including Elliot Erwitt, have expertly photographed museum-goers interacting with famous works of art. On this particular visit, however, the museum's architecture became my primary focus. The building's design, with its incredible shafts of light landing on the walls, created its own unique work of art.
About the author
Phil Penman
UK-born, NY-based photographer Phil Penman has documented the rapid flux of New York City's streets for over 25 years. With clients ranging from People Magazine to The Daily Telegraph, he has photographed celebrated living legends, including Jennifer Lopez and Bill Gates, and captured historical moments such as the September 11th Terrorist Attacks. Penman's distinctive style, versatility, and dedication to his craft has won him prestigious awards and exhibitions, including the Leica Fotografie international Picture Prize and distinction as one of the "52 Most Influential Street Photographers" alongside industry legends, Henri Cartier-Bresson and Sebastião Salgado