100 YEARS OF LEICA EXHIBITION - MADRID

Exhibition
October 2, 2025
100 YEARS OF LEICA EXHIBITION - MADRID

Proud to be included in the "100 Years of Leica" event in Madrid. This is a huge honor and will only happen once in my lifetime. The show is currently ongoing from Sept 10th - January 10th 2026. More Information below

 

The iconic German camera brand Leica commemorates its centenary with an unprecedented photographic exhibition in an emblematic venue such as the Fernán Gómez. Centro Cultural de la Villa de Madrid.

 

The exhibition "Leica. A Century of Photography" celebrates the hundredth anniversary of the creation of the brand's first camera, the legendary Leica I, through an exceptional journey across the work of great international photographers.

 

The exhibition opens its doors free of charge on 10 September 2025 and can be visited until 11 January 2026, Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm.

 

The exhibition organized to mark Leica's centenary brings together 174 photographs by a selection of artists associated with Leica during the 20th and 21st centuries.

 

The Fernán Gómez. Centro Cultural de la Villa in Madrid, thus becomes the venue for the largest international exhibition of the centenary. Through a a collective journey, visitors will discover how the brand has accompanied great photographers and witnessed key moments in history. The exhibition also includes a journey through Leica's own history.

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

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