Ian Reid (b. 1977)
Lives and works Brooklyn, NY
Bio
Ian Reid is a multifaceted fine artist, born and raised in the vibrant cultural hub of Brooklyn, NY. With an unwavering passion for skateboarding & photography, he has seamlessly transcended the boundaries of visual arts and storytelling, establishing himself as a captivating force in the realms of photography and film. Ian’s work embodies the convergence of reality and imagination, inviting viewers to explore the hidden narratives.
His artworks are part of permanent institutional and private collections worldwide.
His books are available in libraries worldwide including Brooklyn Public Library, New York Public Library, Library of Congress, Harvard University Library, Princeton University Library, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Library, Sächsische Landesbibliothek in Dresden, Zentralinstitut für Kunstgeschichte in Munich.
Selected Exhibitions
New York Now: A Photography Triennial - Museum of the City of New York, NY, US, group exhibition, 2023
BEYOND THE STREETS on PAPER - Southampton Arts Center, Southampton, US, group exhibition, 2021
New York Responds: A Timeline of Year One - Museum of the City of New York, NY, US, group exhibition, 2021
A days work – These Days Gallery, Los Angeles, US, solo exhibition, 2016
Selected Films
A few days & nights - A film detailing the first 6 months of the pandemic in New York City, 2021
Sex, Hood, Skate and Videotape - A film documenting some of skateboardings greatest and life in the 90’s, first edition 1999
Selected books
A Few Days And Nights, Published by BEYOND THE STREETS, 2021
Complex Geometry. New York City Housing Authority, Brooklyn, Published by BEYOND THE STREETS, 2021
Contact
(+1) 718 395 1414