Join us for a very special night of fashion with a Ballroom in the "Yves Saint Laurent and Photography" gallery!Yves Saint Laurent and his fashion designs inspired looks and movements around the world, including within the Ballroom Community. The House of St. Laurent, an iconic ballroom house founded in 1982 by Octavia St. Laurent, is known for its boutique exclusivity and elevated fashion sensibility, is an example of this lasting legacy. Ballroom, once underground, has defined a new space for promoting visibility and self-expression within the queer community.Taking inspiration from the iconic New York City Ballroom Scene, join ICP for a special Late Night for Fashion, featuring a conversation with photographer Gerard H. Gaskin and performer Michael Roberson from 6 PM-7 PM, about the relationship between fashion of the ballroom community, and the importance of photography in bringing visibility to the movement of resilience. The talk will be followed by a special open to all mini-ball in the "Yves Saint Laurent and Photography" gallery from 7 PM-8 PM, featuring the categories of Fashion and Runway and hosted by MC Legendary Leggoh and DJ Icon MikeQ.Come early or stay later than usual during one-night-only extended hours to view Yves Saint Laurent and Photography and Photobooks USA, 2000-25. Mini-Ball Categories: FashionYves Saint Laurent created his own fashion institution of sharp, precise tailoring, sheer illusions, glamorously embellished evening wear, and androgynous noir. Bring us a statement look that tells YOUR story! Whether your aesthetic is timelessly classic or avant garde, illustrate your essence within the details. Head-to-toe ovahness, come done! **Note: you do not need to wear YSL, this category is open to interpretation, but inspiration from YSL is encouraged. RunwayPay homage to the designer's legacy and bring to the runway a look pulled out of the Yves Saint Laurent photography archives—creatively re-imagined through your own lens. Winners for each category receive a portrait studio session at ICP, as well as a custom ICP Grand Prize Trophy! About the SpeakersGerard H. Gaskin is a native of Trinidad and Tobago. His book, Legendary: Inside the House and Ballroom Scene was published in 2013 from Duke University Press. As a freelance Photographer his work is widely published in newspapers and magazines in the United States and abroad including: The New York Times, Newsday, Politiken, Black Enterprise, Ebony, Teen People, Caribbean Beat and Inc. Magazine. Additional clientele are North Star Fund, Syracuse University and Colgate University. Gaskin’s photographs have also been featured in solo and group exhibitions across the country and abroad including at the Duke University Gallery, the African-American Museum in Philadelphia, the Brooklyn Museum, the Queens Museum of Arts, CM2A in Madrid, Spain, Galvanize in Port of Spain, Trinidad, Goethe-Institute Accra, Ghana and Fototeca de Cuba Habana Vieja, Cuba. His work is represented in the permanent collections at Duke University, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, DC, the Museum of the City of New York, the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture and Cincinnati Art Museum. Gaskin has won many important awards, grants and residences such as the CDS/Honickman First Book Prize (2012), the Woodstock Center of Photography Arts-In-Residence (2011), Light Work’s Arts-in-Residence (2010). In 2005 he also won the Queen’s Council on the Arts Individual Artists Initiative Award, and in 2002 he was awarded The New York Foundation for the Arts Artist fellowship for Photography. He was also included in the “Gordon Parks’ 90” that brought together 90 of the top black photographers in the United States to celebrate Gordon Parks’ 90th Birthday.Michael Roberson is a multifaceted figure in the LGBTQ+ community, serving as a theologian, public health practitioner, activist, artist, and cultural leader. He holds academic positions at C-RRED, The New School University, and Union Theological Seminary in NYC. Roberson is deeply involved in the House Ball Community, having founded four major houses and co-founded The Ballroom Freedom School. He co-conceptualized the House Lives Matters National Leadership Initiative and edits the “Arts Everywhere/Ballroom Freedom School” publication. His influence extends to mainstream media, having worked as a cultural consultant for the FX series Pose. Roberson’s work focuses on uplifting Black/Latinx LGBTQ+ individuals through various platforms and initiatives. About the Mini-Ball ParticipantsLeggoh JohVera is a legendary voguer, commentator, event producer, and longtime force within the ballroom community. As the Founder and CEO of Open To All Entertainment, he has created platforms that celebrate talent, culture, and community while collaborating on major moments with artists including Beyoncé and Madonna. Known for his commanding presence, quick wit, and unmistakable energy, Leggoh brings both experience and personality to the stage as tonight’s Master of Ceremonies.Michael Cox, known by the stage name MikeQ, is an American DJ, musician, music producer, and prominent figure in the ballroom community. He is the founder of the record label Qween Beat, and has released music with Fade To Mind, Qween Beat, Mad Decent and Night Slugs. . In 2017 he co-founded the "House of Vogue" party in New York City.[11] In 2020 MikeQ was the featured resident DJ for HBO's Legendary. MikeQ’s “Feel’s Like” Featuring ballroom commentator Kevin Jz Prodigy was sampled in 2022 on the Beyoncé “Renaissance” Album on the track “Pure/Honey”. Want to experience more Ballroom? You can find more events at OTA hosted at 3 Dollar Bill, 260 Meserole St, Brooklyn, NY 11206. Upcoming Schedule: September 28, October 26, November 30, December 14 Cover image by Gerard H. Gaskin

See and be seen this summer on the Lower East Side during ICP’s Late Nights offering extended hours, reduced admission to visit Yves Saint Laurent and Photography and Photobooks USA 2000-25, drink specials at ICP and in the neighborhood, and plenty of photo inspiration to strike a pose in our new Analog Photobooth or at our outdoor Fujifilm instax Portrait studio pop-ups! Learn more about spending your Thursday night at ICP below. Late Nights at ICPOpen till 8 PM with $5 admission to visit Yves Saint Laurent and Photography and Photobooks USA 2000-25.Enjoy a refreshing iced pomegranate Moroccan mint green tea or a cold beer from Brooklyn based brewery, Talea from ICP’s Cafe and explore the latest ICP Incubator Project, Andrea Hernández Briceño: Fire Becomes Spirit, and our new Model 11 Analog Photobooth.Fujifilm instax Street Portrait Pop-upLudlow and Broome Street on select Thursdays:July 16 - Patience OjionukaAugust 13 – Abigail MontesAugust 27 - PoupaySeptember 10 – Justin J WeeSeptember 24 – Landon Nordeman Justin J Wee (he/him) is a Brooklyn based interdisciplinary artist primarily working with lens-based mediums, culinary arts and performance. Whether he’s working with animate bodies or inanimate objects, he strives to convey the magnitude and magnificence of the lived experience. He’s a core member of drag house Judy, represented by Rocket Science Studio, and a 2023 Artist-in-Residence at the Center of Photography, Woodstock. His work has been commissioned and published by organizations and publications including Apple, A24, The New York Times, TIME, Vanity Fair, and HONCHO. Lower East Side Neighborhood SpotsAfter your visit to ICP, stick around the neighborhood for the best in arts and culture! Enjoy a discounted glass of wine when showing your same-day ICP admission ticket at local wine bar, Somm Time (254 Broome Street). Offer available on Thursdays only through September 24. Image Asher Selle

Connect with ICP's community during our monthly Cameras and Coffee social meet-up for photographers, collectors, and camera enthusiasts! During this session, explore Fujifilm equipment and an information table presented by local Lower East Side Camera store, K&M, then strike a pose at the Street Portrait Pop-Up by still-life and fashion photographer, Jessica Neves and Jassia Ahmad.Stay later to shop at Yves Saint Laurent Vintage Pop-Up in ICP’s cafe, and get a ticket to visit Yves Saint Laurent and Photography and Photobooks USA, 2000-25, on view only until September 28.Freshly brewed coffee by Deadbeat Club and pastries are available for purchase in the ICP café.This session of Cameras and Coffee will be hosted outdoors with sidewalk seating available. About the ArtistJessica Neves is a Brazilian photographer based in Brooklyn, NY. Her work focuses on fashion, still life, and portrait photography, blending visual storytelling with a strong attention to detail and composition. Currently pursuing a degree in Photography and Related Media at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), Jessica blends her fashion background with a contemporary photographic approach. Her still-life work explores the beauty and symbolism of everyday objects, while her fashion imagery emphasizes individuality, style, and narrative.Jassia Ahmad is a Pakistani American photographer based in New York City. Her work explores emotions and relationships primarily through still life photography, focusing on how objects can evoke human presence even in its absence. With a background in psychology, her practice is informed by an interest in how people form attachments and assign meaning to the world around them. Special thanks to K&M for the generous public programs support.For over 50 years, K&M Camera has proudly served New York City's photography community as a trusted, family-owned camera store. Located in the Lower East Side, we offer an extensive selection of photo, video, audio, and production equipment, along with the city's largest collection of vintage cameras. We're committed to making the Lower East Side a vibrant hub for photography, creativity, and visual storytelling. Image by Sara Konradi

To mark the closing of the Yves Saint Laurent and Photography exhibition on September 28, join us for a special Yves Saint Laurent vintage pop-up market. The event will bring together a select group of vintage fashion dealers specializing in archival Yves Saint Laurent pieces, each presenting a carefully curated selection of fashion and accessories. The Yves Saint Laurent Vintage Pop-Up will take place in the ICP Café from 11 AM—6 PM. No admission required. Make a day of it with Cameras and Coffee from 11 AM–1 PM, featuring a Fujifilm showcase presented by K&M and a free Street Portrait Pop-Up with photographers Jessica Neves and Jassia Ahmad. Meet The VendorsANCIENManifold VintageRaleigh VintageSPRL Header image: Ensemble worn by Edia Vairelli, Haute Couture Spring/Summer 1982 collection, 5 Avenue Marceau, Paris, January 1982. Polaroid by fashion house staff © All rights reserved © Yves Saint Laurent; Tailored suit worn by Anna Karin, Haute Couture Autumn/Winter 1991 collection, 5 Avenue Marceau, Paris, July 1991. Polaroid by fashion house staff © All rights reserved © Yves Saint Laurent Special Thanks Lead support for Yves Saint Laurent and Photography is provided by Saint Laurent. This exhibition is also made possible by the Exhibition Leadership Council, with generous contributions from Charles Burdick, Michael Clinton, Caryl Englander, Renee Harbers Liddell, Almudena Legorreta, Jessica Nagle, Ken Nicholson, Jeffrey and Marjorie Rosen, and Stefano Tonchi, as well as by the ICP Exhibitions Committee members: Luana Alesio, Deborah Brown, Marnie Gelfman, Almudena Legorreta, Vasant Nayak, Elizabeth Rea, Benita Sakin and Helena Sokoloff. Exhibitions at ICP are supported, in part, by Michael Clinton, Caryl Englander, Renee Harbers Liddell, Almudena Legorreta, Jessica Nagle, Ken Nicholson, Jeffrey Rosen, the ICP Board of Trustees, the Blanchette Hooker Rockefeller Fund and public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council and the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. Exhibition Partners Exhibition organized in collaboration with the Musée Yves Saint Laurent Paris and the Fondation Pierre Bergé–Yves Saint Laurent. This exhibition was originated by the Musée Yves Saint Laurent Paris and co-produced with the Rencontres d’Arles in 2025

For decades, fashion and beauty photography set the terms for who counted as desirable, current and worth looking at. For just as long, those terms had an expiration date. That cultural paradigm is changing. As the longevity movement reshapes ideas of vitality and style, the fastest-growing, most commercially powerful segment of the fashion and beauty market is one the industry spent generations photographing out of the frame: women and men over fifty. This salon discussion brings together the people rewriting that story for a candid look at how editorial, advertising and branding are being remade in real time. Held inside ICP's museum in tandem with the Yves Saint Laurent and Photography exhibition in the second-floor galleries, this evening pairs sharp industry insight with a rare, close-up view of images already changing the picture. About the SpeakersCary Leitzes is the Founder of LEITZES&CO, a creative partnerships agency that specializes in helping Fortune 500 companies, innovative retailers, and forward-thinking brands bring blockbuster partnerships to life. The mastermind behind collaborations from Missoni for Target to Gaga’s Workshop at Barneys New York and Moschino for Sephora, her resume includes internationally recognized collaborations with Estée Lauder, J Brand Jeans, Netflix, Tiffany & Co., Karl Lagerfeld, DreamWorks, Coca-Cola, and Jimmy Choo.Prior to LEITZES&CO, Cary was a publishing veteran and the youngest ever Director of Photography for Harper’s Bazaar. Bill Gibbons is a former journalist, editor, and media marketer. Over the course of his career, he has held senior positions in newspapers, magazines, digital media, and streaming video. His experience includes senior editorial roles and marketing positions at CBS News Digital, CBS All Access (Paramount+), Hearst Magazines Digital Media, and magazine brands such as Town & Country, Travel + Leisure, Forbes, and GQ.Bill is currently Chief Content Director at ROAR Forward, where he oversees all content – including the quarterly ROAR Report, twice monthly ROAR Bulletins and custom content for clients. He is a graduate of Syracuse University, where he studied Journalism and English Literature. Nicola Casey is the Vice President of Global Marketing Brand Activations at Estée Lauder Brand. Prior to this she served as the Marketing Director for Estée Lauder in the UK and Ireland. Nicola is responsible for elevating and amplifying Estée Lauder brand globally, delivering consumer-centric marketing excellence, disruptive and culturally relevant brand activations, as well as leading their Global Social Strategy and Platforms.In January 2025 the brand welcomed back original 80’s spokesmodel Paulina Porizkova in a new partnership, with the shared mission to redefine standards of beauty—inspiring and empowering women to value and celebrate their beauty at any age with the movement Because of My Age. Nicola continues to evolve and amplify the mission for the Brand. About the ModeratorCarolyn Mair is a Chartered Psychologist and award-winning educator specializing in the psychology of fashion, identity, and human behavior. Known for making complex psychological and neuroscientific concepts accessible to diverse audiences, she formerly served as Professor of Psychology for Fashion at the London College of Fashion, University of the Arts London. There, she established the university’s Psychology Department and created the world’s first degree program which applied psychology to fashion.Carolyn advises organizations on consumer behavior, wellbeing, sustainability, leadership, and positive change. She is the author of The Psychology of Fashion (Routledge, second edition 2025) and a Fellow of the British Psychological Society. She holds a PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience, an MSc in Research Methods, and a BSc (Hons) in Applied Psychology and Computing. Program6–6:30 PM Reception, drinks and canapés6:30–7:10 PM Salon-style dialogue on creativity and longevity7:10–7:30 PM Q&A7:30–8 PM Freeform discussion with speakers, social interaction, networking, view exhibition in program area. About the SeriesICP x ROAR, a new four-part salon series presented in partnership with ROAR Forward, the Hearst-backed business intelligence and community platform founded by author, photographer, and longevity expert Michael Clinton.The series will convene thought leaders, creative innovators, and industry experts for conversations that explore photography, creativity, entrepreneurship, legacy, and the evolving opportunities of longer lives.Learn More TicketsTickets are available to the general public at $85 per session and $65 for ICP Members. The four-session package is $289 for the general public and $240 for ICP Members. ICP Faculty receive 50% off the September 14 event and 25% off each of the remaining three events.The event is free for the ROAR community and ICP Trustees.

Join us at ICP for a conversation between artists Jeff Mermelstein and Farah Al Qasimi on the occasion of our latest exhibition, Photobooks USA: 2000-25, discussing their respective photobooks, Hello Future and #nyc. Mermelstein and Al Qasimi will delve into the processes of translating their work to book form and what keeps them inspired, followed by a Q&A. About the BooksImage: Farah Al Qasimi, Lunch, 2018, from Hello Future Hello Future Shortlisted for the Aperture-Paris Photo Photobook of the Year 2021, Hello Future is a culmination of Farah Al Qasimi’s (born 1991) photographic, performance and film practice, unified within her keen focus on surface and texture, and the revealing visual influences of the splashy and florid. Al Qasimi examines postcolonial structures of power, gender and aesthetics in the Persian Gulf states and global cultural confluence and migration at large. #nyc#nyc is Jeff Mermelstein's multifarious, comic and heartbreaking survey of contemporary life as learned through overseen text messages. Written in the new language of acronym and initialism, truncation and cipher wordplay, interrupted by the occasional longueur, people appear to have few inhibitions when faced only with their own reflection in a phone screen, such that they pour their heart-felt desire and lust and hate and vitriol in unfettered streams of text consciousness. Chaucerian in its breadth and humor, this project reveals the complex inner lives of the city’s residents, and the intriguing richness of emotion that exists within the most innocuous moments of everyday life: on the train, a park bench, or in the street. Here, a short history of New York unfolds, as told directly by one resident to another. About the SpeakersFarah Al Qasimi makes photographs, films and music. Often working with large-scale vinyl imagery and a multiplicity of photographic prints and screens, she is interested in the internet and its hierarchies of information and emotion. Al Qasimi loves the complexity of storytelling and value-building in children's cartoons, and many of her video works include primary narrators who are anthropomorphized. Through a highly collaborative practice, she has worked with hand-sewn puppets, falcons, African Land Snails, exorcists, and most recently, a Jack Sparrow impersonator. Her work is in the collections of MoMA New York, Tate Modern, Guggenheim New York and Abu Dhabi, and she has participated in residencies at the Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture in Maine, Delfina Foundation in London, and the Chinati Foundation in Marfa. Jeff Mermelstein, the son of Holocaust survivors, was born in 1957 in New Brunswick, New Jersey. He graduated from Rutgers College in 1978 with a B.A. in Biology and moved to New York City the same year for a one-year internship at the International Center of Photography, where he has been on the teaching faculty since 1987. Mermelstein was awarded an Aaron Siskind Foundation Grant (1991) and the European Publishers Award for Photography (1999). His photographs are held in the permanent collections of the Museum of Modern Art, New York; San Francisco Museum of Modern Art; Whitney Museum of American Art; Art Institute of Chicago; and the International Center of Photography, New York. His editorial work has appeared in The New York Times Magazine, Fortune, Life, The New Yorker, New York, Esquire, GQ, Newsweek, Time, Vanity Fair, and many others.Mermelstein's monographs include 'Sidewalk' (Dewi Lewis Publishing, 1999), 'No Title Here' (powerHouse Books, 2003), 'Twirl / Run' (powerHouse Books, 2009), 'Arena' (TBW Books, 2019), 'Hardened' (Mörel Books, 2019), and '#nyc' (MACK, 2020).

Join us online to learn more about ICP’s One-Year Certificate Program in Documentary Practice: Visual Storytelling Online, led by a 2025 alum and our admissions Team.The alum will share their personal experiences in the overview of the curriculum, structure, admissions process, and application steps. You’ll also have the opportunity to ask questions directly to the alum and the Admissions Team.For the online One-Year Certificate program, the application for the program and Scholarships is currently open for the 2027 academic year. The priority deadline for the admission and merit-based scholarship consideration is October 18, 2026. ICP’s Online One-Year Certificate Programs begin in mid-January 2027.About the Event Format This is an online event held via Zoom. Please register in advance for this free event. ZOOM LINK HereIf you have questions about the event, please contact [email protected]. Image © Kristina Cordon (DOC Online '25)