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SCNY Blur : Where shall we look?

Exhibit & Sale

Date
Mar 17 - Apr 3, 2026
Location
Rockwell gallery
Exhibition Hours
Tuesday – Friday | 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Saturday – Sunday | 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Admission

Open to the public
Free to attend

Banner for 2026 SCNY Blur exhibition.

In an age where modern phone cameras can create images of exceptional sharpness, we challenge the idea of perfect photography. Blur explores the creative possibilities of controlled imperfections in photography. Photographers have more tools than just sharp focus. Using selective focus, motion blur, contrast, and multiple exposure to name a few techniques, the photographer can guide the viewer’s eye, highlighting important parts of the frame, sometimes suggesting motion, or not.

This joint exhibition, produced by the Salmagundi Club and Soho Photo Gallery, brings together photographic artists from two New York City artist-owned organizations to explore the expressive power of intentional imperfection in contemporary photography. See how these works demonstrate the photographer’s power to go beyond capturing a scene to creating a more dynamic and emotionally engaging image. They explore depth and nuance found when images aren’t perfect; moving away from perfectly sharp images.

About Soho Photo Gallery

Soho Photo Gallery is New York City’s longest-operating, member-run photography gallery. The gallery presents a broad range of fine-art photography through individual member exhibitions, gallery-wide themed shows, national competitions, and distinguished guest exhibitions.

Reception

Mar 20, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Reception is open to the public
RSVP required to attend

Free soft drinks and platters
Drinks for sale in Wiggins bar
(card only, no cash)

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Artworks

A person rides a blue bicycle at speed, creating a blurred motion effect with streaks of color in the background.
Anthony Almeida
Maiden of the Moment
Blurred image of four people walking on a dimly lit sidewalk at night, with orange street lighting and a tree on the right side.
Ilene Amster
Nocturne
A brightly lit cruise ship moves past a waterfront walkway lined with trees and lamps at dusk, with one person walking along the path.
Lee Backer
Leaving Port
Two people walk side by side on a sunlit pedestrian bridge, with the image appearing blurred and their details indistinct.
Patricia Beary
Where the Path Thins
A blurry, backlit figure of a person with short hair is centered in a square frame bordered by overlapping names in various fonts on a dark background.
Audrey Bernstein
Emma
Blurred image of a person running in a race with motion streaks radiating outward, suggesting speed and movement; background includes other runners and trees.
Norm Borden
Marathon Man
A blurred figure runs across a city street at night, with streaks of car lights and a yellow taxi in the background.
Susan Bowen
Legs and Feet #0166: Rushing Figure and Lights
Abstract image with a textured background in brown and green tones, featuring elongated, curved shapes scattered across the surface.
Sandra Carrion
Swimming
A child in blue clothing and hat holds a yellow bucket while standing in shallow, blurry ocean water.
David Comora
Held in Motion 1
A blurry, blue-tinted photo of people gathered in a dimly lit indoor space, suggesting a crowded event or party.
Leslie Connito
Barn Dance
Curved road through rocky, red canyon landscape at dusk with car light trails creating streaks along the road.
John Custodio
Ring of Light, Zion National Park, Utah
People stand in line at a train station platform, with blurred reflections and a vertical pole partially obscuring some figures.
Lee Day
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A yellow toy car viewed from above, surrounded by digital glitch effects and distortions in various colors.
Laura Dodson
Turn on Broadway
Aerial view of a city street with cars and pedestrians at an intersection, partially obscured by abstract white and black textures at the bottom.
Anne Eshbaugh
Fashion Ave
A city street at night with car light trails, pedestrians, and a blue tribute light beam near a tall illuminated building in the background.
Jeffrey Friedkin
City - In and Out of Focus
A blurred figure ascends subway stairs with city buildings, including the Empire State Building, visible in the background on a cloudy day.
Linda Hacker
City, Descending
A symmetrical, kaleidoscopic image resembling a dandelion seed head with white feathery textures radiating from the center against a dark background.
Kathleen Holloway
Spinning Dandilion
Silhouetted child standing in front of a blurred, illuminated yellow and black background, possibly seen through a wet or textured glass surface.
Linda Jacobs
Waiting
A person in a green swimsuit is upside down inside a large transparent inflatable ball floating on water.
Ellen R Konar
Splash
A black and white photo of a cemetery with gravestones, leafless trees, and a large flock of birds flying overhead.
Richard Law
Into The Wind
Blurred view of a city skyline with high-rise buildings and a park with trees and a pond in the foreground under a cloudy sky.
Joan Lemler
Threatening Storm
A row of blurred bicycle shadows is cast on a park path next to a stone wall and leafless trees under a cloudy sky.
Marcia Lloyd
An Afternoon Bike Ride in Prospect Park
A person riding a bicycle holds an open umbrella while passing parked cars on a rainy day.
Jim Lustenader
Wet Cyclist, Paris
A bustling city street at night with crowds of people and brightly lit, overlapping neon advertisements and billboards.
Philip L Maier
Times Square
Black and white photo of a suspension bridge over a river at dusk, with city buildings in the background and light trails from passing vehicles or boats. Rocky shoreline and curving path in foreground.
John Mancia
Under Manhattan Bridge
A blurred black-and-white photo shows two people standing in front of a striped wall, one with light hair and the other with dark hair, both partially obscured by motion blur.
Maxim Marienko
East Village
Blurry, colorful night scene of a busy city street with moving cars and bright neon lights, possibly in Times Square, New York.
Elissa Marton
Broadway Blur (Times Square)
A row of bare and yellow-leaved trees stands on a snowy landscape under a foggy, overcast sky.
Michael Page Miller
Untitled 2
A blurred image of a wading bird in motion with its reflection visible in calm, shallow water against a minimal, pale background.
Jorge Luis Monteagudo
Grace
Blurred image of several construction workers in helmets pushing a large yellow metal structure, indicating motion and teamwork at a construction site.
Thom O'Connor
Raise High
A translucent white shirt hangs on a door with closed blinds, while a blurred silhouette of a person moves in front of it.
Kinga Owczennikow
Empty Dance Partner
A group of people walk and stand in front of a large illuminated American flag display.
James Mark Peaslee
Flag Figures, Time Square, 2021
A group of people walk across a street at dusk, with blurred motion effect and car headlights shining in the background.
John Michael Pelech
Four Dudes Crossing Lincoln
Black and white photo of several escalators in a large indoor space, with blurred figures moving up and down, conveying a sense of motion.
Jonathan Pellow
Subway Escalator at Hudson Yards
Metro station platform with people boarding and exiting a train; overhead view shows crowds and station’s arched ceiling.
Mary McKenna Ridge
Commuters, Washington D.C.
Blurry figures of people walk up and down outdoor stairs at a busy urban subway entrance, with food carts and buildings in the background.
Anthony Randolph Riotto
Columbus Circle
Blurred photo of children riding bumper cars at an amusement park, with overlapping motion creating a dynamic, abstract effect.
Ann Rosen
Playland Gang
Silhouette of a person with long hair sitting by a window, seen through a glass pane with a grid pattern, with a snowy outdoor scene in the background.
Nathalie Rubens
Reflections
A person in a striped shirt and shorts dances in front of a mirror, creating a motion blur effect in a dance studio.
Margery Schab
Jim Dancing
A person sits at a desk with computer monitors, seen as a blurred silhouette through a frosted glass partition.
Mario Schneider
Work
A person rides a bicycle through heavy rain in front of a green wall with colorful letters spelling out “JUST LOVE LIBRATES.”.
Steve Schulman
Downpour
A woman sits surrounded by bright flowers, with old family photos and memories digitally arranged above her head against a dark background.
Richard Schwab
Memories
Black and white image of two children in a room with large windows and walls decorated with abstract line patterns and scattered letters. Sunlight creates reflections and shadows inside.
Randy Seligman
Govenors Island
A busy Grand Central Terminal concourse with blurred crowds, a large clock in the center, and light streaming through tall arched windows.
Raphael Senzamici
Terminal of Shadows 5
A woman's face is reflected in a window, with a man in a cowboy hat standing outside in a grassy field under a partly cloudy sky.
Steven Silberstein
Awaiting
Cargo ship carrying stacked shipping containers passes under a brightly lit bridge at night, with city lights and reflections visible on the water.
David Silver
Full Speed Ahead
A yellow taxi speeds past the illuminated Washington Square Arch at night, with blurred motion trails and city lights in the background.
Peter Smejkal
The Speed of Stillnes
A man in a muscle-printed shirt and denim shorts stands on a subway platform with a camera, as a train blurs past in the foreground.
Mateo Wilches
Muscle man

Participating Club Members

Anthony Vincent Almeida (b.1944)

Anthony Vincent Almeida [RA 2010]

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Leslie Connito [NRA 2020]

Leslie Connito [NRA 2020]

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Jeffrey M Friedkin (b.1953)

Jeffrey M Friedkin [RA 2016]

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Richard Law [RA 2024]

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a woman sitting at a table with a plate of food.

Marcia Lloyd [RA 2017]

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A person with wavy hair, wearing a dark parka and green hoodie, sits indoors holding a camera flash and smiling at the camera.

Philip Maier [RA 2024]

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A bald man wearing glasses and a patterned button-up shirt stands indoors and smiles at the camera.

John Michael Pelech [RA 2019]

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Jonathan Pellow [RA 2023]

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Mar McKenna Ridge

Mary McKenna Ridge [RA 2016]

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Tony Riotto

Anthony “Tony” Randolph Riotto [RA 2022]

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David Silver [RA 2025]

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Headshot for Peter Smejkal.

Peter Smejkal [RA 2022]

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Mateo Wilches [SCH RA 2025]

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