Rare photographs by Laura Wilson that document 35 years of the American West

As the photographs have rarely been exhibited, it's a unique opportunity to see and appreciate Laura's masterful view of the Great Plains and Western landscape.

"I took these pictures in the West over the course of nearly thirty-five years," said Laura. "Some were taken on assignment from magazines or newspapers; others were taken on my own. I photographed what interested me and I was drawn to people who live in an enclosed world – those people who live in isolated communities, whether by circumstance or accomplishment. I hope that those who are able to view the exhibition at Phillips share my interest in the people and places that compose this incredible region."

Rachel Peart, Phillips’ Photographs Specialist, said, "Laura Wilson has established herself as one of the most significant contemporary photographers of the great American West. The works in this exhibition explore the diverse characteristics that compose the region’s rich identity, from cattle ranches and vast landscapes, to local debutantes and world-famous artists. We are delighted to work with both Mrs. Wilson, and the devoted collector who has acquired these stunning works, in bringing them to the public in New York for the first time."

That Day: Laura Wilson, Pictures in the American West will be on view in Phillips’ Park Avenue galleries from 3 January to 9 February 2017. Discover more at www.phillips.com.

Via Creative Boom submission | All images courtesy of Phillips New York

Main image credit: Laura Wilson, Cowboys Walking, J.R. Green Cattle Company, Shackelford County, Texas, May 13, 1997