AIPAD History: 30 years of AIPAD presidents take us behind the scenes of the world oldest photography dealer association

This episode of Subtext & Discourse Art World podcast is brought to you by AIPAD and The Photography Show.

AIPAD represents fine art photography galleries around the world and is proud to present the 2025 edition of its flagship event, The Photography Show. The fair will showcase photography from the earliest processes to cutting-edge contemporary work that pushes the boundaries of the medium, from April 23 – 27 at The Park Avenue Armory in New York City.

Go to www.aipad.com/show for more information and to plan your visit.

 

The Association of International Photography Art Dealers (AIPAD) encourages public support of fine art photography through education and communication by enhancing the confidence of the public in responsible photography collecting.

First organized in 1979, AIPAD and its current members span the globe with members in North and South America, Australia, Europe and Asia. AIPAD has become a unifying force in the field of photography and is dedicated to creating and maintaining high standards in the business of exhibiting, buying and selling photographs as art.

- AIPAD official website https://www.aipad.com/ - Follow AIPAD on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/aipadphoto/ - Talks programme by AIPAD on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@aipadphoto

 

Lee Marks (Lee Marks Fine Art) was a founding member of AIPAD and was President from 1991 until 1995.

Established in 1981, LMFA represents a small stable of international photographers and presents bi-monthly, online exhibitions by theme or represented artists. She also advises collectors on other photography acquisitions as well as insurance appraisals.

- Lee Marks Fine Art official website https://www.leemarksfineart.com/ - Membership page on AIPAD https://www.aipad.com/member/lee-marks-fine-art - Follow Lee Marks on instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lee.marks.9809/

 

Robert Klein (Robert Klein Gallery) was an early member of AIPAD and was President from 1995 until 2008.

Robert Klein Gallery was established in 1980 and maintains an extensive and ever-changing inventory of 19th-century, 20th-century, and contemporary fine art photography. During his tenure, Robert engineered the 2006 expansion of The AIPAD Photography Show New York to the Park Avenue Armory, firmly establishing it as one of the leading photographic fairs in the world.

- Robert Klein Gallery official website https://www.robertkleingallery.com/ - Membership page on AIPAD https://www.aipad.com/member/robert-klein-gallery - Follow Robert Klein Gallery on instagram https://www.instagram.com/robertkleingallery/

 

Stephen Bulger (Stephen Bulger Gallery) served on the Board beginning in 2001 and became First Vice President in 2003. He was President from 2009 until 2012.

Stephen Bulger Gallery, Toronto, opened in 1995, and offers an active exhibition schedule of 19th century, 20th century and contemporary international photographers. He has published numerous catalogues and books, and has curated over 120 exhibitions. Stephen is also co-founder and a member of the Board of CONTACT, Toronto's photography festival. He is a graduate of the School of Image Arts at Ryerson University, Toronto, where he was the founding Manager of the Ryerson Gallery. 

- Stephen Bulger Gallery official website https://www.bulgergallery.com/