Illuminating Locations with Photographer Alex Silver

 Pink Gelato Man, by Alex Silver

 

By MARCARSON JUNE, 17th, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

DOPAMINE CONTEMPORARY ANNOUNCES "LIKE A FEATHER," A SOLO EXHIBITION BY PHOTOGRAPHER ALEX SILVER IN WILLIAMSBURG

BROOKLYN, NY — Dopamine Contemporary is pleased to present Like a Feather, a solo exhibition of works by American-born photographer and multidisciplinary creative Alex Silver. The exhibition will run from May 18 through June 18, 2026, at the gallery’s Williamsburg location at 165 Bedford Avenue. A formal gala reception will be held on Saturday, May 30, 2026.

Exhibition Details
Exhibition Dates: May 18 – June 18, 2026

Location: Dopamine Contemporary, 165 Bedford Ave (Corner of N. 8th Street), Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY

5 Questions for Alex Silver:

1. If your archive disappeared tomorrow and only one image survived fifty years from now, which photograph would you want future collectors to see?

If my archive disappeared and we had to look back in 50 years, my favorite piece that I’ve ever produced over my 12 years of photography would have to be The Divine Feminine photograph. I think it’s strongly highlights, my abilities and detail, strong contrast and dramatic lighting. I think it represents strong, powerful women, and I hope others can see themselves in the image. I want people to feel empowered when they look at that image.

Alex Silver, The Divine Feminine
 

2. Do you think a great photograph should seduce the viewer, confuse them slightly, or make them question a few of their life choices?

I think a good photograph should make an evoke strong emotions. I hope to also inspire people when viewing my artwork through their beauty. When I make my photography, I want the viewer to have a strong connection with the peace and resonate with the colors the lighting the subject matter if it’s a person, I want them to feel a bridge of empathy.

3. What’s the most ridiculous thing you’ve done trying to get the “perfect” shot?

I wouldn’t say that it’s ridiculous but it was definitely bold and adventurous. To photograph my artwork titled Ice. I went to Iceland and went down an ice cave to photograph large chunks of ice that were illuminated by lights. It was incredibly cool and I felt exciting to have worked for the photo rather than expect the shot to come to me.

4. Do you think collectors are drawn more to the subject of a photograph, or the mood it creates in a room?

I think collectors get inspired when a piece adds a feeling to the room that they intend to place the photograph in or artwork in with my artwork specifically, I think it’s a combination between the subject in the mood although when I am shooting my photography, I’m inspired by feeling an emotion and I hope to convey that through the photographs.

5. Has a collector ever understood something in your work that surprised you?

I always get impressed when viewers or collectors are able to recognize the location of some of my photos. I have traveled a lot over the years and try to illuminate locations I find unique or special to me. I love sharing the experience of relating with a having gone somewhere beautiful with another person.