ROXANNE LOWIT

‘Look past her pictures and you’ll see warmth and no judgment. You’ll also see the work of an inside observer who has a sharp eye  for a memorable moment. You’ll find the kind of passion for photography that does the medium proud.’ - Ingrid Sischy

For over four decades, Roxanne Lowit's distinctive vision and empathetic presence captured the essence of modern culture, serving as a visual historian who chronicled the creative zeitgeist of her era. Her unique ability to connect with subjects and gain unparalleled access behind the scenes of fashion, art, theater, and downtown club scenes allowed her to document candid moments, revealing both the public personas and private humanity of luminaries including Andy Warhol, Salvador Dali, Kate Moss, Yves Saint-Laurent, Johnny Depp, and Madonna.

A native New Yorker and former textile designer, Lowit pioneered backstage fashion photography by taking her camera where other photographers wouldn't and couldn't go. While her peers focused on runways, she documented the authentic energy and creativity occurring behind the curtain, fundamentally transforming fashion photography and creating an entirely new genre.

Simultaneously, she became the definitive chronicler of international nightlife, documenting the vibrant after-hours world where fashion, art, and celebrity intersected. Her keen eye for authentic moments and natural rapport with subjects allowed her to move seamlessly between these worlds, creating an invaluable visual archive that documents both the formal fashion industry and the spontaneous creative culture that flourished in clubs and parties from New York to Paris to Milan.