06/18/2026
Today marks 50 years since I opened Susan Spiritus Gallery with an exhibition of George Tice’s photographs. At the time, I never imagined that what began as a passion for a photography would lead to 50 years of working with extraordinary photographers, helping collectors find work they love and building lasting relationships along the way.
I am deeply grateful to the photographers who have shared their work with me, the collectors who have welcomed that work into their lives, and the clients, partners and friends who have supported the gallery throughout the years.
Reaching 50 years is a milestone for any business. For a female-founded gallery, it is especially rare. Since 1976, SSG has remained continuously in operation through extraordinary changes in the world in tech, culture and the art world. From typewriters, stamps and landlines to websites, mobile phones and social media, we have endured it all.
As we celebrate this anniversary, I am proud not only of what we have accomplished, but of the community that has made it possible. Whether you have been with us for decades or are new to the gallery, I invite you to visit susanspiritusgallery.com to learn about our artists, revisit favorite photographs and join me as we begin our next chapter.
Here’s to the past 50 years, and to the future of photography.
- Susan
