Bio

Paul Margolis first picked up a camera at the age of 8. A documentary photographer, writer and educator, his subjects include people living on the margins of society, vanishing Americana, historic architecture, and the vibrancy of life on New York City's streets. Additionally, he has been documenting the effects of September 11th on New York City.

A unique quality of Margolis’ work is his ability to capture, preserve and convey vanishing worlds. He often combines images with text.

Margolis’ documentary projects include: Shad Fishing on the Hudson, 1985-1986; The Farriers of New Jersey, 1987-1988; Jewish and Poor in New York, 1992-1993; The Jews of Cuba, 1994-1996; The Jews of Ireland, 1996; 9/11 and Beyond, 2001 (ongoing); Hidden Ellis Island, 2002; and The Delaware and Hudson Canal, 2004 (ongoing).

Paul Margolis, age 8

While documentary photography has always been Margolis’ first love, his background includes working as a writer, editor, teacher, administrator and photojournalist. He has an M.A. degree in Education from Fairleigh Dickinson University, and a B.A. in History from Bard College. Paul Margolis lives in New York City.

Exhibitions

Individual Exhibitions
2004		Hidden Ellis Island, Grace Institute Gallery, New York City
2002		The Jews of Cuba, DC37 Gallery, New York City
1997		The Jews of Cuba, B'nai B'rith Klutznick Museum, Washington, D.C.
1996		The Jews of Cuba, Pro-Jex Gallery, Austin, TX
1993		Jewish and Poor In New York, Jewish Theological Seminary, New York City
1988		Shad Fishing on the Hudson, Hudson River Maritime Center, Kingston, N.Y.
1987		Shad Fishing on the Hudson, South Street Seaport Museum, New York City
1986		Shad Fishing on the Hudson, East Hampton Town Marine Museum, Amagansett, N.Y.

Group Exhibitions
2002		I Love Manhattan, Manhattan Arts International, New York City
2002		Here Is New York, New York City

Collections
American Jewish Historical Society, New York City

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