Through the years the  St. Agnes Library has featured many local artist’s exhibitions. It has become something our patrons look forward to seeing with each visit. With our temporary closure due to COVID-19, we want to share artists' work so that everyone can experience some beauty in their life.

Our artist this week is Ner Beck. He photographs the streets of New York City on his daily walks, never leaving his camera at home. Since his retirement as an Art Director, he has been exhibiting his work at many NYPL venues and other gallery spaces in almost every neighborhood in NYC. The current works shown here were all made at home, around his neighborhood and on recent trips to Europe.

Suggested Reading

• The Beginner's Photography Guide: The Ultimate Step-By-Step Manual for Getting the Most From Your Digital Camera by Chris Gatcum
• The Beginner's Guide to Photography: No Jargon Just Great Photos by Haje Jan Kamps
• Lighting with Purpose: Professional Techniques for Portrait Photographers by Jeff Dachowsk
• Lonely Planet's Best Ever Photography Tips by Lonely Planet
• 1001 Photographs You Must See In Your Lifetime by Paul Lowe and Fred Ritchin
• Art Photography by David Bate
• Photography: The Key Concepts by David Bate