Anouk Masson Krantz first European exhibition Cowboys: Spirit of the West

This exhibition marks the first major European showing of Anouk Masson Krantz, whose striking black-and-white photographs offer a rare and deeply human glimpse into the contemporary American West. Over more than eight years and 125,000 miles, Krantz has earned the trust of remote ranching communities across the American continent – places where the cowboy is not a mythic figure, but a neighbour, a parent, a worker, and a guardian of tradition.

Born in France and now based in New York, Krantz’s minimalist compositions and unflinching naturalism avoid the romantic tropes that have long shaped popular images of the cowboy. Instead, these photographs celebrate a quiet endurance – a way of life grounded in labour, land, and legacy.

📅 May 9th – June 14th 2025

📍 Iconic Images Gallery Piccadilly, St. James, London, SW1Y 4AR

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