PHOTO INDEPENDENT, the first artist-only photography fair closed its 2015 edition with strong attendance and sales. More than 5,000 collectors and photo enthusiasts attended the 3-day fair, which opened with a benefit for the Colburn School. “I’m really pleased with the growth of PHOTO INDEPENDENT. The selection process for exhibitors was quite competitive this year and is reflected in the works on view. The collector response has been very positive,“ states Chris Davies, founder of PHOTO INDEPENDENT. PHOTO INDEPENDENT launched two new sections at the 2015 show. PHOTOBOOK INDEPENDENT provided an opportunity for limited edition and small run publishing houses to have direct connection with an enthusiastic audience committed to supporting photography. PHOTO CONTEMPORARY, a section devoted to galleries, presented a curated selection

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