Photographer Patrick McMullan New Exhibition So Famous Captures the 1990s at One Art Space, Tribeca

Curated by MaryAnn Giella McCulloh This New exhibition revisits the personalities & cultural moments that shaped the1990s celebrity landscape

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, November 12, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Before social media turned celebrity sightings into instant global events, photographer Patrick McMullan was documenting the people, parties and personalities that made New York an international center of fashion, art and nightlife. His new exhibition, “So Famous,” opening Friday, November 13th, 2026, at One Art Space in Tribeca, brings together photographs of some of the world’s most recognizable figures, revisiting the glamour, cultural influence and larger-than-life personalities associated with the 1990s and the decades surrounding it.

From Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and Princess Diana to Madonna, David Bowie and Mick Jagger, McMullan’s photographs offer a glimpse into an extraordinary world where Hollywood royalty, music legends, fashion icons and New York society frequently crossed paths. The exhibition also features images of Andy Warhol, Grace Jones, Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, Jerry Hall, John F. Kennedy Jr., Yves Saint Laurent, Elton John, Anna Wintour, Paul McCartney and Paul Simon, among other celebrated personalities who helped shape the cultural landscape of their time.

For decades, Patrick McMullan has been a familiar presence at New York’s most exclusive gatherings, from fashion shows and gallery openings to society galas and legendary downtown parties. His camera captured a world in which the boundaries between art, fashion, entertainment and society were constantly shifting. His photographs became part of the city’s visual history, preserving not only the famous faces of the era but also the atmosphere and social connections that surrounded them – as Andy Warhol once said, ““If you don’t know Patrick McMullan, you ought to get out more!”

Curated by MaryAnn Giella McCulloh, co-owner and gallerist of One Art Space, “So Famous” brings these memorable personalities together through McMullan’s distinctive photographic perspective. The exhibition offers both a nostalgic return to the celebrity culture of the 1990s and a broader reflection on the changing nature of fame, recalling a time before smartphones, influencers and the instantaneous exposure of contemporary social media.

The exhibition also reflects the evolution of New York’s cultural scene, from the downtown creative circles associated with Warhol to the international fashion and entertainment figures who came to dominate the headlines. Seen through McMullan’s lens, these photographs provide a record of personalities whose influence continues to resonate in popular culture.

“With SO FAMOUS, we invite guests to step inside Patrick McMullan’s world – flashing cameras, red carpets, and unforgettable faces. His photographs capture more than celebrity; they preserve an extraordinary era in New York’s cultural history. The glamour, the energy, the flash – a moment in time, captured.” – MaryAnn Giella McCulloh

“When I look back at these photographs, I don’t just see famous faces. I remember the parties, the friendships and the incredible energy of New York at a time when art, fashion, music and nightlife all came together. I was fortunate to be in the right places with my camera, capturing people who would go on to become legends, although many were already larger than life. What makes ‘So Famous’ special to me is the opportunity to revisit those moments and share them with a new generation. Before social media, there was a certain magic to being in the room, and I hope these photographs capture some of that excitement.” – Patrick McMullan

The exhibition will remain on view at One Art Space in Tribeca through Sunday, December 13th, 2026.

About Patrick McMullan:
Patrick McMullan is an internationally recognized photographer, author, publisher and chronicler of celebrity, fashion and New York society. Born in Brooklyn and raised in Huntington, Long Island, he studied at New York University before establishing himself as a prominent nightlife photographer in the 1980s, encouraged by his friendship with Andy Warhol. Over more than four decades, McMullan has photographed leading figures in entertainment, fashion, politics and the arts, capturing defining moments in New York’s cultural and social history.

His photographs have appeared in publications including Vogue, Vanity Fair, Interview, Harper’s Bazaar and The New York Times Magazine. McMullan is also the founder of Patrick McMullan Company, a Manhattan-based photography agency whose extensive archive documents decades of celebrity culture, society events and nightlife. His publishing projects include Glamour Girls, Kiss Kiss and so8os: A Photographic Diary of a Decade, while his photography has been exhibited in galleries and cultural institutions internationally. His work continues to provide a visual record of the personalities and events that have shaped contemporary popular culture.

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About One Art Space:
One Art Space opened in May 2011 and for more than 16 years has been a cultural destination in the heart of Tribeca, presenting museum caliber exhibitions by established and emerging artists from New York and internationally. Led by co-owners and women gallerists MaryAnn Giella McCulloh and Mei Fung, the gallery blends art and curatorial skill with business expertise. Located at 23 Warren Street in New York City, the gallery occupies a versatile ground level space with a glass façade, providing a perfect backdrop for both the artwork and the artist to shine. MaryAnn’s background in creativity stems from her father, Joe Giella, a renowned Batman illustrator hired by Stan Lee, whose artwork was featured on two USPS stamps issued in 2006 as part of the DC Comics Superheroes release (The Green Lantern and The Flash).

For more than a decade, One Art Space has championed women artists through its annual Women’s History Month exhibitions. MaryAnn Giella McCulloh is also an elected member of the Executive Board of Directors of the National Association of Women Artists (NAWA). Recent projects include a sold-out curated presentation of Shepard Fairey at the Hamptons Fine Art Fair, as well as exhibitions featuring Hunt Slonem, Al Diaz (SAMO©), Chuck Connelly, Andrew Salgado, and Purvis Young. Our mission is to create a place where the giants of art history and the visionaries of art’s future come together in One Art Space

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