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Welcome to Wide Open Art
See differently.
#woa #wideopenart #seedifferently
14 Aug 2026
This November 5-9, artists Mark de Paola, Mathieu Bitton, and Mona Kuhn come together in Paris for an immersive portraiture experience.
Working in small groups, participants will enter into the world of each artists’ practice to pursue singular work. We cannot wait to see you there.
Paris Portraiture · November 5–9, 2026
Link in bio to learn more and reserve your place.
Visit wideopenart.com
@depaolapictures @mathieubitton @monakuhn
#WideOpenArt #SeeDifferently
25 Jul 2026
“I co-founded Wide Open Art to create a platform for you.” - Mark de Paola
De Paola speaks to his early inspirations who supported his early individual approach to image-making.
#wideopenart #seedifferently
13 Jul 2026
This past weekend, @depaolapictures hosted the second round of his vintage lens workshop here in New York. The event lasted a total of 3 days, with the first day being an introduction to what options of lenses were available and the philosophy behind @wideopenart_. There were several lenses being introduced, including versions of the Leica 50mm Noctilux, Schneider Xenon 50mm, and vintage Jupiter lenses. To wrap up the initial evening, each student selected a handpicked set of favorite lenses to test out and refined their skills over the coming days. Under Mark’s instruction, participants learned how to leverage the unique character of these vintage lenses to achieve their artistic vision.
06 Nov 2026
Photographer and director Mark de Paola built Wide Open Art around a simple belief: artistic vision shouldn’t just be seen; it should be nurtured, shaped, and sustained. Leading by example, it is where his philosophy lives, bringing emerging and established artists together in moments where creativity, strategy, and legacy align. Through experiences, mentorship, publishing, and exhibition, artists find the space to discover their own way of seeing.
This New York Fashion Week, Leica Camera USA went backstage with Mark, where he met the M EV1: legacy in one hand, a new way of seeing in the other. Together, they captured the cultural moment: the handmade craftsmanship of a collection, a designer’s world brought into being.
Wide Open Art. See differently.
@depaolapictures × @wideopenart_
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06 Nov 2026
Leica Store San Francisco is excited to welcome back renowned photographer and director Mark de Paola @markdepaolastudio for the 2026 edition of Vision to Volume, a special event celebrating the work of artists from an intensive photobook publishing Monograph Masterclass.
Presented in collaboration with Camera West @cameraweststore , Wide Open Art @wideopenart_ , dePaola Pictures @depaolapictures , and Brilliant Graphics @brilliant_graphics , this showcase marks the debut of limited-edition fine art books created by the program’s participating artists, a group of emerging voices in contemporary photography who have transformed their personal projects into beautifully designed, professionally produced monographs. Guided by Mark de Paola, producer and editor Sage Backstrom @sage_backstrom , and a team of publishing, design, and print experts at Brilliant Graphics, each artist has brought a unique visual narrative to life, from initial concept to finished publication.
Spanning subjects and approaches from humanistic documentary to lyrical abstraction, these books reflect the vision, dedication, and craftsmanship of a new generation of photographic storytellers. The showcase celebrates not only the artists’ creative achievements, but also the photobook as a powerful medium for personal expression, visual storytelling, and cultural dialogue.
Participating Artists:
• Mark Dubovoy
• Tawanda Kanhema @kanhemaphoto
• Isabelle Law @isabellelawphotography
• Lance Pressl @lancepatrickimages
All books will be available for purchase on December 2. Join us at Leica Store San Francisco to celebrate these remarkable achievements in independent photobook publishing and discover the next generation of photographic voices. RSVP link in our bio.
#leicastoresf #markdepaola #photobook
27 Oct 2026
Wide Open Art is thrilled to present a powerful retreat to begin 2027 with artists Brittany Markert and Mark de Paola in the incredible city of New Orleans from January 14-17, 2027
Built upon a twenty-year artistic collaboration between artists Brittany and Mark, “Portraiture and Trust: The Creative Exchange” considers the powerful relationship between artists and collaborator, and the trust, vulnerability, and shared intention that create the space for honesty to emerge in front of the lens.
January 14-17, 2027
Visit wideopenart.con/neworleans2027 to learn more and to apply.
Hosted by @inroomsfoundation
🎥 by @_inrooms and @markdepaolastudio @depaolapictures
See differently.
#wideopenart #woa #seedifferently #markdepaola #brittanymarkert
26 Oct 2026
How do we build trust and true collaboration in front and behind the lens? How can this collaboration strengthen in order to render a powerful truth within an image?
Mark de Paola’s work is deeply rooted in ongoing collaborations over many years, and often decades, with incredible teams and collaborators.
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For our very first Wide Open Art retreat, join artists Mark de Paola @markdepaolastudio and Brittany Markert @_inrooms to kick off your 2027 in New Orleans from January 14-17, 2027
Applications are now open.
Built upon a twenty-year artistic collaboration between Brittany Markert and Mark de Paola, Portraiture and Trust: The Creative Exchange considers the powerful relationship between artist and collaborator, and the trust, vulnerability, and shared intention that create the space for honesty to emerge in front of the lens.
#wideopenart #seedifferently #woa
18 Oct 2026
Since the earliest days of my career, the standard 50mm focal length has been the lens I am most instinctively drawn to, almost always wide open. It has become an integral part of how I see and interpret the world around me.
Within this optical world, I gravitate toward lenses that render the softness and subtlety of character we perceive in life, rather than those that prioritize critical sharpness or a seemingly “accurate” representation of reality. I am drawn to optical aberrations, imperfections, and the individuality of a lens. These are qualities I can bend and shape to reflect the personality of the person I am working with or the atmosphere of a particular environment. - Mark de Paola
Vintage Optics
@wideopenart_ x @cameraweststore
October 30-November 1, 2026
Few spots left.
New York City
Please visit camerawest.com to learn more and to register.
#wideopenart #camerawest #vintageoptics #depaolapictures
10 Oct 2026
After two incredible days on press with the @brilliant_graphics team, these WOA artists in collaboration with @depaolapictures and @cameraweststore have now completed their on site proofing phase and promotional production. Now it is a race against the clock to complete their monographs in time for the launch event.
SAVE THE DATE for December 2nd for the official photo book launch event in San Francisco and stay tuned for RSVP details with @camerawestsf
WOA ARTISTS
Mapping The Unseen
Tawanda Kanhema @kanhemaphoto
Soil and Soul
Isabelle Law @isabellelawphotography
Féminin
Lance Pressl @lancepatrickimages
Elemental
Mark Dubovoy
#wideopenart #seedifferently #woaartists
08 Oct 2026
Discover, explore, and create with standard focal length vintage optics alongside Mark de Paola from October 30 to November 1; only a couple spots remain for this intimate three-day masterclass in NYC.
Discover uniquely wonderful, rare, and compelling vintage optics in a one-of-a-kind curated optical menu.
Explore how each vintage optic performs and how to bend and focus it for your creative aims.
Create through distinct sessions with a model under Mark de Paola’s guidance, drawing from his extensive lens-based storytelling mindset.
This workshop arises from a partnership with @wideopenart_ and @cameraweststore, supported generously by @leicacamerausa, which will lend Leica M EV1 cameras throughout the masterclass.
Reach out directly for additional details or follow the link in our bio.
23 Sep 2026
Bay Area-based artist Steven Sellers @deadstockfotos shares precious insights into his photographic practice backstage during New York Fashion Week with Mark de Paola @depaolapictures ✨
Follow @deadstockfotos to witness Steven’s artistic journey.
#wideopenart #seedifferently #stevensellers #markdepaola
22 Sep 2026
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