2025 marks 100 years since the invention of the photobooth in New York. A game-changer for the world of photography, photobooths became an everyday sight in cities around the world.
In the 1950s and 1960s, photobooths were a common feature at fairs, shopping centres and train stations. The booths were loved by everyone, from John Lennon and Yoko Ono, to John and Jaqueline Kennedy, and even used by artist Andy Warhol for his famous series of self-portraits. The photobooth meant people could be in charge of their own images, in their own personal space.
This autumn we’ll celebrate the centenary by telling the story of the much-loved photobooth. Through an archival display drawing on private collections, Click! 100 Years of the Photobooth will explore the imperfections and quirks of the booth and highlight fans through the decades. There’ll also be a booth at the Gallery for everyone to create their own selfie souvenir.
In partnership with AUTOFOTO
