Tim Barber

Tim Barber is an American photographer and curator based in New York City. He is best known for his intimate portraits of everyday life, often featuring friends and family.

Barber was born in Los Angeles, California in 1975. He studied photography at the University of California, Santa Barbara before moving to New York City in 1998. After working as a freelance photographer for several years, he began to focus on his own personal work. His first solo exhibition was held at the Whitney Museum of American Art in 2002.

Since then, Barber has had numerous solo exhibitions around the world, including shows at the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the Victoria & Albert Museum in London. His work has been featured in publications such as The New Yorker, The New York Times Magazine, and Vogue Italia. He has also been commissioned to create album covers for musicians such as Beck and The National.

In addition to his photography career, Barber is also an active curator and editor. He founded Tiny Vices, an online photography gallery that showcases emerging photographers from around the world. He is also a contributing editor for Vice magazine and has curated exhibitions for institutions such as the International Center of Photography and the Brooklyn Museum of Art.

Barber's work has been widely praised for its ability to capture moments of beauty and emotion within everyday life. His photographs are often described as intimate yet powerful, offering viewers a glimpse into his unique perspective on life.