Joel Meyerowitz: Provincetown, Massachusetts, 1977
“I awakened early to the call of the foghorn on the bay and stepped out into this white wall of mist. In the few minutes before the sun’s heat dissolved the fog, the ordinary aqua deck, the open gate to the bay, and the little sailboat—all so familiar on a clear day—had a sudden power which called me to attention. I ran inside to get the 8-by-10 camera and stood in awe of the phenomena of small things, and how they sometimes create sudden beauty. Therein lies the power of photography.”—Joel Meyerowitz
A rare find from the archives: while this photograph belongs to the artist’s seminal series, it was left out of the original monograph. Hand-selected by the artist himself, this previously unpublished image is being released as a special print offering in support of Aperture’s nonprofit programs.
When Joel Meyerowitz first published Cape Light, he transformed the art world. His contemplative, luminous images proved once and for all that color photography belongs in the realm of fine art—not just commercial snapshots.
Now, nearly half a century after those iconic summers on the Cape, this masterwork is back in print in Aperture’s beautifully remastered, larger-format edition. To celebrate this upcoming fiftieth anniversary milestone, we are launching an exclusive print sale to bring the stunning, natural light of Cape Cod straight to your walls.
Whether you are a lifelong collector or purchasing your very first piece of fine art photography, we have made these legendary views accessible to everyone. Each print is available for only $130, or, as part of an ultimate summer bundle, you can acquire the complete set of three prints, along with a copy of the newly reprinted book, at a special price of $360. Each print was produced under the artist’s supervision by Laumont Photographics, his long-standing master printer in New York.
Time is limited: Like the perfect summer vacation, this offer won’t last forever. Sale ends on July 21.
Every purchase supports the artists and conversations shaping the future of photography.