NEW YORK – The outdoor photography exhibition by Greek-American Eva Mallis entitled ‘My Love Letter to Queens’ is hosted in Astoria Park until the end of July 2026. Through her lens, the acclaimed photographer captures fleeting images of the street, inviting the viewer to reflect on moments that often go unnoticed in their everyday lives.
The exhibition includes a series of photographs focusing on the people who make up the daily life of Queens, NY, the most multicultural area in the United States. Queens, which includes Astoria, is home to residents who speak over 130 languages and come from every corner of the world, building their lives through work, family and community.
Each image, a momentary narrative, offers a new perspective on everyday activities, and conveys the pulse of the times, capturing the resilience, vitality and humanity that shape the characteristics of each Queens neighborhood.
‘My Love Letter to Queens’, photographs by Eva Mallis, is presented by Photoville at Astoria Park through the end of July. Photo by Eva Mallis
Speaking about the way she approaches her subject, Mallis says: “By photographing in black and white tones, I avoid the ‘noise’ of color, focusing my gaze on bold geometric compositions that tell powerful stories.”
Mallis is a street photographer based in Queens, NY. She has been distinguished with numerous photography awards, her work has been exhibited internationally and selected works have been published in recognized publications, such as Street Photo Magazine, All About Photo, and The Pictorial List. You can see samples of her work on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evamallis/ and on her website: https://www.evamallisphoto.com/.
The exhibition ‘My Love Letter to Queens’ is curated and organized by Photoville. Photoville is a non-profit organization in New York City aimed at promoting wider access to and understanding of the art of photography.