The Postcard Show

June 4 – July 29

Three women and a man viewing a wall covered in various photographs and illustrations in a gallery-like setting, appearing engaged and thoughtful.
An art gallery wall covered with numerous small, colorful photographs organized into grids, along with two stools on the floor for viewers to sit.
A hallway is lined with numerous rows of colorful postcards depicting scenic views, mounted on white walls. A vintage sign reading "Post Cards Scenic Southwest" hangs above, adding a quaint touch.
A wall covered with an assortment of photographs and postcards, varying in size, color, and subject matter, displayed in a structured grid pattern at an art gallery.
Multiple sheets of printed photographs arranged in rows on a wall, featuring various subjects including landscapes, people, and city scenes.
A gallery wall featuring an extensive array of colorful postcards and artwork in various frames, displayed in a well-lit space.
A wall covered with a diverse collection of colorful vintage posters and postcards, arranged orderly in several rows and columns, illuminated by overhead lighting in a gallery setting.
A wall display featuring a large collection of assorted postcards arranged in a grid pattern below a sign that reads "Post Cards of the Scenic Southwest.
Gallery wall with a diverse array of art prints and illustrations displayed in neat rows, with an open door on the right side.
A museum wall displaying a collection of various vintage documents, postcards, and illustrations, each framed or mounted individually and closely arranged.
An art gallery corner with walls covered in numerous framed photographs arranged in a grid pattern, featuring a single orange chair and a small black stool in the center.
A white wall displays a variety of vintage images and posters with three magnifying glasses laid out on a narrow white ledge, suggesting an interactive examination or art display.

Press Release

In celebration of our 20th Anniversary, Richard Levy Gallery is pleased to present The Postcard Show, which includes selections from Richard Levy’s postcard collection. The Postcard Show comprises hundreds of postcards – some dating back to the early 20th Century. This project room exhibit includes a large assortment of 1930’s and 40’s linen advertisement cards, early photo manipulations, and a visual history of our city as told through a huge assortment of Albuquerque postcards.

Dating back to when New Mexico was still a territory, the Albuquerque postcards are a unique archive showing street views and historical buildings of a budding downtown. The Detroit Publishing Company’s crisp beautifully printed lithographs display the breadth of life around the iconic Alvarado through dozens of interior and exterior images. Motel cards and linen advertisements evoke the glory days of Route 66 and the open road. The Postcard Show also includes a first edition set from the very first Balloon Fiesta in 1979. Visitors will be treated to these selections along with countless other gems.

Richard Levy began developing one of the most extensive postcard collections in the Southwest in the early 70’s as postcard dealer and owner of The Silver Sunbeam. The Postcard Show is something that any New Mexico history fan or postcard aficionado won’t want to miss!!


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Dates: June 4–July 29, 2011
Reception: June 4, 6:30–8:30 pm
Hours: Tuesday–Saturday, 11 am–4 pm
Location: 514 Central Avenue SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Contact: 505.766.9888, info@levygallery.com, www.levygallery.com @levygallery