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Brian Merriam

Brian Merriam

Photography

b. 1982

Lives and works in Los Angeles, CA

Featured in Vogue, Dwell, Juxtapoz, Domino, Artforum, and The New Yorker, photographer Brian Merriam travels to the most remote parts of the world to capture rarely seen landscapes and celestial phenomena, including the Himalayas, the Aurora Borealis, lush Hawaiian jungles and total solar eclipses.

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Mist 15, Photography  by  Mist 15 TappanMist 15, Photography  by  Mist 15 Tappan
Inner Weather 5, Photography  by  Inner Weather 5 TappanInner Weather 5
Inner Weather 6, Photography  by  Inner Weather 6 TappanInner Weather 6, Photography  by  Inner Weather 6 Tappan
Inner Weather 9, Photography  by  Inner Weather 9 TappanInner Weather 9, Photography  by  Inner Weather 9 Tappan
Eyes of Storms like Nodes of a Net 1, Photograph  by  Eyes of Storms like Nodes of a Net 1 TappanEyes of Storms like Nodes of a Net 1, Photograph  by  Eyes of Storms like Nodes of a Net 1 Tappan
Eyes of Storms like Nodes of a Net 3, Photograph  by  Eyes of Storms like Nodes of a Net 3 TappanEyes of Storms like Nodes of a Net 3, Photograph  by  Eyes of Storms like Nodes of a Net 3 Tappan
Ancient Medicine 16, Photograph  by  Ancient Medicine 16 TappanAncient Medicine 16, Photograph  by  Ancient Medicine 16 Tappan
Ancient Medicine 33, Photograph  by  Ancient Medicine 33 TappanAncient Medicine 33
Ancient Medicine 3, Photograph  by  Ancient Medicine 3 TappanAncient Medicine 3, Photograph  by  Ancient Medicine 3 Tappan
Rosa Mundi 7Rosa Mundi 7
Mist TwelveMist Twelve
Ancient Medicine 29, Photograph  by  Ancient Medicine 29 TappanAncient Medicine 29, Photograph  by  Ancient Medicine 29 Tappan
I., Prints and Multiples  by  I. TappanI., Prints and Multiples  by  I. Tappan
Untitled (MacArthur) 2, Photograph  by  Untitled (MacArthur) 2 TappanUntitled (MacArthur) 2, Photograph  by  Untitled (MacArthur) 2 Tappan
Awash 6, Photograph  by  Awash 6 TappanAwash 6, Photograph  by  Awash 6 Tappan
Eyes of Storms like Nodes of a Net 10, Photograph  by  Eyes of Storms like Nodes of a Net 10 TappanEyes of Storms like Nodes of a Net 10, Photograph  by  Eyes of Storms like Nodes of a Net 10 Tappan
Untitled (MacArthur) 8, Photograph  by  Untitled (MacArthur) 8 TappanUntitled (MacArthur) 8, Photograph  by  Untitled (MacArthur) 8 Tappan
Ancient Medicine 22, Photography  by  Ancient Medicine 22 TappanAncient Medicine 22, Photography  by  Ancient Medicine 22 Tappan
Eyes of Storms like Nodes of a Net 6, Photograph  by  Eyes of Storms like Nodes of a Net 6 TappanEyes of Storms like Nodes of a Net 6
Ancient Medicine 35, Photograph  by  Ancient Medicine 35 TappanAncient Medicine 35, Photograph  by  Ancient Medicine 35 Tappan
Ancient Medicine 37, Photograph  by  Ancient Medicine 37 TappanAncient Medicine 37, Photograph  by  Ancient Medicine 37 Tappan
Ancient Medicine 36, Photograph  by  Ancient Medicine 36 TappanAncient Medicine 36, Photograph  by  Ancient Medicine 36 Tappan
Ancient Medicine 10, Photography  by  Ancient Medicine 10 TappanAncient Medicine 10
Ancient Medicine 11, Photograph  by  Ancient Medicine 11 TappanAncient Medicine 11, Photograph  by  Ancient Medicine 11 Tappan
"I stepped out of the present and let my mind succumb to geologic time. I found comfort in it’s endless cycles."
-Brian Merriam

In the Journal

Michael DeSutter | Look How Far We've Come, Are We There Yet?
Artist Series

Michael DeSutter | Look How Far We've Come, Are We There Yet?

Look How Far We've Come, Are We There Yet? a new series by artist Michael DeSutter, asks the titular and contemplative question: Where has life taken us?The series is born through a childlike refle...

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Brian Merriam | Eclipse
Artist Series

Brian Merriam | Eclipse

This series was shot when Merriam found himself in unknown terrain near the coast of Oregon. A chance encounter with strangers and eclipse glasses led to these photographs, which were shot throu...

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MOLLIE Aspen | Art Advising
Art Advising

MOLLIE Aspen | Art Advising

MOLLIE is a boutique hotel inspired by the layered spirit of Aspen and the many individuals who shaped its vibrant history. Tappan was proud to partner on the art program for the property, whic...

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