Boubacar Barry

Boubacar Barry, a New York City photographer originally from Guinea, West Africa, grew up captivated by the towering buildings he saw only in movies. The tallest structure he encountered outside of NYC was an eleven-story abandoned building near the main university in Conakry.

Today, Boubacar feels blessed to live in what he considers the greatest city in the world, believing that anything is possible there. His passion for photography is so intense that he often dreams about the frames he wants to capture, finding immense satisfaction in bringing those visions to life. Ironically, his journey into photography didn’t begin with formal training in the arts; instead, he majored in Finance at Fordham University and earned a master’s degree from New York University.

His love for photography blossomed while working in the mailroom of a large real estate company in midtown Manhattan, where he was learning English as his fourth language. The offices were adorned with rotating displays of fine and modern art. During his late-night shifts, when the building was empty, Boubacar would study each piece, trying to understand the artist’s perspective. Although he admired some artworks, many remained a mystery to him.

Everything changed one F...

Fordham University, BS
New York University (NYU), MBA

The Other Art Fair
JP Morgan Chase