Jordan Matter is an acclaimed American photographer and author best known for his New York Times bestselling book "Dancers Among Us: A Celebration of Joy in the Everyday." This internationally celebrated work, which captures dancers in spontaneous urban settings, was named a "Best Book" by Oprah Magazine, Barnes & Noble, NPR, and Amazon. His follow-up project, "Dancers After Dark," expanded his artistic vision with striking nocturnal images of dancers in public spaces across Europe and North America.
Matter's distinctive photography blends performance art with everyday environments, transforming cityscapes into dynamic stages. His work has earned widespread recognition, including a spot on Art Business News' "Top Emerging Artists" list in 2015. Featured in major media outlets such as The New York Times, BBC, and ABC World News, Matter's projects have been exhibited at prestigious venues including Lincoln Center and Seoul's Museum of Contemporary Art, where he held two solo exhibitions.
Continuing to push creative boundaries, Matter maintains his reputation as a visionary artist whose photographs celebrate human movement and spontaneity. His ability to capture fleeting moments of beauty in urban landscapes has solidified his position as a leading contemporary photographer.