“Lens on the Hudson: Photographs by Joseph Squillante”

For over five decades, Joseph Squillante has chronicled the Hudson River’s evolving story—from its pristine headwaters in the Adirondacks to the bustling harbor of New York City. In “Lens on the Hudson,” the Hudson River Museum presents 30 of Squillante’s evocative photographs, many never before exhibited, capturing the river’s natural beauty, seasonal moods, and the communities along its banks. Beyond picturesque landscapes, the exhibition delves into the river’s environmental narrative, highlighting Squillante’s documentation of pivotal moments such as the PCB dredging operations and the resurgence of bald eagles in the mid-Hudson Valley. His lens also turns to the human element, portraying figures like singer-activist Pete Seeger and the dedicated crews of sloop Clearwater, emphasizing the intertwined relationship between people and this vital waterway. As Squillante reflects, “Photography stops time preserving moments for posterity.”