Ricoh GR Space coming to New York this winter

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The company’s latest social and gallery space is coming to the U.S., soon.

A hand holds up a Ricoh GR IV camera, facing towards the viewer

Ricoh Americas has announced that it will open a GR Space in New York City: the first in North America.

Details are scant, so far, but in an Instagram post, it says that GR Space NYC will open at some point during “Winter 2027.” We’ve confirmed with the company that they mean this winter, but presumably in the New Year.

It describes the idea as a: “photography-focused destination dedicated to the RICOH GR community and the culture of street photography.”

Black double glass doors with silver handles and “Coming Soon” signage for GR Space New York.

GR Spaces already exist in Tokyo, along with Beijing, Guangzhou and Shanghai in China, Soeul, Korea and Brisbane, Australia. The Tokyo space includes chaging exhibitions of GR shooters’ work and competition-winning photos, alongside samples of the latest GR models and their accessories. The Tokyo GR Space even has its own, custom-made house blend of coffee.

We’re told that the GR Space New York City won’t simply be a pop-up or temporary endeavor, so it’ll be interesting to see if it becomes a hub for GR users and, perhaps, the wider street photography community in New York. Once we know where exactly it is.

Watch this space.

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