Isaac “Drift” Wright is a multidisciplinary artist and U.S. Army veteran whose large-scale photography explores themes of survival, visibility, and transcendence. As a Black man navigating the dual weight of military trauma and systemic inequity, Wright turned to urban exploration as both artistic outlet and emotional refuge—capturing cities from breathtaking, often forbidden heights.
In 2021, Wright’s story—his arrest and incarceration for his photographic work—was featured on the front page of The New York Times. That article caught the attention of legendary gallerist Robert Mann, who saw in Wright a bold new voice in contemporary photography. Over the next four years, the two collaborated closely to bring Wright’s vision to life.
The result was Coming Home, Wright’s debut solo exhibition at Robert Mann Gallery in the spring of 2025. The show marked a major addition to the gallery’s program and was met with extraordinary critical and commercial success, drawing enthusiastic and well-attended audiences and firmly establishing Wright as a rising force in fine art photography.
Wright’s work has been featured in TIME, Rolling Stone, The New York Times, and more. His images, both daring and emotionally resonant, challenge how we see place, power, and presence—and who is allowed to claim them.