Old Harlem New Harlem – “Images of Transformation”

August 21, 2012 in Features, TALD

“Old Harlem New Harlem” is a new photography exhibition at the Rio II Gallery Penthouse that documents the transition of Harlem from 1960s to the present. Images by sixteen independent photographers focus on depicting the real history and culture of Harlem. The exhibit is curated by Anthony Barboza and John Pinderhughes and Lisa DuBois.

Photographed by Bruce Davidson / Old Harlem New Harlem

The exhibition had a successful opening on Friday, August 10th. There will be a special photographers’ talk on Thursday, August 30th. All are welcomed to attend the special presentation which would be followed by networking session at the gallery.

Untitled, 1984, a young man at a unity rally, Harlem / Old Harlem New Harlem

“The Rio Galleries are a project of the Broadway Housing Communities that offers cultural, civic and educational programs throughout the year with monthly exhibit opening showing the work of emerging and established artists, including a wide diversity of offerings by poets, writers, musicians, dancers and photographers.”

Old Harlem New Harlem

The Rio II Gallery Penthouse – 583 Riverside Drive 7th Floor

Friday, August 10th through Friday, August 31st

*The Photographers Talk on August 30th 2012 @ 6 -8 pm

Featured photographers include:

Anthony Barboza Lenore Brown Kwame Brathwaite
John Brathwaite Adger Cowans Sonia Louise Davis
Lisa DuBois John Pinderhughes Shawn Walker
Lewis Watts Lee White Burroughs Lamar
Antoine Minter Deborah Willis Ocean Morrisette
Adriana Lopez Sanfeliu Jamel Shabazz Klytus Smith


For more information of this exhibition, go to: http://www.harlemonestop.com/event.php?id=15314

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