Friday, January 22 - Friday, March 5, 2010
Reception: Wednesday, February 17th, 2010 | 5:30 PM
Light refreshments will be provided.
Houston Public Library | Central Library
1st Floor | Gallery
500 McKinney | Houston TX, 77002
These photographs tell the story of a strange competition that takes place in Pozzuoli, a lovely seaside city in south Italy. The aim of the competition is to catch three little flags at the end of a pole that is almost 90 ft long and covered by grease and soap. The competition takes place each year on August 15th in honor of the Lady Mary, the protector of fishermen.
For more information about Paolo Visone and his work, visit www.visonepaolo.com
Monday, March 8 - Friday, April 30, 2010
Central Library Gallery | First Floor
People and places; the convergence of contemporary and ancient in daily life.
Friday, March 12| 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Central Library Gallery | First Floor
Now - APRIL 11, 2010
The African American Library at the Gregory School Exhibition Gallery
1300 Victor Street | Houston, Texas 77019
Tours
Free guided tours of the exhibition will take place every first Wednesday of the month for the duration of the exhibition 1 PM - 2 PM.
Comprised of over 50 photographs from the personal collection of renowned photographer and artist, Earlie Hudnall Jr. and six mixed media works by longtime Fourth Ward resident, artist, and poet Naomi Polk, this exhibition chronicles Houston’s beloved Fourth Ward’s recent past from 1969 to the present.
Well known for his Fourth Ward Series, a well-noted collection of images documenting the establishment, growth, and ultimate deconstruction of the prominent neighborhood established by freed blacks, Hudnall continues his visual narrative of Fourth Ward with many never before seen images that contribute to the extraordinary history of the neighborhood. The text featured in Moments, Memories, and Voices is primarily derived from the poignant prose of longtime Fourth Ward resident, artist, and poet Naomi Polk. Originally the title Polk’s poems, Let Us Remember. aptly conveys the spirit of this groundbreaking exhibition and its impact on an ever-changing community.
The Gregory School has partnered with a number of neighborhood libraries to bring this powerful imagery to local branches for all to see. Moments, Memories and Voices: Let Us Remember is also a proud participant of International FotoFest 2010 Biennial. To find out more about FotoFest at www.fotofest.org. The exhibition will be accompanied with a brochure and public programming.