Expose for the Shadows
On View: January 19 – February 18, 2024
Bronx Documentary Center
614 Courtlandt Ave, Bronx, NY 10451
Featuring: Victor Blue, Jesus Emmanuel, Belinda Gallegos, Edward Grattan, Carolina Jimenez, Mike Kamber, Ignacio Leonidas, Dave Lopez, Coco McPherson, Lenny Medina, Ricardo J. Partida, Maggie Perrier, Eugenio Pizzorno, Gregorio Reyes, Sonia Sanchez, Carlos de la Sancha, Corey Torpie, Javier Villareal, Brian Young
The exhibition is curated by Belinda Gallegos, and Ricardo J. Partida.
Exhibitions at the Bronx Documentary Center are made possible by the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs and the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. Foundation support is provided by the Clif Family Foundation, Chris Hondros Fund, Four Friends Foundation, Ford Foundation, Jonathan Logan Family Foundation, Lawrence Foundation, Pierre and Tania Matisse Foundation, Peck Foundation, Scherman Foundation, and the Van Agtmael Fund. Special thanks to our corporate sponsors Adobe, BronxCare Health System, Fujifilm, and Montefiore Health System.
Expose for the Shadows: The B&W Silver Gelatin Printing Workshop Exhibition is hosted by the Bronx Documentary Center. Curated by students of acclaimed photographer and master printer Brian Young, this collection showcases the meticulous process and beauty of analog photography. Each piece represents the journey from capturing a perfect negative to creating a striking silver gelatin print.
This exhibition is an ode to the depth, texture, and unique character of traditional film photography, offering a contrasting perspective to the digital age. It invites viewers to immerse themselves in the art of monochrome imagery, where each print is not just an image, but a story told in shades of grey.