The 6th Boro

New York-based photographers, Lou Peralta and Joe Howansky are curating an exhibition which will feature nine photographers' take on New York City. I don't know much about this, but it seems really interesting, especially since my most recent project is based on Queens.

From their website:

The 6th Boro is an upcoming exhibition showcasing 9 photographer’s contrasting views of New York City. Despite its solid façade, the city is an amorphously perceived environment. It’s natives, it’s transplants, and those who simply come to visit as tourists have disparagingly different perceptions of it. They therefore experience what could conceptually be considered entirely different cities: the spectacle, the ideal, and the “truth”. The 6th Boro presents artists who, through their photography, convey alternate perceptions of the city which the viewer might be unfamiliar with.

Submissions are being accepted (for free!) until June 14th.

See more info on their website.

NYPH 2010

© Marcel Gahler

New York Photo Festival starts on Thursday! My schedule has been quite busy as of late, but I am hoping to make it to a lot of the events.

While browsing the participating artists, Marcel Gahler's work caught my eye. His work is part of the Use Me, Abuse Me exhibition curated by Erik Kessels, at Smack Mellon. Overall the festival looks like it will prove to be better than the last.

Also up during the festival is Full Frame, a group exhibition of work by Pratt Institute's graduating photography seniors. This year's class is much larger than mine was and the show includes a lot of great work. So be sure to stop by!

Full Frame: An Exhibition of Photographs by the Pratt Senior Class
111 Front Street, Suite 461
DUMBO, Brooklyn, NY

through May 15th

Gallery Hours:

Wednesday - Friday: 2pm - 6pm
Saturday-Sunday: 12 - 6pm


© Natasha Otrakji