“Sometimes I Wander…” Chi Modu / Gordon Parks Exhibition

Date: Saturday, March 16, 2024

Time: E.D.T.

Firment Gallery & The Bridge Art Gallery Present

“Sometimes I Wander…”

A Photo Exhibition Celebrating the Legacies of Gordon Parks & Chi Modu

Curated by The Bridge Art Gallery

March 15 – May 6

Experience the captivating “Sometimes I Wander” photography exhibition, featuring the extraordinary works of Gordon Parks and Chi Modu, on Saturday, March 16th, at the Nimbus Arts Center in Jersey City. Curated by Cheryl and Christopher Mack of the Bridge Art Gallery, this exhibition invites you to immerse yourself in the compelling imagery captured by two iconic photographers. From Parks’ poignant documentation of 1940’s American life to Modu’s groundbreaking portrayal of hip-hop culture, “Sometimes I Wander” promises to be a journey through time and space, exploring themes of identity, culture, and the human experience. 

Opening Reception: Saturday, March 16th

4:30 – Gallery Opening

5:30 – Panel Discussion with:

• Cheryl Mack – Moderator / Curator
• Jeffrey Dessources – NJCU Professor /Writer/Spoken Word Artist
• Kira Joy Williams – Photographer / Scholar
• Dawn Marie Bazemore – Choreographer of “The New Tide” 
• Sophia Modu – Chi Modu Foundation

 

This program is made possible by a grant from the New Jersey State Historical Commission, a division of the Department of State, and administered by the Hudson County Office of Cultural & Heritage Affairs, Craig Guy, Hudson County Executive & the Hudson County Board of County Commissioners. 

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