HistoryMiami & DJ A Fly Man launch CAPTURE: “Portrait of the Pandemic”

[MIAMI] – HistoryMiami Museum is happy to announce the launch of CAPTURE: A Portrait of the Pandemic, created by one in every of Miami’s most sought-after membership DJs, Rahsaan “A Fly Man“ Alexander. The museum’s Middle for Images serves because the backdrop for Alexander’s largest present so far, with dozens of never-before-exhibited pictures.

The exhibit will open to the general public with a VIP occasion on the night of August 4. Afterwards it will likely be open to most of the people on August 5.

The exhibition’s greater than 60 pictures are a visible illustration of experiences and attitudes ensuing from the life-altering yr of 2020 when our neighborhood struggled with the realities of a pandemic, racial injustice protests, homelessness, and the leisure trade getting ready to implosion.

Ardour Undertaking

“What began as a cathartic mission to raise my spirits throughout the pandemic turned a ardour mission for future generations that tells the human story of life persevering with by way of tragedy,” stated the artist, whose household ties to Guyana, New York, and Miami are central to his work. “Whereas lots of the pictures are jarring, I consider the tales behind every picture may have a long-lasting impact on everybody by connecting the dots between that second in time and the way human reactions influence others.”

Photographs deal with themes starting from protests to nightlife, utilizing each black-and-white and colour imagery to inform shifting tales of affection, disbelief, rage, and alter. Alexander’s poignant show is anchored round three of his favourite pictures, “Racism is a Pandemic,” “Take heed to Her,” and a mesmerizing picture of his mom referred to as “Mother Dukes,” taken from a distance throughout quarantine.

Documentary Movie, PIVOT: A 2020 Story

Together with the images, HistoryMiami Museum may even showcase Rahsaan’s brief documentary movie. PIVOT: A 2020 Story, is an introspective have a look at how this Miami resident rekindled his ardour for images.

“Rahsaan’s artistry captures the essence of an incredible collision of occasions, all underneath the pandemic umbrella. His memorable pictures received’t allow us to overlook what Miami has endured collectively, and we’re happy to collaborate with him to current his imaginative and prescient to the neighborhood,” stated Michael Knoll, Director of Curatorial Affairs and Chief Curator at HistoryMiami Museum.

CAPTURE: A Portrait of the Pandemic is a mission of the HistoryMiami Middle for Images, which goals to gather, safeguard, and share the photographic pictures that inform the tales of our neighborhood and illuminate the Miami expertise. The Middle emphasizes documentary images and serves photographers, researchers, and Miami’s various public.

Opening Reception

The opening VIP occasion for the general public will happen on Thursday, August 4, from 5:30 – 9:30 p.m. The VIP reception on the Museum contains meals, drinks, and leisure. The occasion is free to attend. Restricted tickets can be out there – register right here.

CAPTURE: A Portrait of the Pandemic runs by way of January 8, 2023.