Text by Nefertari Williams, Copyright 2024 . Tim Scott OUR Black Man – Not yours! . This is an opinion piece so I will go easy. To understand my perspective you will have to learn a few things that are just truths within the black community. Colorism exists. Since we were enslaved individuals we were … Read more
Text by Tony Ward, Copyright 2024 . A Visit From The Dead A dear friend, Ed Simmons visited me recently. No. Not in the flesh. Ed passed away a little over two years ago on September 22, 2022. Never the less, there have been a series of events that I’ve experienced recently that gives me … Read more
Text by Tony Ward, Copyright 2024 . A Brief History of the Village Hotel . Looking through the archives recently I came across this portrait of two Albanian sex workers. I cast them for a shoot for Penthouse Magazine in 2003. My producer, Suzaan Talib introduced me to the young performers while I was staying … Read more
Text by Tony Ward, Copyright 2024 . Behind The Scenes With Savanna . Photographs by Al B For, Copyright 2024. I was introduced to Savanna a few months ago at an exhibition of my work curated by my friend and colleague Bob Neroni, owner of Prism Arts Philadelphia. When we met at the exhibit … Read more
PRESS RELEASE . Front Room Gallery located at 205 Warren Street, Hudson, NY is pleased to present, “Passing East” a solo exhibition of photographs by Stephen Mallon. “Passing East” is the third iteration of Mallon’s work following “Passing Freight” and “Passing West.” This series of photographs captures the still active rail lines that carry freight … Read more