Jorge Vera: urbanismo--A Photography Exhibit at Webster University’s May Gallery

What/Who:

Webster University presents the work of photographer Jorge Vera: urbanismo. Jorge Vera is a photographer and visual artist based in Lima, Peru. His current  series, "urbanismo" (2008-2010), echoes early work from his first solo show in St. Louis, "Seldom Seen" (1989), exploring iconic images of the Midwest, where he lived from 1983 to 1992. During this period Vera started capturing images of mostly empty suburbia and urban spaces and landscapes–work that reflects his experience of isolation and alienation as a young self-exiled immigrant in the United States. 

In the Small Wall Gallery–Sara Levin: Toy Camera Images

When:  

August 27– Sept. 17, 2010

Opening reception Friday, Aug. 27, 5–7 p.m.

Mr. Vera will give a gallery talk on Friday, 3 September at 1 pm.

Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday

Saturday and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m.

Where:          

May Photography Gallery

Sverdrup Building, Webster University, 8300 Big Bend Blvd., 2nd Floor, West Wing

Cost:

Free and open to the public

More Info:          

Call 314-246-7673, or visit the website at www.webster.edu/maygallery

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