A Crossroad of Cultures "“ International photography exhibit focuses on Main Street by Kelli Grant

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A Crossroad of Cultures "“ International photography exhibit focuses on Main Street

kelli grant

Apr 7, 2016

On April 9, 2016 Nash Street, the main street of Wilson, North Carolina will be transformed again into a vibrant gallery of large-scale photographs. One hundred prominent and emerging photographers from more than 30 countries will join forces to help revitalize Historic Downtown Wilson. The exhibition, curated by Jerome De Perlinghi and co-curated by Catherine Lloyd and Régina Monfort, will focus on the theme of "Main Street, a Crossroad of Cultures" as interpreted by the individual photographers. "Photographers do not need words as they write with light," states De Perlinghi who also serves as the artistic director of the Festival.

The goal is to help revitalize Historic Downtown Wilson while cultivating cross-cultural understanding through powerful photography. "The photographs taken in 48 countries, not only celebrate our shared humanity, they illuminate our capacity and resilience to survive against all odds," says co-curator Régina Monfort.

Main streets stand for our shared humanity, memories of a time that once was and the beating heart of our communities. The festival organizers are proud to present an equal number of men and women photographers. One hundred images will be displayed on storefront windows, spanning six city blocks. This year's edition includes a number of award-winning photojournalists from around the world, among them, Fatemeh Behboudi, Pascal Maitre, Susan Meiselas, Alexey Myakishev and Eugene Richards.

The festival runs through July 10, 2016.

Learn more about the festival here >>>

Here's a sneak peak. >>>

(Photograph above by Eugene Richards.)

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