By documenting their journeys and re- presenting their way of life to the public, Lyon brings forth evidence that perhaps these individuals do not deserve the negative image that they have been affiliated with.
Working back towards Genesis is the most progressive thing our society can do for the planet. Photo records such as Salgado’s are stark reminders of how much we have to lose if we don’t protect what is truly important.
This exhibition offers insight towards Maggs’ adoption of photography as an artistic tool to document people and grants a glimpse of the photographer himself.
Scotiabank CONTACT Photography Festival
May 1 - 31, 2013
With so much choice, with well over 1500 Canadian and international artists and photographers exhibiting at more than 175 venues throughout the Greater Toronto Area, it isn’t easy picking exhibits to see.
It’s difficult to define the most exciting aspect of a large event that includes so many different artists and exhibitions. The festival is the sum of its parts and we work year-round to create a dialogue between presentations throughout the community