'Lorna Simpson: Gathered'

Lorna Simpson believes that photographs tell a story far more complex than what the eye usually perceives. We all know that history sometimes becomes skewed depending on who is telling the story and who is receiving the information. Ms. Simpson explores this idea in an exhibit titled 'Gathered' currently running at The Brooklyn Museum. The work is a collection of photgraphs of African Americans that Simpson collected over a number of years. Each  photograph tells a distinct story that leaves room for imagination to run the gammet of possibities based on Simpson's premise. The exhibit discusses the idea that culture, very often, manipulates reality to the point that it blurs the line between what is real and what is untrue. It is up to the viewer to write their own story. 

If nothing else, it was quite fun to look at. 

 

                                                                                                                
                                                                                                                    

The Brooklyn Museum hosts an event called 'First Saturdays" on the first Saturday of each month where admission is free to patrons from 5pm to close. I really hope everyone can check out the amazing exhibt before it ends on August 21st.