wedge curatorial projects


	BECOMING: Photographs from the Wedge Collection 12 Sept. - 28 Dec. 2008 A Wedge retrospective at the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit.

	FLAVA: The Story of Wedge 31 May, 2007 Wedge presented a showcase of images from its exhibitions and growing collection, as well as the launch of a catalogue designed by Del Terrelonge.

	Dawit Petros : remix 4 May to 10 June, 2006 Eritrean-Canadian photographer Dawit Petros is rapidly building a solid reputation for his dramatic portraits of families in their domestic environments.

	Jürgen Schadeberg : The Black and White Fifties in South Africa 1-29 May, 2005 "In a career spanning over half a century, Jürgen Schadeberg has come to represent much more than visual storyteller."

	Dennis Morris : Growing up Black 2-29 May, 2004 Over the years, Dennis Morris has documented various communities of inner city London. Growing Up Black is special: It is a unique and personal collection of photos from childhood neighborhood in East London.

	Jamel Shabazz : Back in the Days 4-21 May, 2003 For over twenty years, Jamel Shabazz has documented urban life including the birth of hip hop youth culture in his hometown and around the world.

	Ojeikere : Hairstyles 5 May - 2 June, 2002 "For over thirty years, [Ojeikere] has documented women's hairstyles, considering them to be ephemeral creations, made and unmade by time. These beautiful images contain ancient history, accumulated knowledge and the present state of a living culture.."

	Tony Gleaton : Africa's Legacy in Latin America 6-21 May, 2001. "An unusual photographic series focusing on the African diaspora in Latin America... These superb images of people of African descent living in Latin America are filled with a quiet beauty and eloquence."

	Seydou Keïta : Mid-Century Modern may 7 - 31, 2000. "The thousands of portraits that Seydou Keïta took form an outstanding record of Malian (West African) society between the end of the Forties and the early Sixties."

	James Van Der Zee : Portraits 2-30 May, 1999. Documenting the rise of a black middle class during Harlem's renaissance, VanDerZee's portraits offer a glimpse into an important part of African-American history.

	Michael Chambers : Transforming Reality 4 May - 3 August, 1997 "The strength of Chambers' work lies in his ability to capture the human spirit through provocative images which demand full participation of the viewer."
	Multimedia A collection of slideshows, artist lectures, Montague's "Best of..." audio cds, and other media. You will also find the promo pages for previous shows. To view / listen you will need the latest versions of RealPlayer and/or QuickTime.