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healing second outdoor exhibit

A second, expanded larger-than-life outdoor public art exhibit opens in May through August on St. Nicholas Avenue between 120th and 121st Streets as part of the continuing Harlem is . . . Healing campaign by Community Works and New Heritage Theatre Group and in partnership with the NYC Department of Transportation’s Art Program (DOT Art).  

 

As you can see below, the sidewalk exhibit presents compelling portraits of another nine of 52 Harlem is. . . Healing honorees from all walks of life who have helped the community weather two years of pandemic and social justice turmoil. 

 

The display of our second group of nine honorees ran from August, 2022 though May, 2023. You can see the pictures of the first exhibit HERE.

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The exhibit was designed by Clara Alonso and features the photography of Tau Battice.

Support for photography and public programming was provided by Con Edison and Humanities New York.

The harlem is . . . program is dedicated to the memory of Board Chairman Michael Davidson.

Healing Dialogues is a part of the Harlem is...Healing Heroes of Pandemic and Social Justice project. Engage with the full series HERE

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