Joshua Rashaad McFadden

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Group Exhibition: 2020 Aperture Summer Open: Information Exhibition From September 24 to October 25, 2020,

I was honored to be featured in the prestigious "2020 Aperture Summer Open: Information" exhibition at Fotografiska New York. This exhibition is a significant event in the photography world, curated by Brendan Embser, managing editor of Aperture magazine, along with notable figures like Farah Al Qasimi, Amanda Hajjar, Kristen Lubben, and Paul Moakley. The exhibition presented new work by fourteen photographers and lens-based artists, including myself, exploring themes of globalization, technology, and politics.

The exhibition examined how photographs provide information in an era where truth and power are frequently questioned. My work was part of a collective interrogation into the construction of images, declassified military archives, race and memory, and the visualization of digital information's hidden spaces. This engagement with contemporary issues underscored the relevance and impact of my photography in addressing critical societal themes, contributing to the broader discourse on personal and social identity shaped by mass media today.

Documented through high-quality prints and widely publicized, the exhibition attracted a diverse audience, including art enthusiasts, scholars, and the general public. The inclusion of my work in such a prestigious exhibition, curated by esteemed professionals, highlights the significance of my contributions to contemporary photography. The exhibition's peer-reviewed nature and the support of renowned institutions like Aperture and Fotografiska New York reinforced the scholarly and cultural impact of my work, advancing critical conversations about truth, identity, and power in the modern world.