‘Americans’ by Ross Gordon

Photographer Ross Gordon might not be liked by the Trump administration after this exhibition. His latest series, “Americans,” of large format portraits of Muslim-Americans living in Kentucky is “intended to bridge gaps of cultural and religious misunderstandings,” he said. “Muslims are being painted as terrorists. They are just human beings.” The opening reception showcasing over 20 photographs is during the April 7 Republic Bank First Friday Hop beginning at 7 p.m. U.S. Rep. John Yarmuth and Mayor Greg Fischer are scheduled to appear.

FRIDAY, APRIL 7–MAY 4

Swanson Contemporary
Wednesdays-Saturdays 12-6 p.m. | Free
638 E. Market St.
http://swansoncontemporary.com

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‘Americans’ by Ross Gordon

Jo Anne Triplett is the contributing visual arts editor at LEO Weekly. She’s a past member of the Mayor’s Advisory Committee on Public Art, was the content advisor on the Glassworks Building video, and has written for Louisville Magazine, Kentucky Homes and Gardens and the national publication Glass Craftsman. Jo Anne came to Louisville from Washington, D.C. where she worked as a researcher and writer for the Smithsonian American Art Museum.

 

 

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