Street photography in Asheville
UNCA Exhibition from August 16 to September 27, 2013



Asheville: Urban photography from the streets of a Bohemian Mountain Town. Street Photography by Joe Longobardi.

My latest exhibition being held at UNC Asheville takes a more academic approach in street photography revealing the dualities of traditional and conventional temperaments in Asheville—from the traditional Southern lifestyle to the influx of a greater ethnic diversity. The exhibition concentrates on varying dichotomies contrasting an array of subjects ranging from a prominent senior population against a growing youth culture; to focusing on conservative vs progressive values and bohemian temperaments. I have also attempted to afford a fair amount attention depicting examples of economic and philosophical disparities from street preachers to street performers to street people. The city itself becomes a backdrop that serves as host to the many faces and lifestyles that make up the whole of Asheville.

The juxtapositions of city life revolve around the contrasting attitudes and cultural climate of Asheville. I strive to capture frozen moments in time exploring the subtle transitions from chaos into a a synchronized uniformity and harmony—a oneness with the people—before transitioning back into the hustle of urban life. Each image is a personal sentiment extracting the essence of the memory of that moment. My aim is to show the gradual transition from a small bohemian Southern town into an emerging city.


The show will be held at the Mel Blowers Gallery in the Ramsey Library at UNC Asheville. The exhibit will run from August 16 to September 27, 2013. Opening reception is on a Tuesday, August 27 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. All works on display are for sale.

For further information, visit the Ramsey Library website for updates of upcoming exhibitions and News & Events, or contact Nancy Hayes at nhayes@unca.edu.

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