Change How You See, See How You Change Mission of Positive Exposure POP-UP Center and Multimedia Exhibition
Former Fashion Photographer Turned His Lens to Kids with Visible Genetic Conditions, A Mission to Celebrate “The Spirit of Difference” in New York and Around the World Through Positive Exposure
NEW YORK – In 1998, award-winning fashion photographer Rick Guidotti turned his world upside down – he stopped working in the fashion industry and created a not-for-profit organization Positive Exposure devoted to celebrating the beauty of human diversity.
Eighteen years later, Positive Exposure in collaboration with individuals living with genetic, physical and intellectual differences, has grown across the country and around the world, creating a more inclusive world where all differences are celebrated.
Utilizing the visual arts, Positive Exposure continues to create opportunities for audiences to experience the driving philosophy:
CHANGE HOW YOU SEE, SEE HOW YOU CHANGE.
The New York-based Positive Exposure presents a POP-UP Center and Multimedia Exhibition at the Art Directors Club in New York City next month. The multimedia exhibition will premiere on Tuesday, April 5 at a special Gala Opening, then will continue with a week of events April 6-11. The exhibition will serve as the focal point for special events and experiential programs that will create deeper understanding and respect for diversity and catalyze critical conversations on human dignity and rights.
The free, public events will include:
- Curated tours of the largest-ever New York exhibition of former fashion photographer Rick Guidotti’s photographs of children and adults
- A screening of of the acclaimed short subject documentary On Beauty by Emmy-winning filmmaker Joanna Rudnick
- A performance by Heidi Latsky Dance Troupe
- Diversability advocate lectures
- Guest appearances from the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities and local and national advocacy stars to inspire student and professional audiences
- Preview of Rick Guidotti’s new book of photographs titled Change How You See, See How You Change (April 18 release date)
During the week, we the Positive Exposure POP-UP Center and Multimedia Exhibition will also host programs for visiting classrooms, teachers, advocates, families, professionals, including health care providers in training, and the public.
Positive Exposure’s POP UP Center at Arts Directors Club
Gala Opening: Tuesday, April 5 from 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Note: Ticket required for this event
Tickets for the Gala are available for purchase here (all other events throughout the week are free and open to the public)
Public Exhibition Dates: April 6 through April 11
Location: Art Directors Club
Address: 106 West 29th Street, New York, NY 10001
Costs: Free and Open to the Public
The complete schedule is available here:
http://positiveexposure.org/calendar/?_m=4&_y=2016
On the West Coast, Positive Exposure currently has a major photographic exhibition at the Museum of Tolerance – Los Angeles. For more information, please visit: http://www.museumoftolerance.com/site/apps/nlnet/content2.aspx?c=tmL6KfNVLtH&b=6771093&ct=14807757
