Exhibition · June 16, 2017
Darker Than Blue
Says Bitton, "The photographs in my “Darker Than Blue” collection represent moments I was fortunate enough to witness throughout my recent world travels. When I look at these pictures now, they feel like they were taken through a time machine, for a lucid dream, carrying every sensation and nuance—hyper realistic contrasts—only my Leica cameras can capture. The title “Darker Than Blue” references a 1970 Curtis Mayfield lyric from the Civil Rights themed, “We People Who Are Darker Than Blue.” I’ve always loved its depth and symbolism, and have sought to reflect that paradox of hope and struggle in these images. My lifelong passion for the history, music, cinema, posters, and other arts of the black community comes full circle with this exhibit as my contribution to artifacts that honor and reflect such a rich and beautiful culture."
“If your mind could really see / You’d know your color the same as me / Pardon me, brother, as you stand in your glory / I know you won’t mind if I tell the whole story.” —Curtis Mayfield
- When
- June 16, 2017
- Where
- Leica Store Miami, 372 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables
