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"Uptown Voices" is a multimedia immersive exhibition capturing Harlem's essence through the portraits and oral histories of long-time residents who have lived in Harlem.
Our goal is to document Harlem's history by creating a immersive audio-visual experience, complemented by a public “Portrait Pop-up” featuring light and sound projections onto a vacant building in Harlem.
Inside the gallery, visitors will encounter portraits, each paired with an oral history accessible via QR codes, allowing for a dynamic engagement with the audio alongside the images.
The exhibition will also feature subtitled behind-the-scenes footage, offering an intimate view of the creative process.
Uptown Voices prioritizes an inclusive design curatorial approach. All images will be accompanied by audio descriptions, all exhibition text will be written in English & Spanish, and the gallery entrances & lavatories are ADA accessible.
From Wil:
Project Creator & Photographer
This concept is deeply rooted in my own life in this community, a love letter to the people and places that have shaped me. I moved into my father’s apartment 20 years ago, and my days on this block, surrounded by familiar faces, have been the wellspring of this vision. My father was the first person I told and photographed for the project. This work is my way of honoring the legacy of Harlem in the way I know best, through my craft.
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