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El Museo del Barrio. Photo: Michael Palma Mir
East HarlemMuseums & Galleries

Urban Experiences

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Dec 4, 2024 - Ongoing

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Explore the complexities of urban life through El Museo del Barrio’s permanent collection, Urban Experiences. This exhibit features 1970s street photography, capturing the vibrancy and bustle of city life, along with found objects collected streetside. The works reflect themes of migration and identity, offering a glimpse into the everyday moments that define local Latino and Caribbean communities and experiences.  

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