“AMERICA UNFILTERED”: On view at the Arts Council of Princeton February 14 through March 14, the new exhibition in the Taplin Gallery pairs striking portraits with firsthand stories gathered during a nine-month journey across the U.S., amplifying diverse voices and perspectives that shape what it means to be American today. A gallery opening is on February 14 from 3 to 5 p.m.
The Arts Council of Princeton (ACP) will present an immersive multimedia exhibition, “America Unfiltered: Portraits and Voices of a Nation by Horacio Marquinez and Kirill Myltsev,” in the Taplin Gallery February 14 through March 14. This exhibition explores the question, “What does it mean to be an American?” through the raw, personal encounters assembled by immigrant filmmakers Horacio Marquínez and Kirill Myltsev.
Over a nine-month journey across the U.S., the directors collected unfiltered voices and stories on politics, race, immigration, gun control, and shared humanity. The exhibition pairs photographic portraiture with narrative film elements to foster reflection and dialogue during a pivotal time in the nation’s cultural landscape.
Guests are invited to a free screening of America Unfiltered in the Solley Theater from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, February 14, followed by a gallery opening from 3-5 p.m. Registration is on the ACP website at artscouncilofprinceton.org.
Also on view:
“Decisive Moment” by Evan Wolarsky will be on display February 14-March 14 in the Siegal Gallery. Wolarsky was a devoted street photographer, roaming the streets of New York, the Princeton campus, and destinations around the world in pursuit of what Henri Cartier-Bresson famously called the “decisive moment,” that fleeting instant when form, emotion, and meaning align. Working primarily in black and white, Wolarsky captured scenes of everyday life with sensitivity, patience, and a keen eye for human presence. Every photograph in this exhibition was printed by Wolarsky himself and all are available for purchase, with proceeds benefiting the Arts Council of Princeton.
“Princeton?Unexpected” by Alan Chimacoff will be on view in the Lower Level Gallery February 14-March 14. Chimacoff presents an inventive visual exploration that invites viewers to see “the unnoticed in town, on campus, and beyond.” This installation highlights overlooked objects and architectural fragments, from classical sculpture to weathered wood, encouraging a fresh perspective on familiar environments. The thoughtful photography ignites curiosity and reveals beauty in the everyday.
Opening Receptions for the Siegal Gallery and Lower Level Gallery exhibitions will also be held on Saturday, February 14 from 3-5 p.m. — free and open to the public.
February 14 will also mark the culmination of Nancy Hackett’s Anne-Reeves Artist Residency at ACP. During the openings, Hackett will activate the Sands lobby with finished prints on display and live linocut printmaking, offering visitors an opportunity to witness the printmaking process in real time. Guests are invited to observe as carved blocks are inked and printed by hand, celebrating both the residency conclusion and the power of process-based art.
The Arts Council of Princeton is at 102 Witherspoon Street. For more information, visit artscouncilofprinceton.org or call (609) 924-8777.