Venue
Altadena Library Community Room
600 E. Mariposa St.
Altadena, CA 91001
“Observations in Black” Alfred Haymond Photography Exhibition Artist Reception
Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Altadena Library District
For more information call: 626-798-0833
Or click here: https://www.altadenalibrary.org/programs?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D179679032
Altadena Library District will host the ninth annual "Observations in Black" photography exhibition at the Main Library February 1 through March 31, in honor of Black History Month. This collection of poignant images chronicles the presence, resiliency, and greatness of people of color in the community. In conjunction with the 43rd Pasadena Black History Parade, the 2025 exhibit showcases black-and-white images that celebrate and illuminate the African American experience. The exhibit is organized and established by photographer, Alfred Haymond. The essence of Observations in Black is to capture, document, and preserve these visual stories for posterity. All ages welcome, registration is NOT required. About the artist: Local artist Alfred Haymond is an established photographer, writer, and musicologist with an impressive body of work spanning well over three decades. Ever the visual storyteller, the body of work by the self-taught photographer can be best described as introspective and compelling. Drawing on influences from creative greats both integral and independent of the photography world, Alfred Haymond continues to find a unique voice and vision. In his own words, he explains, “Black and white is my medium of choice. I shoot in color, but right now, this is just where my head is at. Black and white has a way of articulating a photograph that instantly pulls the viewer into the image. I’m inspired by the life and works of people such as James Baldwin, Marvin Gaye, Gil Scot Heron, and John Coltrane. If their words and music were to be translated into photographs ~ I’d tend to think, that’s probably what my images would look like.” If you'd like to follow future events with this artist, sign in here.
