Picturing the World

“Picturing the World” - a major exhibition at the Ackland Art Museum - celebrates 30 years of Carolina photojournalism.

The exhibit features six award-winning photographers – Andrea Bruce, Jamie Francis, Janet Jarman, Charles “Stretch” Ledford, Susie Post Rust and Ami Vitale – along with images by 26 other photojournalists who have studied at the UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media since 1978.

On Wednesday, Feb. 6, Jarman will give a talk in Carroll Hall room 111 at 6:30 p.m. The talk, titled "Long Range Documentary Coverage of Issues Relating to Social and Economic Justice," is free and open to the public.

“These photojournalists have traveled to the far corners of the world in search of truth, with the hope of educating their readers and the goal of increasing understanding among all peoples,” James. L Knight Professor Rich Beckman said. “It is through their eyes that we learn to understand our world.”

Barbara Matilsky, curator of exhibits for the Ackland, said the works expand appreciation of the power of images to address some of the most pressing social issues of our time. “A strong humanitarian ethic is visible in the work of each photographer, engaging viewers in the human drama behind the image,” she said. “Embedded in our memories are single photographs: iconic images of great tragedy and great joy. We rely on these pictures to create context, add meaning, and enrich our appreciation of the world.”

Beckman and Matilsky are curating the exhibit that also highlights interactive, Web-based projects developed by current students in the school’s program in multimedia storytelling.

Please visit the Ackland Art Museum's Web site for more information.