Praxis Gallery • Opening Reception • 3 New Exhibits + Artist Talk & Book Release • One Night!

Praxis Gallery • Opening Reception • 3 New Exhibits + Artist Talk & Book Release • One Night!

Minneapolis, MN – On Saturday, November 16, Praxis Gallery & Photographic Arts Center in the Seward neighborhood of Minneapolis will host an Artist Talk and Opening Night Reception celebrating three new exhibitions, including a presentation by artist Valérie Jardin.

This event is free and open to the public. Guests are invited to mingle with artists and fellow photography enthusiasts while exploring four galleries of contemporary photographic art and enjoying complimentary refreshments. The exhibitions feature 23 Minnesota artists, as well as artists from 17 other states and 8 foreign countries. The exhibits will be on display from November 16 to December 14, 2024.

Event Schedule
• Artist Talk: 5 PM
o Join us for the unveiling of “ONE CENTURY,” a solo exhibition by Valérie Jardin that captures the lives of centenarians through candid, natural-light photography. The Artist Talk will offer insights into Jardin’s creative process, followed by the exhibit opening and the release of her corresponding book, “ONE CENTURY.” Guests will have the opportunity to engage with Jardin about her work and the inspiration behind this evocative collection.

• Opening Exhibits Reception: 6 – 8 PM

Exhibition Details
New! Gallery 1: EMPTY PLACES: ABANDONED SPACES
This exhibit explores the history and visual significance of abandoned spaces, showcasing how artifacts of history become both new and decayed. The photographs delve into crumbling factories, derelict churches, private homes, and other forsaken locations, encouraging reflection on the people who once occupied these spaces and their untold stories.

New! Gallery 2: HOME
“HOME” is a broad exploration of the concept, transcending its physical form to become a repository of emotions, memories, and belonging. The exhibit navigates themes of attachment, detachment, personal growth, and displacement, presenting a complex and introspective view of home. Curated by Praxis Directors.

Gallery 3: LAB GALLERY PRESENTS “ONE CENTURY” by Valérie Jardin
This solo exhibition celebrates the lives of centenarians and the activities that bring them joy. Jardin’s work is more than a photographic collection—it’s a tribute to life, resilience, and the beauty of aging. Through natural light and candid moments, Jardin captures the stories of centenarians from diverse cultures. Her book, also titled “ONE CENTURY,” complements the exhibit by deepening the narrative of these remarkable individuals. Valérie Jardin resides in the Twin Cities, sharing her expertise through workshops, books, and teaching.

For More Information:
• Website: https://www.praxisphotocenter.org/calendar
• Gallery Hours: Saturdays, Noon – 5 PM, and by appointment during exhibition dates.
• Address: 2601 27th Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55406
o Located at the corner of 26th St. S. and 27th Ave. S. in South Minneapolis. Enter the parking lot from 27th Ave.; the gallery entrance will be to your left.

About Praxis Gallery
Praxis Gallery and Photographic Arts Center is a community-based, artist-led non-profit organization supporting the development of new and emerging artists through exhibitions and education. The gallery brings diverse perspectives into focus through lens-based art, providing solo and group exhibitions, artist talks, critique sessions, workshops, memberships, and access to darkroom and studio facilities.