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Eye-witness photography by American-Colombian Rolando Diaz, who worked New York’s streets, hottest nightclubs, and fashion runways as a photographer in the 1980s and ‘90s. His lens captured the soul of the city during the birth of hip-hop, the rise of counterculture and clubbing, and the devastating impact of the AIDS epidemic.“NYC Street Level” is the first comprehensive retrospective of his New York photography from the 1990s, offering a captivating glimpse into this dynamic period of creative expression. The exhibition coincides with the release of his photography book, also titled “NYC Street Level.”
The exhibition takes place at Dark Gallery CPH, known for its Dark Spaces, where light becomes a performative element of the curated experience. The gallery’s rear Dark Space houses a powerful multimedia installation that evokes the raw energy of 1980s and 90s New York. Through a projected photo series, viewers are immersed in a city grappling with change, where street art thrives, communities resist gentrification, and the AIDS epidemic casts a long shadow.
In the Dark Spaces, visitors are invited to explore the gallery’s tiled bathroom, discovering a photo series captured by Rolando Diaz in legendary nightclubs, such as Pyramid and Area famous for their graffiti-covered tiled walls. Seated on the bathroom toilet, visitors can listen to a soundscape with stories from New York’s iconic nightclubs of the 1980s and 90s – and even add their own graffiti tags to the walls.
In the gallery’s street-facing room, bathed in natural daylight and spotlights, Rolando Diaz presents a series of film photography prints that offer glimpses into his fashion photography, personal life, and the vibrant energy of New York City’s street life. Limited-edition prints will be available for purchase. In the gallery, visitors can also meet the artist and purchase signed copies of his photo book, “NYC Street Level.”
Rolando Diaz will join Dark Gallery CPH as a full partner on 1 January 2025.
Learn more about the artist here: www.diazstudio.dk
@diazstudio.cph
Exhibition Period
8-17 November 2024
Thursday and Friday 13:00-17:00
Saturday and Sunday 13:00-16:00
Free admission
Opening Reception /Vernissage
Thursday, 7 November, 16:30-19:00
Meet the Artist
Gallery visitors can meet Rolando Diaz during opening hours.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Dark Gallery CPH, Ryesgade 103B, 2100 Copenhagen, Denmark, Ryesgade 103B, 2100 København Ø, Danmark,Copenhagen, Copenhagen , Denmark
