April 13 marks the birth of Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826). He was a Founding Father, one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence, and the owner of Monticello, a southern plantation worked by slaves. There are, of course, many other aspects of his life that have made him a complex historical figure. Up north, thereContinue reading “Old Mastic House”
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Big Ben’s Rainbow
I was in London to meet with the cultural attaché of the U.S. Embassy to the United Kingdom. He expressed interest in presenting a solo exhibition of my photography at a new building that was to be constructed at Nine Elms. While there, I also visited the National Poetry Library to explore the possibility ofContinue reading “Big Ben’s Rainbow”
Attic Clock
Don’t forget that on March 8, all the clocks will “spring forward” for daylight saving time. The time will move ahead by one hour and we’ll lose an hour of sleep. But we’ll gain extra sunlight and the pleasure of knowing that spring is near – it arrives on March 19 to be exact. TheContinue reading “Attic Clock”
From the William Floyd Collection
The Other Side I present this photograph in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and Civil Rights Day in Arizona and New Hampshire, all of which fall on January 20. This image is from the first photographic collection centering on the burial ground of the forgotten slaves from the William Floyd Estate in Mastic,Continue reading “From the William Floyd Collection”
Women’s Rights National Historical Park Memorializes a Founding Father’s Slaves
http://www.xiomaro.com | Contact Women’s Rights National Historical Park presents the solo exhibition The Other Side – Charles, Caesar, Harry, Sam, Pompey, Lon, and Isaac, a series of photographs by New York artist Xiomáro. The 12 large prints will be on view from July 1 to August 31, 2019 at the Visitor Center’s gallery on the second floor. TheContinue reading “Women’s Rights National Historical Park Memorializes a Founding Father’s Slaves”
Fire Island’s Centennial Art Exhibit Features National Park Photographs by Xiomaro
http://www.xiomaro.com | Contact Photographs created by Long Island artist Xiomáro have been selected by the National Park Service for their Centennial Art Exhibit at the Patchogue Ferry Terminal gallery space, which welcomes visitors as they embark on their journey to Fire Island. The exhibit is open now through September 5, 2016 with a free reception open toContinue reading “Fire Island’s Centennial Art Exhibit Features National Park Photographs by Xiomaro”
William Floyd Rediscovered at Mastics – Moriches – Shirley Community Library
http://www.xiomaro.com | Contact An exclusive slideshow and talk, William Floyd Rediscovered, will be presented by Long Island artist Xiomáro at Mastics – Moriches – Shirley Community Library on Tuesday, October 27, 2015 from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. The one-night only free event includes entry to win a print from the fine art photographic series on whichContinue reading “William Floyd Rediscovered at Mastics – Moriches – Shirley Community Library”
Xiomáro’s Photography Exhibition at Oyster Bay Historical Society Memorializes William Floyd’s Slaves
http://www.xiomaro.com | Contact The Oyster Bay Historical Society‘s 2015 season opens with the exhibition of The Other Side – Charles, Caesar, Harry, Sam, Pompey, Lon and Isaac, a photographic collection by New York artist Xiomáro (SEE-oh-MAH-ro). The collection of twenty-nine photographs will be on view from January 11 to March 29, 2015. The Other Side looks at theContinue reading “Xiomáro’s Photography Exhibition at Oyster Bay Historical Society Memorializes William Floyd’s Slaves”
Neiman Art Center Talk Reveals Photograph of Founding Father’s Slave Cemetery
http://www.xiomaro.com | Contact Me New York artist Xiomáro (pronounced SEE-oh-MAH-ro) presented a talk at the LeRoy Neiman Art Center on August 6, 2014 to discuss his photographs, which are on display as part of the Center’s Courage and Creativity group exhibit. One of the photographs that drew much interest and discussion depicted a little-known slave cemetery at theContinue reading “Neiman Art Center Talk Reveals Photograph of Founding Father’s Slave Cemetery”
Fire Island Presents “Revolutionary” Photo Exhibit at Patchogue Ferry Terminal
http://www.xiomaro.com | Contact Me The first artistic collection of photographs documenting William Floyd’s Old Mastic House will be presented by Fire Island National Seashore at the Patchogue Ferry Terminal. The exhibit, The William Floyd Estate Comes to Fire Island, opens on July 4 and remains on view until August 17, 2014. Some of the images are drawnContinue reading “Fire Island Presents “Revolutionary” Photo Exhibit at Patchogue Ferry Terminal”