88 Days Exhibition6 April - 30 April 11am - 5pm
The Orange Dot, 54 Tavistock Place, Bloomsbury, London WC1H 9RG
Free Entry to the show
It has been half a century since Robert Frank, one of Americas most loved photojournalists went around the United States photographing the country; the result of which being an incredible document of the times, The Americans. Heavily inspired by street photography, the ever-changing dynamics and non repeat moments, exciting new talent Jacob Perlmutter embarked on a three month journey around America at the beginning of July 2009. Setting out both in homage to Franks journey and work, but also to document and discover how America has changed since then.
I went to America with a set of images in my head and came back with another in my hand.
At the end of the three months Jacob returned with a collection of over 2500 photographs, a few tattered clothes and a host of tales and discoveries. The result of which, 88 Days, showcases a truly beautiful and insightful body of work from a very talented upcoming individual.
A 60-page book will also be published and will be available to purchase exclusively from the Orange Dot Gallery.
Music videosClick on the song to watch the videoLoveLikeFire - 'Boredom'Experimental short - Winner of Best Film Award at Future Shorts Film Festival'There's Nothing I Wouldn't Do'