The screening of Everybody Street on July 2nd was a resounding success; everybody who was anybody was there! Well, maybe not entirely everybody, but every available seat in the house was filled.
Most attendees arrived early to secure their spot with a trendy Agora Gallery wristband, and a good thing they did, as we filled up quickly!
During the Everybody Street screening at Agora Gallery on July 2nd
Everybody Street is a documentary about the lives and works of the iconic street photographers of New York and the great city that inspires them. Since it had a limited public release, free screenings like at Agora Gallery are the best place for people to see this rare film.
“I was quite pleased with the turnout,” says Gallery Director Angela Di Bello. “The audience, mostly photographers and some press, were quite engaged and found the video to be informative, amusing, and educational.”
Guests enjoyed clips of candid shots taken of pedestrians around the city, with some great reactions as they realize they’ve been caught on camera. There was much laughter alongside the serious considerations about contemporary photography.
We served complimentary drinks for the 50 guests in attendance.
In a discussion after the screening, we all discussed the definition of “true” photography in the modern age of editing and digital manipulation. Many street photographers don’t edit their images and continue to use film cameras, leaving the image as-is. However, other photographers nowadays believe that editing and digital manipulation can help enhance their images.
No matter your stance on contemporary photography, Everybody Street, is a great film for art lovers and New Yorkers alike, and Agora Gallery is glad to have provided the opportunity for public viewing.
If you missed this screening, don’t worry! There’s still one more film in Agora Gallery’s Summer Art Screenings lineup. Check out Bill Cunningham New York on August 13th from 6:45-8:30pm. Seats are limited.
