TCDP TOP PICK: To "essentialize" a culture in just a few ideas or images can be insulting and even destructive when done from outside the culture—but what if it's done from within? In Obsidian Arts' exhibit Five in Five, photographers representing Congo, Ethiopia, Liberia, Somalia, and the African-American community present their responses to the challenge of capturing their respective communities in just five photos each. The results are striking, and are sure to inspire discussion among viewers from all cultures. - Jay Gabler |