First Collective Exhibition of Afro-Puerto Rican Photography Opens at Museo Afro Casa Silvana
'Dim Light: Afro-Puerto Rican Photography' is the first collective exhibition at Museo Afro Casa Silvana in Humacao, Puerto Rico, celebrating this photographic tradition. Featuring works from ten contemporary artists from Puerto Rico and its diaspora, the exhibition delves into themes of family, spirituality, resistance, and everyday life through various visual styles. Initially presented at the 3rd Black Brazil Art Biennial in 2024, it highlights a historically overlooked field. Located in the Conrado Room, the show challenges prevailing narratives and enhances visibility through self-representation. Artists like Brenda Cruz Díaz, Deyaneira Lucero Maldonado, and others contribute to a rich tapestry of Afro-descendant identities. The exhibition is open until May 16, 2026.
Key facts
- Exhibition title: Dim Light: Afro-Puerto Rican Photography
- Location: Museo Afro Casa Silvana, Humacao, Puerto Rico
- Dates: On view until May 16, 2026
- Number of artists: 10 contemporary artists
- Previous showing: 3rd Black Brazil Art Biennial in 2024
- Installation space: Conrado Room
- Themes: family, spirituality, resistance, everyday life
- Significance: First collective presentation of Afro-Puerto Rican photography
Entities
Artists
- Brenda Cruz Díaz
- Deyaneira Lucero Maldonado
- Germán Ayala Vázquez
- Jorly Flores
- Victoria Nicole Martínez
- Brenda Torres Figueroa
- Ketsia Camacho Ramos
- Elías Carmona Rivera
- José Arturo Ballester Panelli
- Andrés Miró Lugo
Institutions
- Museo Afro Casa Silvana
- 3rd Black Brazil Art Biennial
Locations
- Humacao
- Puerto Rico
- Brazil