Josh Aronson's 'Florida Boys' Series Explores Coming-of-Age in Natural Settings
Miami-based photographer Josh Aronson presents his series 'Florida Boys,' which depicts staged scenes of young men in Florida's rural landscapes. The project, created over five years, explores themes of belonging and identity through cinematic photography. Aronson, born in Toronto in 1994, uses photography to address his experience as an insider-outsider in Florida, collaborating with young men from Miami to recreate Americana narratives. The work has been exhibited at Baker–Hall and published in various media outlets. Aronson also founded Photo Book Speed Date, a public program for sharing photography books.
Key facts
- Josh Aronson created the 'Florida Boys' series over five years, depicting staged scenes of young men in Florida's natural environments
- The artist was born in Toronto in 1994 and is based in Miami, with his photography appearing in publications like The New York Times and Vogue
- Aronson founded Photo Book Speed Date, a public program for discussing photography books in a fast-paced format
- The series was exhibited at Baker–Hall alongside research materials and found objects
- Aronson waited three years to develop the film from the project to maintain creative momentum
Entities
Artists
- Josh Aronson
- Justine Kurland
- Ryan McGinley
Institutions
- Baker–Hall
Locations
- Miami
- Florida
- Toronto