Tony Solis Examines Youth in 'Yo solía ser uno de ellos' at Galería Enrique Guerrero
The exhibition titled "Yo solía ser uno de ellos," featuring Tony Solis, has commenced at Galería Enrique Guerrero in Havana and will be on display until October 24. This showcase delves into the perception of youth once it has faded, drawing connections to Patti Smith's memoir "Just Kids" alongside Solis's recollections of a nostalgic Havana. As he nears fifty, Solis has turned his lens towards new, youthful subjects, seeking to capture their vibrant energy, thus creating a conversation between his past and present. The exhibition also displays personal artifacts, including cameras, fashion magazines, and a video highlighting young individuals, functioning as a time capsule that reflects on existence and the flow of time.
Key facts
- Tony Solis's exhibition "Yo solía ser uno de ellos" opened several weeks ago at Galería Enrique Guerrero.
- The exhibition is on view until October 24.
- Solis began photographing at a very young age, capturing his surroundings without judgment or order.
- Approaching fifty, Solis sought out new, unknown, absurdly young people to photograph.
- The series is a conversation between the Tony of twenty and the Tony of today.
- The exhibition includes objects from his past: cameras, fashion magazines, VHS tapes, a trunk, stickers, an overall, photos of his mother, and a video.
- The author connects the exhibition to Patti Smith's memoir "Just Kids" and her own youth in Havana.
- All quotations in the article are from Patti Smith's "Just Kids."
Entities
Artists
- Tony Solis
- Patti Smith
- Robert Mapplethorpe
Institutions
- Galería Enrique Guerrero
- Arquine
Locations
- Havana
- Cuba
- New York
- United States
Sources
- Arquine —