Art Matters by Rahsaan Harris, Class of 1995

My nine-year-old daughter and I were looking for something to do on a lazy Sunday afternoon. We were ten minutes away from Princeton University's campus, and we decided to head over to explore. As we arrived, I remembered that, although the Princeton University Art Museum is under construction, the Museum had an exhibition and activities at Art on Hulfish. As my daughter and I entered Art on Hulfish, we were immediately greeted by a creative station filled with an array of art supplies. The invitation was clear‚—contribute your voice to a dynamic piece of art that will send a message to the world. My daughter's eyes lit up with excitement as she saw the markers, crayons, glitter, paper scraps, yarn‚—all waiting for her imagination to take flight.

You Belong Here: Place, People, and Purpose in Latinx Photography. The photographs spanned generations, capturing scenes from times long gone and contemporary moments that reflected our diverse society. What struck me most about this exhibition was its inclusivity. The images portrayed Latinx people of every skin tone and body type, a true representation of the richly diverse community.

You Belong Here: Place, People, and Purpose in Latinx Photography was on view at Art on Hulfish from February to May 2023 and featured works by the artists Genesis Báez, William Camargo, Sofía Córdova, Perla de Leon, Tarrah Krajnak, Hiram Maristany, Joiri Minaya, Steven Molina Contreras, Star Montana, Bibs Moreno, Eddie Quiñones, Reynaldo Rivera, Guadalupe Rosales, Gabriela Ruiz, and John M. Valadez. Organized by Aperture.