With his 1860 poem, “I Listen to America Singing,” Walt Whitman proclaimed by means of the “varied carols” he heard that the state celebrated its common people — their range and contributions to American daily life.

It’s possible not so a lot in our existing working day. Have all People — indigenous individuals, African People, immigrants, for instance — experienced their inalienable rights and been celebrated for their contributions?

A new show at the Pizzuti Selection in the Short North presents extra than 60 images by 16 artists providing a new just take on the difficulty. “I Listen to The us Singing: Modern Photos From America” attempts to seem at, redefine and current a portrait of countrywide identity.

Structured by impartial curator Ashley Lumb, it was the very first exhibition of American photography to acquire location in Amman, Jordan, presented there in 2021.

By Indana