Glen E Friedman's Acclaimed "Burning Flags" Exhibition Will Be Reoccurringly Exhibited in Potassi K-19 When not on Tour.
Glen E Friedman's "Burning Flags" tour continues its global odyssey, bringing its unique narrative to cities across the world. During the intervals between these captivating exhibitions the collection will take up residence at Potassi K19, the gallery that initially showcased the Barcelona edition in 2022. Barcelona, September 14, 2023 – Potassi K19, the distinguished gallery nestled in the vibrant heart of Barcelona, is set to host the extraordinary "Burning Flags" exhibition by the revered American photographer Glen E Friedman. Following the exhibition's resounding success in Paris at 3537 in Le Marais, the powerful showcase now finds its semi-permanent home at Potassi K19, offering art enthusiasts and aficionados an unparalleled opportunity to engage with Friedman's iconic work.
Potassi K19, promises a fresh and immersive experience, where visitors can explore the profound impact of Friedman's lens on various counterculture movements. Glen E. Friedman stands as a photographic luminary of his generation, framing pivotal moments within underground and counterculture movements since the mid-1970s. His lens has immortalized the authenticity and intensity of music and street movements in Los Angeles and New York that were once overlooked by the mainstream. Friedman's work reverberates with action and vitality, embodying the essence of skateboarding, hardcore punk, and hip-hop countercultures.
The magnum opus of Friedman's photographic legacy, "My Rules" (Rizzoli, 2014), presents an intimate dialogue with his subjects, sharing their firsthand accounts of cultural revolutions and inspirations. This profound insight is complemented in the exhibition by captivating installations, including recordings and essays by influential personalities such as Ice-T, Ian MacKaye, DMC from Run-DMC, Chuck D from Public Enemy, and more. Witness the fusion of art and culture in a groundbreaking semi-permanent display that captures the essence of counterculture movements across eras.
