This powerful exhibition commemorates one of the most defining moments in American history through the lens of photo journalist James &ldquo\;Spider&rdquo\; Martin. At just twenty-five years old\, Martin captured the historic 1965 voting rights demonstrations in Se lma\, Alabama&mdash\;from the harrowing events of &ldquo\;Bloody Sunday&rd quo\; to the triumphant march to Montgomery. His striking images\, widely circulated by the national media\, exposed the brutal reality faced by pea ceful protesters and helped galvanize public support for the Voting Rights Act.
\nSixty years later\, &ldquo\;Selma Is Now&rdquo\; presents a newly restored selection of Martin&rsquo\;s photographs. Originally premie red at the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts in February 2025\, the exhibitio n offers a deeply human perspective on the courage and resilience of those who stood for justice.
\nDrawn from the Spider Martin Photographic Archive at the Briscoe Center for American History at the University of Te xas\, these images not only document the violence and resistance of the er a but also explore the complex dynamics between the media\, law enforcemen t\, and civil rights activists. This exhibition invites reflection on the enduring significance of the Selma marches and their lasting impact on Ame rican democracy.
\nThe exhibition is presented in partnership with B roward Cultural Division and will be on display at AARLCC through June 27\ , 2026.
\nJoin us on Saturday\, January 31\, 2026\, for a powerful e vent\, "Cultural Co nversation "Selma: Legacy\, Lens\, and Liberation\," between entrepren eur and art advocate Doug McCraw and award-winning equity strategist and a ctivist Chevara Orrin\, as they explore the enduring impact of James &ldqu o\;Spider&rdquo\; Martin&rsquo\;s iconic photographs of the 1965 Selma vot ing rights marches. This panel\, held in conjunction with the "Selma Is No w" exhibition\, delves into the intersection of art\, activism\, and histo rical memory.
\nStep into history with our immersive \;Gallery W alk: &ldquo\;Selma is Now.&rdquo\; \;These exclusive guided tours feat ure expert insights from art collector and curator \;Doug McCraw\, AAR LCC Regional Manager \;Dr. Tameka Hobbs\, and Senior Archivist \;E rin Purdy. Don't miss the chance to experience this powerful exhibition th rough the eyes of those who curated and preserved it. You can secure your spot for these upcoming tours by registering through the following links:< /p>\n
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