Brought to you by the Marilyn and Jerry Comer Collection of Photography.

This exhibition, which displays Gay Block’s works alongside a selection of photographs from the Comer Collection, explores ideas of identity in marginalized individuals and communities and how photographers negotiate their relationship with said communities as either insider or interpreter. The exhibition is viewable by appointment* at the SP/N Gallery from March 26 – April 24.

Jessica Ingle, Curator, will be giving a virtual walk-thru and curator’s talk on March 26th which can be viewed at 7 p.m. or throughout the duration of the show.

Join us for Gay Block’s virtual lecture on Tuesday, March 30, at 7 p.m. on Zoom.

SP/N Gallery hours by appt:
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Thursdays and Fridays: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m.

*In order to protect the safety of visitors and staff, and to help stop the spread of COVID-19, advance appointments are recommended. A limited number of people will be allowed in the space at one time. To make an appointment: please email glmetz@utdallas.edu to schedule your preferred date and time. Wearing a mask is required while in the gallery and visitors are asked to practice social distancing.

SP/N Gallery is located on the Northwest side of the UT Dallas Campus. Its physical address is 3020 Stewart Dr, Richardson, TX 75080. It is located at the entrance to the right of the Southwest Medical entrance close to the middle of the complex marked University of Texas at Dallas.

Image info:
Gay Block, Zofia Baniecka, Poland, 1986, archival inkjet print, 24 x 20 in.
©Gay Block. Courtesy of the artist
Friday, March 26

More dates through April 24, 2021

Online and In-person*

Persons with disabilities may submit a request for accommodations to participate in this event at UT Dallas’ ADA website. You may also call (972) 883-5331 for assistance or send an email to ADACoordinator@utdallas.edu. All requests should be received no later than 2 business days prior to the event.