Oct 3–11, 2026 My Plan

Venue · Hyde Park

Eisele Gallery

2838 Observatory Ave

Address
2838 Observatory Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45208
Neighborhood
Hyde Park
Programs
FotoFocus
This week
2 events
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Exhibitions and other items that run over several days.

Hours not listed · Oct 1–31

FotoFocusExhibition

Waiting to Be Seen

Details

Waiting to be Seen pays tribute to the charged, chaotic, and deeply human theater of street life. Inspired by the spirit of Diane Arbus, the exhibition features street photography and photojournalism that documents drag performers, queer communities, clowns, bodybuilders, and everyday passersby in moments of unfiltered presence.

From the defiant joy of a sidewalk voguing battle to the quiet intimacy of public rituals, these images capture the unscripted drama of urban life. The work blurs the line between art and reportage, suggesting viewers see the street not just as a backdrop, but as a living, breathing character.

Artists: Ave Pildas, Brad Smith, Matthew Zory, Maureen France, Maurice Mattei, Melvin Grier, Michael Wilson, Rachel Rampleman, Robby Parsons, Tim Harrier

With Sandy Eichert (curator), William Messer (artist)

Cost: Free to the Public

Source: fotofocus.org (opens in a new tab)

What's on here, by day

Thursday, October 8

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