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Art as a means of social change. Stunning platinum and palladium prints ennobling NYC's fastest growing homeless population.

Becoming Visible, portraits of homeless transgender teens

Art as a means of social change. Stunning platinum and palladium prints ennobling NYC's fastest growing homeless population.
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Josh Lehrer
Josh Lehrer
173 backers pledged $35,348 to help bring this project to life.
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Becoming More VISIBLE - A GROUNDBREAKING DOCUMENTARY FILM - 2 days to fund

Please click the image to link to the film tease and fundraising page.  Spread the word.  THANKS!

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Lots to share- INDIE WIRE (please vote) MTV and PAMELA FRENCH

Beloved supporters (past, present & future)!

We are up for project of the wk in Indiewire, a gr8 filmmakers mag - can you take a sec and VOTE - BECOMING... Read more

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BECOMING MORE VISIBLE - A DOCUMENTARY FILM

28 backers in two days.  Pamela is on a roll.  Here are some quotes from a recent interview that accurately describe our thinking on this project.  Eager to know what... Read more

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Becoming MORE Visible

Pamela French is a deeply devoted documentary film maker who has been following me around like you can't BELIEVE. She's devoted and real and has a tremendous perspective on trans... Read more

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This Week's New Yorker

Again, a thousand thanks for all of the support you have shown this project.  There is now way it could have happened without you.  Please come celebrate with me on... Read more

This week's Art's Observer -

This kind of thing could never have happened with you!  On behalf of the kids, thank you for your continued support!  

http://www.artsobserver.com/2012/11/12/at-robert-miller-gallery-revealing-portraits-by-josh-lehrer/

Becoming Visible opens in Shanghai today!

Becoming Visible - Robert Miller Gallery - Reception November 1st

A BRIEF OUTLINE OF UPCOMING SHOWS

Please disregard the opening date for Robert Miller.  It's TBA for now.  Once I know, I'll let you know.   But it will be hanging as of this Monday.  Thank... Read more

From Today's Paper - huge turnout and amazing responses. Thank you all!



The load in began today. Opening at PHOTOVILLE on Friday

http://photovillenyc.org/

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Large Scale Platinum/Palladium prints to Debut at PHOTOVILLE

http://www.ai-ap.com/publications/article/3312/friday-preview-four-surprises-in-store-at-photovi.html


Brooklyn Bridge Park June 22nd through July 1st.

PHOTOVILLE

CHECK OUT THIS WONDERFUL NEW ADDITION TO THE CULTURAL LIFE OF NYC.  I HAVE  FEELING IT'S GONNA BE AWESOME.  I JUST BECAME A SUPPORTER AND HOPE YOU'LL JOIN ME.  ALL... Read more

Check out this worthy project!

I'm going to contribute and hope that you'll join me.  Sending you all my very best.  Love, Josh

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1941732566/storms-beneath-her-skin-midwest-tour-2012

Becoming Visible featured on "Crowdfunding Rockstars"

Feel free to scroll through.  It's L  O   N   G.    But cool and I'm super grateful.  Thanks Brian Kwong - you are a champion!  

http://crowdfundingrockstars.com/how-photographer-josh-lehrer-wrote-his-own-ticket-by-using-crowdfunding-to-raised-35348/

And update that you can actually read!

Year End Update and a Thank you!

Please click on the link below for a brief 4 page update on the progress made this Fall on Becoming Visible II.  With tremendous gratitude, Josh

http://gallery.me.com/joshlehrer.com#100525&view=grid&bgcolor=black&sel=3

The Changing World - Opening Reception Wed. April 13th 6- 8 @ John Jay College

Dear backers!  Please join me and the other terrific artists in this intimate group show about CHANGE.  Curated by Michael Foley.  
Successfully raised $35,348 with 173 backers

HAMPTONS ARTISTS - then & now SAVE THE DATE - May 5th

HAMPTONS ARTISTS - then & now May 5th

GOAL ATTAINED

Dear Backers:

Your generous support has put Becoming Visible ahead of schedule!  Goal attained with days to spare.  I'm very moved by your generosity and desire to be part of... Read more

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David Mixner on BECOMING VISIBLE

Photography: Josh Lehrer's Exciting New Project With Transgender Homeless Youth

 

 

   One of the most talented and sought after photographers in New York, Josh Lehrer, is entering his... Read more
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En Foco THE CHANGING WORLD

Please join me and the other incredibly talented artists for this exhibition featuring images from BECOMING VISIBLE - Opening reception Wed. April 13th 6-8 PM

Danielle Ezzo, in association with Daniel Cooney Fine Art

Images from Becoming Visible in this super cool online auction.  Great art for everybody!

"Provocation" the culmination of the New York Photo Festival

Duggal Fine Art Features, Becoming Visible

http://www.duggal.com/connect/get-connected/josh-lehrer-becoming-visible

Lovely Article about Becoming Visible - check it out!

http://www.autostraddle.com/carmens-team-pick-becoming-visible-80270/

FOUR UPCOMING SHOWS FEATURING "BECOMING VISIBLE"

Dear Supporters:

Four upcoming shows: 

·      Gerald Peters in Santa Fe is debuting the first of the platinum and palladium prints, Friday, March 18th

·      Powerhouse Arena “Provocation” on Thurs. March 24th... Read more

3 large Cyanotypes from Becoming Visible selected for the Powerhouse show: "Provocation"

Opening March 26th at the Powerhouse Arena, located at 37 Main Street, Directly across from St. Anne's Warehouse.  

http://provocation.newyorkphotofestival.com/index.php

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Upcoming show featuring images from Becoming Visible

The Gerald Peters Gallery in New York is featuring 3 - 30 x 40" silver gelatin prints in their upcoming show, "Artists of the Hamptons" opening May 5th.  The opening... Read more
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