Memory Against Forgetting: Fotomatter Collective

The exhibition title is inspired by a quote from the Czech novelist Milan Kundera:

“The struggle of man against power is the struggle of memory against forgetting.”

Kundera’s words remind us that memory is not passive. Remembering, whether personal, cultural, political, or historical, can be a form of resistance. Power often relies on erasure, silence, or the rewriting of narratives. To remember is to push back against that forgetting and to preserve identity, experience, and truth.

The works included in this show span across lens-based photography, alternative process, installation, participatory work, book arts, and time-based media — a representation of the diverse practices of FotoMatter collective artists. 

Artists include: Justin D. Allen, Melissa Borman, Peter Happel Christian, Catherine J. Davis, Shoshana Fink, Leslie Grant, Brett Kallusky, Anthony Marchetti, Laura Migliorino, Briar Pine, Areca Roe, David Schalliol, Christopher Selleck, Paul Shambroom, Xavier Tavera, Forrest Wasko, and Michelle Westmark Wingard

FotoMatter is a Minnesota-based collective of artists and makers. Rooted in critique and collaboration, FotoMatter fosters a stronger, more inclusive community by uplifting its members’ creative practices. Transitioning from a critique group to a fully realized collective, FotoMatter cultivates a dynamic, accessible environment for both members and the broader public.

Gallery Hours:
Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 12:00 – 6:00 pm and by appointment
Free and open to the public