What You Saw
Aging in America: The Years Ahead, by Ed Kashi, is a traveling exhibition organized by the George Eastman House International Museum of Photography and Film.
Exhibit Details
Comprised of 70 black and white photographs, Aging in America highlights the highs and lows of growing older through vivid storytelling, endearing characters, and stunning imagery that shatter the stereotypes of aging.
The photographs are compassionate and often surprising accounts of the highs and lows of growing older. From a 90-year-old heavy machine operator who still works full time, to a foster care program for older adults, this exhibition is a powerful and realistic portrayal of what it means to grow old in today's America. The photographs are accompanied by text panels and captions that give the viewer a deeper understanding of the issues and individuals portrayed in the images.
The exhibit is the creation of photographer Ed Kashi and writer Julie Winokur. More than ten years ago, they set out to document the phenomenon of growing old in an era when the fastest growing segment of society is people over the age of 85. They traveled from coast to coast, and their journey resulted in Aging in America: The Years Ahead.
This traveling exhibition was organized by the George Eastman House International Museum of Photography and Film.
