Historic New Castle opening Oct. 25 for “In a New Light,” exhibition based on New Castle photography book.
Exhibition event opening for In a New Light, beginning its month-long residency. The installation is based on images featured in the new book Within Walking Distance: Historic New Castle.
Within Walking Distance: Historic New Castle is the 16th book by Delaware author and photographer Frank Moriarty.
This free and open to the public opening will be held from 5pm until 8pm, with complementary beer and wine available, along with discounted books signed by author Moriarty.
The installation at The Arsenal will consist of two dozen color, enlarged prints capturing visual elements of Historic New Castle. In a New Light will run from October 25 through November 20, 2024.
About the book
Within Walking Distance: Historic New Castle is a full-color, 172 page hardback book containing over 350 photographs taken over a five-year period from 2019 through 2024. Historic New Castle is where William Penn first set foot upon American soil in 1682. But this unique river town is not solely defined by its distant past. Its streets, alleys, and pathways are vibrant with color and new sights waiting to be discovered. Its stage is set by hundreds of years of buildings that escaped destruction by impulsive developers, lending the town the feel of an architectural kaleidoscope. That setting is now flavored by events, characters, and expansive natural beauty, all unforgettably depicted in Within Walking Distance: Historic New Castle.
About the photographer/author
Frank Moriarty is a photographer, writer, musician, and the author of 16 nonfiction books on subjects ranging from music to motorsports and automotive development programs. He has contributed articles to national publications on a wide variety of topics, and recorded and released various music projects. His most recent book – a critically acclaimed musical analysis/biography titled Modern Listener Guide: Jimi Hendrix – was inspired by witnessing Hendrix in concert at close range in 1969. Frank is also the founder of Aerospace Perceptions, a website focusing on aviation and spaceflight.
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