Bill Cottman: Living With Light

Cottman takes photographs to save things. That could be a Minneapolis street scene that looks for a moment, in a certain light, like Harlem in the nineteen-thirties. Or it could be a sweet second of his mother’s life, or a glimpse of women doing the secret things that women do. One of the Twin Cities’ most celebrated African-American photographers, Cottman and his camera bring light to intimate family moments and respect to neighborhoods that aren’t often noted for their beauty. In this exhibit, he previews several current projects, including a tribute to his mother, an essay about life in the Jordan neighborhood, and a journey to Paris’ Place des Vosges. 2400 Plymouth Ave. N., Minneapolis; 612-587-0230