Celebration

Exhibition of Pride Photographs by Lester Blum and Peter J. Robinson, Jr.
Grand Hall

In honor of National LGBTQ Pride Month and the 30th anniversary of the City of Alexandria’s first Pride Month back in 1988, the Torpedo Factory Art Center celebrates the history of the LGBTQ movement with “Celebration,” a photo exhibition of Pride celebrations and marches throughout the years, including rare images from the first New York City Pride March in 1970.

Photo credit: Lester Blum, Strength in Unity

Special thanks to resident artist Matthew Cuenca-Daigle (Studio 335) for helping to select the photographers and organize the exhibition.

Opening Reception

ALX Pride
Thursday June 7
7 – 9 pm
The Torpedo Factory Art Center stays open late for ALX Pride, a special mingle in honor of the start of Capital Pride in the DC/Maryland/Virginia area and the 30th anniversary of the City of Alexandria’s support of Pride Month. Stop by for music in the Grand Hall, drinks and snacks, and open artist studios and projects, including a Pride Selfie Station. Proceeds go to benefit NOVA Pride, Northern Virginia’s fastest growing LGBTQ+ organization, with a mission to educate, advocate, and celebrate in service to the LGBTQ+ Community in the area.

About the Artists

Lester Blum

Drawing upon his artistic vision for design, balance, and color as exemplified in his career as a menswear designer, Lester Blum began exploring photography thirteen years ago. His photographs are included in numerous domestic and international private and museum collections.  Lester continues to refine his photography with new concepts and techniques for capturing his wide range of subjects.

Peter J. Robinson, Jr. 

A serious amateur photographer for over 30 years, Peter Robinson uses photographs and today’s image technology to express his fictive eye and share that vision with others and in a variety of formats. Images include his love of street art, still lifes, florals and travel images from around the world.