We Live in Harlem

I’m back, Harlem! It has been 35 years since my first visit. It was a snowy day just before Christmas. I was introduced to Harlem, specifically to 135th street, when I came to conduct a photo interview for Broadway. Contrary to what I heard in Japan about Harlem, I found a happy, generous and kind community. Although I encountered some dangerous situations during my time in Harlem, my passion toward the neighborhood and community has never gone away. I found myself drawn back to Harlem for 13 years since 1982, continuing to photograph the neighborhood thanks to the support from the people of Harlem. To my friends who I met during my time in Harlem – how are you? The thirty-something-year-old me is now in my seventies. I would love to reunite with the people I met and where I spent my happiest time when I was young, filled with passion and dreams. I hope those who can recall Harlem in the 80’s, those who know only of present-day Harlem, and more of those who live in New York will enjoy this exhibit.   -Yasuo Wakaiki         PHOTO EXHIBITION photographer YASUO WAKAIKI "We live in Harlem" exhibition committee members Coordinator: Hiroshi Kono         Hello Harlem, What have you been up to? Let's get together, catch up and share some memories.         JOIN US ON A JOURNEY DOWN MEMORY LANE.     RSVP     June 14 @6pm Opening Reception ---- 2 WEEKS ONLY!  June 14 - 27, 2018 DON'T MISS IT!         HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!  LOCATION: The Dwyer Cultural Center, 258 St.Nicholas  Ave, Harlem, NY 10027  ENTRANCE: 123rd Street between St. Nicholas Ave & Fredrick Douglas Blvd TRAINS: A, B, C, D (nearest) or 2,3 (a few blocks) Harlem-125th Street Station CONTACT: thedwyercc@gmail.com