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Digressions
Digressions, an exhibition and corresponding book, weaves through an unspecified space and unfolds through experiences, relationships, and histories of growing up and living in the Midwest. Anchored in the liminal, the exhibition is structured around written correspondence and recorded conversations between artists Mark Albain and Joshua Berg, as well as their friends, family, and colleagues. The conversations are unscripted and undirected to allow freedom, authenticity, and chance, resulting in a loose framework that highlights the elusive sensation of immediacy and moving through place.
Change and transformation thread the narrative, exploring the boundaries of experience in the Midwest. The interconnectedness forms the fabric of Digressions, revealing the intricate and interwoven nature of relationships, histories, and day-to-day domestic life. Rooted in the personal and familial spheres, these voices delve into the mundane, yet profound aspects that contribute to a broader understanding of the region. The exhibition encapsulates those in-between moments—mirroring the essence of the unspecific, but deeply personal space that shapes the lives of those who call the Midwest home.
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Left: Joshua Berg, Ludlow, KY, 2024. Archival inkjet print, 30 x 24 inches. Courtesy of the artist. Right: Mark Albain, Until The Real Thing Comes Along, 2018. Toner print, 11 x 8½ inches. Courtesy of the artist
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Mark Albain, Cannabis Sativa, 2023. Archival inkjet print, 24 x 20 inches. Courtesy of the artist
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Mark Albain, Cage’s Night Blooming Cereus, 2021. Archival inkjet print, 50 x 40 inches. Courtesy of the artist
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Joshua Berg, Tyler Street, Delhi, OH, 2023. Archival inkjet print, 50 x 40 inches. Courtesy of the artist
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Joshua Berg, Cleves, OH, 2022. Archival inkjet print, 24 x 30 inches. Courtesy of the artist
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Venue Details
Art Academy of Cincinnati: SITE1212
1212 Jackson St
Cincinnati, OH 45202
(513) 562-6262
Everyday 9am–9pm
Free to the Public
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