2026 Biennial
The Sweep of Time, Beyond the Horizon
A juried exhibition, The Sweep of Time, Beyond the Horizon emphasizes photography’s unique ability to hold two things at once: the instant and what endures beyond it. The horizon, central to the exhibition, functions as both a literal subject and a symbolic threshold—an opening into broader contexts of time, memory, and continuity. In this way, distance and perspective become the focus while also welcoming works that consider temporal scale and duration, creating a space where history and the future coexist. Some works attend to memory and generational connection, while others imagine what lies ahead. Together, they place the present moment within a wider trajectory.
The Sweep of Time, Beyond the Horizon offers a way of seeing that resists the urgency of the immediate. By presenting diverse lens-based works that embody continuity and expanded vision, the exhibition fosters reflection, patience, and a deeper sense of orientation within time.
Artists: Dylan Bannister, Margaret Day, Margo Geddes, Carol Henry, Patricia Howard, Chuck Miller, Birgit Rudel, PJ Sturdevant, Werner Sun, Crystal Tursich
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Preview: The Sweep of Time: Beyond the Horizon
September 24, 2026
7:00pm – 9:00pm
Ticketed preview of Sweep of Time: Beyond the Horizon. This “Sneak Peak” precedes the public opening of the gallery’s first exhibition period of its twenty-third season. Light refreshments available.
Additional Information: RSVP required. Register here.
Public Opening Reception for The Sweep of Time: Beyond the Horizon
September 25, 2026
6:00pm – 9:00pm
Public opening reception for The Sweep of Time: Beyond the Horizon, accompanied by three lens-based solo exhibitions.
Additional Information: Manifest Gallery resides at street level with ADA compliant entry accessible to those with mobility devices. Staff are on-site to provide assistance to visitors as needed.
Manifest Gallery Tour: The Sweep of Time
September 26, 2026
3:00pm – 4:00pm
Manifest will host a gallery tour where guests can learn about Manifest’s history and be guided through the exhibitions on view, including The Sweep of Time.
Additional Information: RSVP required. Register here. Manifest Gallery resides at street level with ADA compliant entry, accessible to those with mobility devices. Staff are on-site to provide assistance to visitors as needed.
Karen Hillier, Cotton Field, Mudville, TX, 2018. Stereo pinhole photographs output as digital print, 10⅜ × 7 inches. Courtesy of the artist
2026 Biennial
Venue Details
Manifest Gallery
2727 Woodburn Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45206
(513) 861-3638
Tue–Fri Noon–7pm, Sat Noon–5pm
Free to the Public
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