This photography exhibition by Chicago-based photographer Elijah Barnes was curated by Kindred Noir. It was presented in partnership with The.BlkRoom, took take place in the Corridor Gallery Space.

Barnes’ work captures the poetry of contemporary life through a dreamlike, ethereal visual language. Known for his evocative conceptual portraits, his photographs reimagine Black culture while exploring themes of beauty, identity, and the ongoing pursuit of freedom. Through layered imagery and symbolic storytelling, Somewhere on the Way to Freedom reflects on the spaces between memory, movement, and possibility—inviting viewers to consider how the past, present, and imagined futures shape Black life.

The evening will included an artist-led walkthrough of the exhibition and a moderated artist talk, offering deeper insight into Barnes’ creative process and the themes behind the work.