{"id":168522,"date":"2023-11-14T12:58:03","date_gmt":"2023-11-14T12:58:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/culture.org\/?p=168522"},"modified":"2023-12-07T06:05:59","modified_gmt":"2023-12-07T06:05:59","slug":"genesis-baez-in-whitneys-trust-me-a-tale-of-intimacy-and-art","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/culture.org\/art-and-culture\/genesis-baez-in-whitneys-trust-me-a-tale-of-intimacy-and-art\/","title":{"rendered":"Genesis B\u00e1ez in Whitney’s ‘Trust Me’: A Tale of Intimacy and Art"},"content":{"rendered":"
Discover the inspiring story of Genesis B\u00e1ez, a talented photographer whose work on intimacy and connection has made it to New York’s prestigious Whitney Museum.<\/span><\/p>\n \r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n Genesis B\u00e1ez and her best friend, Jenny Calivas, are both photographers who recently hosted a small show in Brooklyn. They thought it would be a low-key event, mostly for friends and family. Yet, the exhibit grabbed the attention of <\/span>Whitney Museum<\/span><\/a> curators, turning their modest event into a life-changing opportunity.<\/span><\/p>\n B\u00e1ez recalls the day the Whitney team visited their studio. “They moved quietly, really looking at our work. I felt honored,” she said. Soon after, they were offered a chance to feature their art in the Whitney’s ‘Trust Me’ exhibit, a show all about human connections and trust.<\/span><\/p>\n B\u00e1ez’s work is more than just pictures; it’s about human stories and connections. She often includes her family, especially the women, in her work. For example, a photo she took in a New Haven restaurant, called “Sound of a Circle,” captures a scene she had been trying to get right for two years. “When the light hit just right, everything fell into place,” B\u00e1ez explained.<\/span><\/p>\n Her art delves into her own life, too, exploring her Puerto Rican roots and how they shape her identity. For B\u00e1ez, each photograph is a blend of careful planning and happy accidents, making each piece unique and heartfelt.<\/span><\/p>\n But it’s not just about her; it’s also about the people she works with and the friendships she’s built along the way. Jenny Calivas, her best friend and collaborator, has been by her side for over a decade. “Our work is now part of history, side by side in one of New York’s top museums,” B\u00e1ez noted.<\/span><\/p>\n\r\n
A Small Show with Big Impact<\/b><\/h2>\n
The Depth Behind the Lens<\/b><\/h2>\n
Beyond the Frame: Friendship and Legacy<\/b><\/h2>\n