Photographers Loris Waselchuk, Philadelphia; Brian Branch-Price, New York; Brian Frank, San Francisco; Deborah Espinosa, Seattle

Window Into Solitary is a photography exhibition with the goal to educate and activate the public about the profound impact and harrowing consequences of the widespread use of solitary confinement in American prisons. The project is in conjunction with the publication of Ending Isolation: The Case Against Solitary Confinement, a new book by Christopher Blackwell, Prof. Deborah Zalesne, Kwaneta Harris, and Dr. Terry Kupers exposing the cruel and unusual punishment experienced by close to 125,000 of our fellow citizens each day inside prisons across America. 

The exhibit focuses on 17 formerly incarcerated people from across the U.S. who have spent extensive amounts of time in solitary. In addition to powerful photographic images, the exhibit will include written testimony by the participants about their experiences in solitary confinement and their thoughts about its widespread use across the U.S. carceral system.

Exhibition Dates: March 14th, 2026 - April 30th, 2026
Opening Reception: March 14th, 2026 5pm - 8pm

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