Renowned photojournalist Bill Bayer’s poignant work takes center stage at the Hoboken Historical Museum in two captivating exhibits. ‘Bill Bayer In Black & White,’ opening on Sunday, April 28, showcases a collection of his striking black-and-white photography, capturing the essence of Hoboken’s past and present. This exhibit offers a glimpse into Bayer’s keen eye for detail and his ability to evoke emotion through his lens.
Complementing ‘Bill Bayer In Black & White’ is the ongoing ‘Hoboken on Fire’ exhibit, featuring Bayer’s harrowing documentation of the devastating fires that ravaged Hoboken between 1978 and 1982. Bayer’s photographs, alongside the accounts of reporter Chuck Sutton for the Hudson Dispatch, provide a first-hand account of this tragic chapter in Hoboken’s history.
The opening reception for ‘Bill Bayer In Black & White’ will be held on Sunday, April 28, from 2 to 5 p.m., in the Museum’s Upper Gallery. This event offers an opportunity to meet the artist and delve deeper into his remarkable body of work. The exhibits are a testament to Bayer’s enduring legacy as a chronicler of Hoboken’s past and present, offering a poignant and captivating window into the city’s rich history.
