“Dynamic Detroit: A Photographic Journey Capturing the City’s Vibrant Rhythm”

The Straits, an exhibition of photography by Andrew Petrov, depicts the transformation of Detroit through expansive images showcasing the city’s culture, industry, architecture, and inhabitants. This exhibition coincides with the soft launch of Moondog Cafe and will be available for viewing from January 17, 2025, to February 1, 2025, with a public gathering on Saturday, January 18, from 6-10 PM.

Roketa Industries

The city’s title, originating from the French “le Detroit” (the strait), signifies its role as a crossroads—an aquatic junction connecting east and west, north and south, as well as the United States and Canada. Detroit functioned as a transit point on the Underground Railroad, a pivotal stop during the Great Migration, and the catalyst for the mass production era that has influenced every part of the globe.

The Straits examines a dynamic city, merging portrait photography, photojournalism, and architectural shots to narrate the tale of Detroit as it progresses into the second quarter of the new century.

The collection showcases images of Detroit’s lively cultural landscape, spanning classical music, techno, and traditional Mexican dance. It features architectural photography of recognizable sites, such as the Masonic Temple and One Woodward Avenue, along with newly built and refurbished structures and installations, such as the Joe Louis Greenway Gateway, the American Riad, and Michigan Central Station.

The exhibition chronicles the 2022 razing of the American Motors Corporation headquarters and the 2023 strike of auto workers. These thematic visuals are paired with portraits of individuals who reside in Detroit.

“This collection doesn’t tell a singular story,” Petrov asserts. “Detroit is a city marked by transformation and disparity.” Drawing inspiration from the narrative artwork of Jacob Lawrence and Diego Rivera, alongside the literature of John Dos Passos and Sinclair Lewis, The Straits utilizes 21st-century digital imaging methods to articulate the narrative of a city in flux.

Andrew Petrov is a photographer and videographer based in Detroit whose artistry spans various genres. He leads Roketa Industries, a Detroit photography studio situated in the historic Russell Woods area. His contributions to the Detroit Symphony Orchestra have been featured in the Detroit News, and his photography of Russell Woods was incorporated in this year’s State of the City report.

Moondog Cafe, inaugurated in 2024, is located on historic Linwood Avenue in Detroit’s Wildemere neighborhood. The café serves as a music venue, a community hub, and a coffee bar featuring a rotating selection of locally sourced food. The Straits signifies Moondog Cafe’s inaugural art exhibition. Co-managed by partners Jared Talaga, Rob Nash, and Joe Darling, Moondog Cafe ensures full wheelchair accessibility. All internal and external areas were designed with an inclusivity-first approach.

Media Information Business Name: Roketa Industries Contact Person: Andrew Petrov Email Address: [email protected] Phone Number: 302-668-9720 Address: 3728 Sturtevant St Detroit Mi 48206

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