New York, NY | November 12, 2025 – On January 29, TILT Institute for the Contemporary Image (TILT) and Center for Black Visual Culture at the Institute of African American Affairs, New York University unveil Wherever There Is Light, an extraordinary traveling exhibition featuring the photography of four formerly incarcerated artists as they share their experiences within the United States penal system. Through emotional and powerful images, the exhibition explores the profound impact of mass incarceration on individuals, families, and communities. The show is curated by Dr. Melanee C. Harvey and is led by Washington, D.C.-based  photographer Larry W. Cook, whose work will also be featured in the exhibit. Cook created a smaller version of the project in 2020 at the Los Angeles art gallery, The Canary Test in California. TILT Institute in Philadelphia, PA,  and Cook collaborated in 2023-2024 on an extended iteration of the project. Wherever There Is Light is on display at the Cooper Square Gallery at NYU (Ground Floor of 20 Cooper Square, New York, NY) from January 29  to February 27, 2026. There will be an opening reception on Thursday, January 29, from 6:00 - 8:00 pm.