Fall of Berlin Wall 20th Anniversary Commemorated in Frank Michael's New Exhibit, Evolutionary Revolution

Toronto, ON (PRWEB) May 8, 2009 -- The 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall is being commemorated in Frank Michael's new fine art photography (http://www.frankmichael.net/Frank_Michael_Art_and_Design/Welcome.html) exhibit, Evolutionary Revolution. The opening of the exhibit is part of the CONTACT Photography Festival on May 11, 2009. A portion of the proceeds of the sale of each limited edition print will be donated to Hospice Toronto. The opening will take place at Melanie's Bistro, 1870 Danforth Ave, Toronto, Canada.

In his work, Frank strives to highlight the triumph of the human spirit by contrasting the images found on the East and West sections of the Berlin Wall (http://www.frankmichael.net/Frank_Michael_Art_and_Design/Welcome.html). The graffiti found on the West side represents an unstoppable force of creative expression and celebration of the human spirit, whereas the East side is void of human emotion and shows the cracked and peeling paint of a failed communist/fascist state. The contrast of these images serves as a reminder of the dangers of unbridled powers of the state versus human rights and civil liberties. The beauty and explosion of creativity of the West side of the Berlin Wall demonstrates the power of hope, even in the midst of oppression and inhumanity. The images on display as part of the festival are taken from a derelict segment of the wall found on the back campus of a community college in Honolulu, Hawaii. In finding this segment and commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Berlin Wall, Michaels says we are forced to remember our collective past and to prepare for the future.

Some of Frank Michael's fine art photography collectors include several of Hollywood's up and comers, such as:

•    Kellan Lutz, Twilight

•    James Kyson Lee, Heroes

•    Eva Marcille, America's Next Top Model

•    Genne Becker from Fashion Television,

•    April Scott, Model, Author

•    Shar Jackson, Rapper

•    Antonio Sabato Jr, Gardel

•    Pheobe Price, Actress

•    Christine Lakin, Maxim Top 100 Model

•    Kevin Sorbo and Hercules

•    Princess Ann Claire

When asked about why he takes the pictures he does, Frank Michael replied, "It's a way for me to bring something urban, beautiful and interesting into people's lives and homes while reminding them of a historical moment. With a lot of my pieces you may not initially appreciate that what you are looking at is actually graffiti, and for me, that is an interesting symbolic representation of what I am trying to communicate."

About Frank Michael (http://www.frankmichael.net)

Frank Michael started taking photos at an early age with his father's used Leica camera. As a teenager he developed his photos in a homemade darkroom and won first place in a local photography competition. He went on to study science and chemistry and graduated as a pharmacist and practiced for many years before returning to the creative impulse that had earlier captured his heart. Frank Michael's fine art photography can be found on-line as well as Hang Man Gallery in Toronto and Gallerie 505 in Lahaina, Maui.

About CONTACT

CONTACT, http://www.contactphoto.com, is an annual month long festival of photography with over 1000 local, national and international artists at more than 220 venues across the Greater Toronto Area in May. Founded as a not-for-profit organization 13 years ago, CONTACT is devoted to celebrating, and fostering an appreciation of the art and profession of photography. As the largest photography event in the world, and a premiere cultural event in Toronto, CONTACT stimulates excitement and discussion among a diverse audience that has grown to over 1,000,000 and is focused on cultivating even greater interest and participation this year.

About Hospice Toronto

Started in 1988, Hospice Toronto, http://www.hospicetoronto.ca, is Toronto's first volunteer-based, in-home hospice, palliative care program. We provide continuity of hospice care, through volunteer Care Teams, to people living with life-threatening illnesses at no cost. Hospice Toronto helps those facing life threatening illness, spend their last days at home and die in peace and dignity, while comforted by their family, friends and a lifetime of collected treasures.

Over the last 20 years, Hospice Toronto has served 4,200 clients (directly impacting the lives of over 20,000 family members). By providing and advancing compassionate care and leadership in the volunteer-based, home hospice community, Hospice Toronto has become a recognized leader in providing hospice care and support for individuals and their loved ones through all phases of their life-threatening illness.

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