A Dark Horse In Low Light" was an exhibition exploring the story behind the Shirley Card, a symbol of racial bias in photography. The card, named after the white woman featured on Kodak’s color film reference card, became an emblem of an industry standard that marginalized darker skin tones.

First introduced in the 1950s, the Shirley Card's white reference model led to distorted representations of people with darker skin in photos. It wasn’t until the furniture and chocolate industries raised concerns with their images, that Kodak addressed the issue. The result was the release of Kodak Gold Max film, which offered improved dynamic range to accurately capture all skin tones, even in low-light conditions, hence the exhibition’s name.

This exhibition honors individuals who, like "Dark Horses," have defied expectations and excelled in their fields. Through curated film portraits, we celebrate Black individuals who have risen above societal biases, encouraging reflection on representation, diversity, and inclusion.