A live talk with photographer Amar Gupta who journals the stories of Austin's service industry worker affected by the COVID19 pandemic.

About this Event

How has the COVID-19 pandemic affected Austin’s service industry and its workers? Join photographer Amar Gupta, who journals their stories in his photo series, “Out of Service”, for a live talk about his online exhibit with the AARC.

On March 17, 2020, in an attempt to slow the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, Austin-area bars, music venues, and dine-in restaurants were closed. Service industry workers and performing artists have been stuck in limbo ever since— seemingly with no end in sight to when their workplaces will ever reopen. Amar Gupta’s photography captures this moment in the lives of workers who are the lifeblood of small businesses in Central Texas. This series examines the experiences of those affected by the local and national response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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About the Artist

Amar Gupta is an Austin-based photographer known for his large and medium format photography and skate and apparel business, EVRYNG. He seeks abstract connections in his photography and is interested in the way that collections of colors, lines and shapes tell a story that cannot be conveyed by words. Learn more about Gupta and his work by visiting www.amaragupta.com.

Gupta’s photography studio is located at Contracommon in Bee Cave, Texas. He frequently travels around the state to conduct photo-shoots on location.

The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance please contact (512) 974-3914.