Morell, Abelardo. Voyages (per)Formed: Abelardo Morell. October 23, 2000 - February 28, 2001.

Southeast Museum of Photography, Daytona Beach Community College, 2000. [One of a series of Voyages (per)Formed exhibits that also included Alison Nordstrom, Carol Flax, and Peter Goin.] Glossy wraps, 10 pages (including covers, 8 black-and-white illustrations consisting of portions of images from old travel scrapbooks and postcards. Like new. Uncommon. Summary:

Voyages (per)Formed: Abelardo Morell is a 10-page exhibition catalog detailing a solo photography exhibition that ran from October 23, 2000, to February 28, 2001. Organized as part of a multi-artist series addressing travel, history, and perception, the exhibition was presented by the Southeast Museum of Photography at Daytona Beach Community College in Florida, with elements also traveling to the Photographic Resource Center at Boston University.

Overview of the Catalog

• The Artist: Abelardo Morell, an acclaimed Cuban-American photographer internationally renowned for his innovative, large-format imagery exploring the intersection of optics, everyday spaces, and art history.

• Content & Structure: This slim, staple-bound softcover catalog features an essay contextualizing Morell's unusual approach to travel narratives. It functions as part of a thematic installation series by the museum that also spotlighted artists like Carol Flax and Peter Goin.

• Visuals: The booklet includes 8 black-and-white illustrations consisting of portions of images pulled from vintage postcards and historical travel scrapbooks.

Core Theme: The Optic Journey

True to Morell’s broader practice, Voyages (per)Formed reinterprets the traditional idea of a physical journey. Rather than relying on simple documentary travel snapshots, the exhibition explores how images, artifacts, and memories are constructed through time.

By manipulating historical travel ephemera, vintage print materials, and the mechanics of light, Morell challenges the viewer's perception of distant places, transforming flat, historic paper records into multi-layered, atmospheric optical experiences.