Writer, activist and filmmaker Leo Herrera reads from his text “Our Retrospectives” which considers the timely nature of artist Matthew Placek’s exhibition “Balloons, Umbrellas and Snow” on view in New York City at Baxter Street CCNY & Anthology Film Archives through October 15th 2022. Herrera’s work focuses on the American Queer experience. His films and writings explore the LGBTQ culture, politics and history, paying homage to our past and educating a younger generation. BALLOONS UMBRELLAS & SNOW Matthew Placek Baxter St at CCNY 126 Baxter Street & Anthology Film Archives 32 Second Avenue September 7 - October 15 2022 Tuesday - Saturday 12-5PM NEW YORK CITY BALLOONS UMBRELLAS & SNOW is presented by Baxter St at ccny and MADE POSSIBLE IN PART BY THE ROCKEFELLER BROTHERS FUND WWW.BALLOONSUMBRELLASANDSNOW.COM #balloonsumbrellasandsnow #matthewplacek #kodak #35mm #film #baxterstccny #anthologyfilmarchives #rockefellerbrothersfund #matthewplacek