Fred Zafran: Just Passing Through
Fred Zafran's solo exhibition *Just Passing Through* presents fine art photography created during his winter 2024 journey to Japan. After traveling to Tokyo to visit an old friend, a change in plans turned the trip into a personal meditation on solitude and transience. Zafran photographed the small villages and snow‑covered landscape of rural Hokkaido, as well as the quiet, glass‑and‑steel corridors of Shiodome and the back alleys of Ginza. The resulting images are luminous, poetic fragments that capture the experience of a solitary traveler moving through an uncertain space between presence and departure. The exhibition is on view at Multiple Exposures Gallery, located in Studio 7 on the first floor of the Torpedo Factory Art Center in Alexandria, Virginia.
When: May 19 through June 28, 2026, open daily from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Opening Reception: Sunday, May 31, 2026 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at Multiple Exposures Gallery, Studio 7, Torpedo Factory Art Center.
Meet the Artist Opportunities: Fred Zafran will be at the gallery from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm on May 24, June 6, and June 13. Visitors are invited to stop in, meet the artist, and explore the exhibition.
Artist Background: Fred Zafran is a photographer of everyday life who carefully observes cities, small towns, and the places we inhabit. His work consists of quiet, poetic images that point beyond appearance to engage and challenge the viewer. He is especially interested in the photographic essay as a means of visual storytelling, creating lyrical, open‑ended narratives rich in symbolism or metaphor. A member artist of Multiple Exposures Gallery since 2012, Zafran is a frequently invited lecturer and juror whose work has been exhibited throughout the Washington, DC area. He and his wife Shelley live in Loudoun County, Virginia.
Exhibition Materials: High‑resolution exhibition images and an artist statement are available upon request for media use.
Venue: Multiple Exposures Gallery, Studio 7 (first floor), Torpedo Factory Art Center, Alexandria, VA.
Hours: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm daily.
Admission: Price not available; free entry likely (not specified in source).
Ages: No age restrictions mentioned; suitable for all ages.
Note: The gallery has moved to Studio 7 on the first floor of the Torpedo Factory Art Center.