'The Afronauts': Zambia Space Program Stars in Art Exhibit (Photos)

'The Afronauts' Photographs at Dillon Gallery, NYC

Photographer Cristina De Middel presents "The Afronauts," an exhibition documenting Zambia's little-known attempt to reach space in the 1960's, on view in New York City at the Dillon Gallery from Sept. 5 to Oct. 12, 2013. [Read the Full Story Here]

'The Afronauts' Photographs

"The Afronauts" photography exhibit documents Zambia's little-known attempt to reach space in the 1960's, on view in New York City from Sept. 5 to Oct. 12, 2013. [Read the Full Story Here]

'The Afronauts' Sculpture

"The Afronauts" includes this 3-dimensional artwork. The exhibit documents Zambia's little-known attempt to reach space in the 1960's, on view in New York City from Sept. 5 to Oct. 12, 2013. [Read the Full Story Here]

'The Afronauts' Newspaper Article

A newspaper article describes the space aspirations of a Zambian person. "The Afronauts" photography exhibit documents Zambia's little-known attempt to reach space in the 1960's, on view in New York City from Sept. 5 to Oct. 12, 2013. [Read the Full Story Here]

'The Afronauts' Art Image

"The Afronauts" includes this image. The exhibit documents Zambia's little-known attempt to reach space in the 1960's, on view in New York City from Sept. 5 to Oct. 12, 2013. [Read the Full Story Here]

Five Photographs in 'The Afronauts'

"The Afronauts" includes these images. The exhibit documents Zambia's little-known attempt to reach space in the 1960's, on view in New York City from Sept. 5 to Oct. 12, 2013. [Read the Full Story Here]

Visitors in 'The Afronauts' Gallery Exhibit

Visitors pause in the Dillon Gallery. "The Afronauts" photography exhibit documents Zambia's little-known attempt to reach space in the 1960's, on view in New York City from Sept. 5 to Oct. 12, 2013. [Read the Full Story Here]

'The Afronauts' Wall Art

'The Afronauts' Artworks

'The Afronauts' Gallery Exhibit Graphic

Photographer Cristina De Middel presents "The Afronauts," an exhibition documenting Zambia's little-known attempt to reach space in the 1960's, on view in New York City from Sept. 5 to Oct. 12, 2013. [Read the Full Story Here]

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