In the Interest of Time presents work by seven artists with ties to Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky who investigate the relationship of their subject matter to time, moving beyond the conventional wisdom that a photograph captures a single moment of truth.

Joe Vitone photographs family in and around Akron, Ohio, and Lynn Whitney documents Lake Erie over the course of years, revealing insights through duration and accumulation. Osamu James Nakagawa creates images of land once used as Japanese American incarceration camps during World War II, ensuring this history is not lost to time. Robyn Moore employs visual metaphor to represent deep time, geological forces so slow they are imperceptible to humans. Jordanne Renner photographed her family home in 2003. She revisits the images 23 years later with her father and stepbrother, adding layers of memory. Inspired by horror movies, Julie Renée Jones’ installation reflects on how motherhood has altered her sense of time. And Elijah Howe combines contemporary photographs and archival images of the small town of Chained Rock, Kentucky to create an historical narrative that encourages viewers to question documentary truth.

In the Interest of Time, curated by Theresa Bembnister, Independent Curator, is a Featured Exhibition for the 2026 FotoFocus Biennial: The Long View. Now in its eighth iteration, the Biennial activates over 70 exhibitions at museums, galleries, universities, and public spaces throughout Greater Cincinnati, Dayton, Columbus, and Northern Kentucky in October—the largest of its kind in America. The Long View theme considers aspects of time and perspective in photography and film, and how these mediums shape our understanding of the world.

Support for this 2026 FotoFocus Biennial exhibition was provided by FotoFocus.

CAC major annual operating support is provided by the following organizations: ArtsWave, Ohio Arts Council, The AB Cord Charitable Foundation, Bruce Family Charitable Foundation, Constellation Wealth Advisors, Earthward Bound Foundation, Fort Washington Investment Advisors Inc., Friedlander Family Fund, Fotofocus, Greater Cincinnati Foundation, William G. + Mary Janes Helms Charitable Trust, Andrew Howe Family Foundation, The Johnson Foundation, The Kroger Company, KZF Design, Bailey Lamson Family Trust, Motz Engineering, Rosenthal Family Foundation, John J. + Mary R. Schiff Foundation, Nellie Leaman Taft Foundation, Woodward Trust, and Wohlgemuth Herschede Foundation; by CAC’s Board of Trustees: Lucinda Barnes, Gale + Dave Beckett, Storm Boyd, Jay Chatterjee, Nicholas Dunigan, Dianne G. Dunkelman, Andrew Howe, Eric + Jan-Michele Kearney, Michael P. Kelley + Richard G. Oliver, Claudia + Gary Kohlman, Emily Kokenge + David Kitchings, Pamela Kravetz + Craig Davis, Charlie + Caroline Key, George + Linda Kurz, Steven + Emily Lameier, Bruce Lazarus + Phil Weintraub, Rick Michelman + Karen Meyer, Mary + Charles Millitzer, Denise Osterhues, Jennie Rosenthal, Kitty + Dick Rosenthal, Thomas R. Schiff, Rosemary + Mark Schlachter, Stuart + Roz Schloss, Carey + Mike Schroer, Mu Sinclaire, Sara + Michelle Vance Waddell, Chris Varias, and Christy Wulfson; and by the following individuals: Fran + Daniel Bailey, Ronald Bates + Randy Lasley, Dr. Albert Alan Chambers, Robert + Debra Chavez, James Cheng, Michael Cioffi, Kelly Dehan + Rick Staudigel, Andrew Michelman, Dr. John S. Michelman, Bradley + Jennifer Mottier, Barbara K. Myers, Drs. Michael Privitera + Marcia Kaplan, Jens G. Rosenkrantz, Jr. + M. Katherine Hurley, Herbert Robinson + Barbara Sferra, Steve + Julie Shifman, and Lawrence + Maureen Vignola.