The photography is the creative work of United States Marine Corps Staff Sergeant Christopher Reese of 4th Civil Affairs Group. The show will remain on display at The Art Institute of New York City until December 9, 2005.

The exhibit contains a series of digital images that reflect SSgt. Reese's personal experience during six months of active duty in Iraq. Also on display are images taken by fellow Marines, including scenes of their daily lives. Visitors to the show will explore rarely seen images of the Iraqi people, cityscapes, and a unique portrayal of daily life and culture.

The exhibit has also appeared in Tampa, San Diego, Los Angeles, York, Pittsburgh and Washington DC. Christopher Reese is a faculty member at The Art Institute of Washington, a sister school of The Art Institute of New York City.

In addition to Veteran's Day, November 10 is the 230th anniversary of the U.S. Marine Corps.

Show dates  November 4  December 9th, 2005

Opening Reception on the 230th Birthday of The United States Marines Thursday, November 10, 2005 5  7 pm The Art Institute of New York City 11 Beach Street (near Varick St.) New York, NY 10013 The Art Institute of New York City is one of The Art Institutes (www.artinstitutes.edu), with 31 education institutions located throughout North America, providing an important source of design, media arts, fashion and culinary professionals. The parent company of The Art Institutes is the Education Management Corporation (www.edmc.com) Media Contact: Barbara Vilanova For The Art Institutes 412.242.0796 BVilanova@aol.com