Exhibitions

Exhibitions are back bigtime at the Duke Center for Documentary Studies (CDS)! Stop by to view our current exhibition, “Emerging Documentary Work,” and check again soon for information about what’s going up Fall 2025. 

Summer Hours

Monday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. 
 

On View Now 

Emerging Documentary Work | April 24 – August 29, 2025

A woman sits in a brick building entrance outside with a Duke arch behind her, and with images of her wrapped in plastic to her left and right.
This mural-size portrait by Yile Liu (DKU ‘26) is one of the works on display.

Explore our vibrant and wide-ranging showcase of emerging documentary work by more than 80 students enrolled in CDS courses during the 2024–25 academic year. From striking black-and-white prints by new photographers to compelling capstone projects by rising and graduating seniors, this showcase highlights the breadth and depth of student storytelling across media.

Nearly every wall in the CDS galleries and surrounding spaces is filled with fresh documentary perspectives — don't miss the chance to see this work by the next generation of documentarians.

Find more details in our exhibition guide.