The Ulrich Museum of Art at Wichita State University has had a long-standing relationship with Kansas born photographer Gordon Parks. The museum's winter opening will feature the latest acquisitions of one of the country's most important photographers.

The opening of “Visual Justice” will take place 7-9 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, at the Ulrich Museum of Art. The opening will include exhibits in the Ulrich Underground, “The Swim,” a photographic installation by Julia Brown, and in the Beren Gallery, “Transition and Turmoil,” works on paper from the museum’s permanent collection.

The Ulrich now houses 177 photographs from Parks’ journalistic and artistic careers. Parks captured the injustices of the Civil Rights Movement and the stark realities of world strife through images taken during the second half of the 20th century. Some of Parks best known photo essays are represented in the collection, from “Harlem Gang Leader” in 1948, to “Freedom’s Fearful Foe: Poverty” in 1961. The collection is completed with a selection of experimental color images from the last years of his life.

The event is free and open to the public. To RSVP, call 316-978-3664 or email ulrich@wichita.edu.