Under the patronage of Sir Arthur and Lady Foulkes, a group of about 250 - 300 people gathered to witness the historical unveiling of The Bahamian Collection--40 photographic portraits of men and women from all walks of life, who together represent the heart, soul and spirit of the Bahamian character.

Opening just one day after the 40th Anniversary of Independence celebrations on July 11th at the National Art Gallery of the Bahamas (NAGB), the exhibit comes as the brain child of award-winning photographer Duke Wells and his wife, Lisa, who called the Collection "a vital expression of Bahamian identity..."