Micah Cash's 'Waffle House Vistas' explores the soul of the South

Charlotte-based artist and photographer Micah Cash captures the essence of Southern culture and community in his exhibition Waffle House Vistas, opening June 1, 2025, at the Georgia Museum of Art. Waffle House West Memphis Arkansas pictured. (Photo credit Micah Cash)

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Beginning in 2018, Charlotte-based artist and photographer Micah Cash embarked on a journey both remarkable and unremarkable in its focus – Waffle Houses, all over the American South, and glimpses into the moments and milieux unfolding around them.

A new exhibition at the Georgia Museum of Art at University of Georgia celebrates “Waffle House Vistas,” Micah Cash’s photography collection, with newly commissioned artwork accompanying the expansive image series he captured at 90 Waffle Houses across 11 states.

“Waffle House Vistas” is on view through June 1, 2025, and Micah Cash recently joined “City Lights” host Lois Reitzes to share more about his project.