by Sandy | Jun 1, 2007 | Galleries, Museums, Photograhy
International Center for Photography, NYC – portraits of men and women of achievement from 1850 to the present:
Earth Kitt, Paul Robeson, Louis Armstrong Marian Anderson, Langston Hughes, Judith Jamison.
The exhibition includes portraits produced by photographers such as Berenice Abbott, James VanDerZee, Edward Weston, Gordon Parks, Irving Penn, Carl Van Vechten.
It’s called the history of black achievement, but, needless to say only a fraction of the “accomplished” ones`during this period can be represented – but, still definitely worthwhile seeing.
According to the I.C.P site, this inaugurates the new National Museum of African American History and Culture, and features 86 pieces from the collections of the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, DC.
MUSEUM |1133 Ave. of the Americas at 43rd NY, NY
Phone 212-857-0000
www.icp.org
by Bob Martin | Mar 30, 2007 | Artist, Culture, Photograhy
There is old school grittiness in Dee Dee’s photographs. I am reminded of Brassaï, and possibly Gordon Parks, a blunt truthfulness about the way that things are. It’s genuinely real and beautiful. Her work will be featured in two exhibits in Phoenix Arizona. April 6 to June 27 at the Herberger Theater Center and the entire month of June at the Burton Barr Library. 
Dee Dee says
Photography is magic!
It captures moments in time and connects the viewer with the experience. My work explores and examines the life of a people: their past, their present and their future. My photographs are simply about creating, connecting and sharing. They tell stories of people, places and things. The images capture the wit and immortalize the legacy of the strength, struggle and the eternal spirit of my people.
They illustrate the impact of our complex commonality and universal kinship. My work represents the triumphantly enduring faith and pride of Black People! My passion is to share my people’s journey through photography; and because we’re not monolithic, the viewer will experience a myriad of expressions.
Dee Dee Did It Photography
International Center for Photography, NYC – portraits of men and women of achievement from 1850 to the present:
