Pieces of a Man

'Pieces of a Man' brings together 25 years of street photographs by noted American photographer Jamel Shabazz."Beginning in Brooklyn's tight-knit neighborhoods, including his own, Jamel Shabazz captured a true reflection of people of color now revered as a form of social commentary. His work resonates around the world because it is authentic. He has the authority to speak for us and yet he maintains genuine humility and respect for his people. From the streets of Brooklyn to Europe to Africa, Jamel's work is inclusive and compassionate without imposing his views on how people should represent themselves. He gives his subjects control over their own image, and in that you see the dignity that he sees in them; turning everyday people into icons. While some celebrate an era or style, Jamel reminds us to celebrate the people, not just the image."

Author: Jamel Shabazz
Publisher: Artvoices Art Books
Published: 05/16/2023
Pages: 316
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 3.25lbs
Size: 11.30h x 8.70w x 1.00d
ISBN: 9780692631850

About the Author
Farber, Paul: - Paul M. Farber is a scholar of American and Urban Studies. He is currently a Postdoctoral Writing Fellow at Haverford College. Farber received a PhD in American Culture from the University of Michigan. He previously was the Doctoral Fellow at the German Historical Institute in Washington, D.C., and a visiting scholar in the Urban Studies program at the University of Pennsylvania.Hanif, Akintola: - Photojournalist and filmmaker Akintola Hanif's photography and film projects have been featured in such venues as Danny Simmons Corridor Gallery, Aljira, a Center for Contemporary Art and the Newark Museum. His corporate commissions include projects for Prudential and Red Bull. He currently works as the resident documentarian for YouthBuild Newark. His first short film, FREEDOM OR EVERYBODY DIES was produced for The Museum of African American Music. His latest film MORAL PANIC: More Heat Than Light chronicles gang life and the challenges of prisoner reentry and was produced by the New Jersey Institute for Social Justice.Jennings, Terrence: - Photographer Terrence Jennings was born on the planet called Brooklyn, NY. He began professionally photographing in 1999 and since, his images have appeared in such publications as People Magazine, The New York Times, Vibe Magazine, Rolling Stone Magazine, Uptown Magazine, Trace Magazine, Hip Hop Weekly, The Source Magazine, Savoy Magazine, BET.com, The London Observer, The Amsterdam News, The Village Voice and several others. In addition, his writings as well as photographs, have appeared in several photo art books such as 'Posen Beauty " by Deb Willis, "Obama: The Historic Campaign in Photos'(Amistad Books) by Deb Willis and Kevin Merida, " A Time Before Crack" by Jamel Shabazz (Powerhouse Books) "BLACK: A Celebration of our Culture" (Hylas Publishing), and " In Our Own Image" by Karen Pughes & Patrick Bass (Running Press). In 2005, he became a founding Photographer for Nubuzzphoto.com, a digital wire service founded by Celebrity Photographer Johnny Nunez. Since, his media coverage has been syndicated by several international photo agencies. His Images are currently represented by Polaris Images and he lives to photograph in Brooklyn, as a Freelance Photographer with a passport.
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