Gordon Parks (1912–2006) was a pioneering figure in 20th-century photography. As well as being the first African-American photographer to join the Farm Security Administration (FSA) and to become a staff photographer for Life magazine, he was also a writer, film director and composer.
Although best known for documenting issues such as poverty, race relations and civil rights, Gordon Parks was remarkably versatile, turning his gift for visual narrative to subjects as diverse as news coverage, fashion, art and sport. He also captured prominent figures of his era, from Malcolm X to Marilyn Monroe, in a series of memorable portraits. Working in the US and around the world, he was driven by a commitment to social justice: ‘The common search for a better life and a better world is deeper than colour or blood.’
Photofile: Gordon Parks
€14.10
Out of stock
Description
Gordon Parks (1912–2006) was a pioneering figure in 20th-century photography. As well as being the first African-American photographer to join the Farm Security Administration (FSA) and to become a staff photographer for Life magazine, he was also a writer, film director and composer.
Although best known for documenting issues such as poverty, race relations and civil rights, Gordon Parks was remarkably versatile, turning his gift for visual narrative to subjects as diverse as news coverage, fashion, art and sport. He also captured prominent figures of his era, from Malcolm X to Marilyn Monroe, in a series of memorable portraits. Working in the US and around the world, he was driven by a commitment to social justice: ‘The common search for a better life and a better world is deeper than colour or blood.’
Additional information
Related products
Achill: Linda Brownlee
First edition copy from a limited run of 500. Signed by the Artist.
The Palm House: Amelia Stein
A Global collection of planting, constrained in “The Great Palm House” in Glasnevin, Dublin, 2004. Elemental in Black + White, displaying the unique “Pot and Tub” culture of this mature Glass House, prior to its restoration. Structure and form of the vegetation resonates against the skeleton of the House.
Through the Glass Darkly 1946-1997: Harry Thuillier JNR
The exquisite reproduction in this book will allow a wider public to discover the dark beauty of Harry Thuillier’s work . His photographs are full of mystery . They are imbued with a deep sense of grace
€30.00€10.00 Read more