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Gordon Parks: People Speak
Gordon Parks' new exhibition asks his subjects what they remember, not critics.
In brief
Gordon Parks' new exhibition asks his subjects what they remember, not critics. The exhibition centers on people sharing their stories with Parks' camera, not critics. Originally reported by Digital Camera World.
Gordon Parks' People
Gordon Parks photographed Malcolm X, Muhammad Ali, and others in the civil rights movement.
“Parks didn't bring elegance to black life; he captured the elegance that was already there.”
20th Century Voices
The exhibition features reflections from Malcolm X's daughter, Muhammad Ali's widow, and others.
“Cora Taylor recalls not knowing who to trust that day and warning her mother about the photograph.”
People Over Critics
The gallery asks subjects what they remember, not critics or curators.
“Marking the 20th anniversary of the Gordon Parks Foundation, Gordon Parks: Voices in the Mirror aims to reset that balance.”
Civil Rights Stories
Parks captured the civil rights movement, segregation, and everyday life under Jim Crow.
“Eldridge Cleaver and his wife, Kathleen, were photographed in Algiers, Algeria, in 1970.”
Family Reflections
The exhibition includes reflections from Parks' subjects' families.
“Lonnie Ali, widow of Muhammad Ali, and Qubilah Shabazz, daughter of Malcolm X, share their stories.”
Exhibition Details
Gordon Parks: Voices in the Mirror runs at Jack Shainman Gallery in New York until November 6.
“Parks, says DuVernay, didn't bring elegance to black life; he captured the elegance that was already there.”
The big picture
The exhibition centers on people sharing their stories with Parks' camera, not critics.
