Black in America: Eli Reed

Eli Reed/ Magnum Photos

Expositions du 16/02/2008 au 15/06/2008 Terminé

German House Gallery New York German House Gallery New York 871 United Nations Plaza . 1st Ave. / 49th St. New York, NY 10017 Phone: +1-212 6109759 german-consulate-ku@nyct.net www.germany.info

A visual compilation harvested from life-enriching travel, astute observation, and creative photography. With persistence and dedication, Magnum photographer Eli Reed pursued what he describes as a “self-assigned” project to translate artistically his encounters with Black Americans from all walks of life, in communities from across the United States, into the medium of photography. The photographs featured in the exhibition are from Reed’s signature 1996 portfolio Black in America, gifted to Eastman House in 2003 to recognize Alison Nordström’s hiring as curator of photographs. Plans are in the works for Reed to update and localize his remarkable survey by undertaking work in Rochester’s Black community.