The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture will debut a new exhibition; “Gordon Parks: 100 Moments” in Harlem in mid-July. Gordon Parks, the photographer, filmmaker, writer and composer who passed away in March, 2006 at the age of 93 was the quintessential renaissance man.
“Gordon Parks: 100 Moments celebrates a photographer who transformed the visual story of America with his ever-questioning lens, highlighting—in particular—the significance of Parks’s photographs from the early 1940s.
100 Moments focuses on Parks’ photographic practice of documenting African Americans in Harlem and Washington, D.C., during a pivotal time in U.S. history.”
“Gordon Parks was one of the seminal figures of twentieth century photography. A humanitarian with a deep commitment to social justice, he left behind a body of work that documents many of the most important aspects of American culture from the early 1940s up until his death in 2006, with a focus on race relations, poverty, Civil Rights, and urban life. In addition, Parks was also a celebrated composer, author, and filmmaker who interacted with many of the most prominent people of his era—from politicians and artists to celebrities and athletes.”
Portrait of Gordon Parks in 1991. Photographer: Claire Yaffa
Gordon Parks: 100 Moments
July 12. 2012 – December 01. 2012
Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, Latimer/Edison Gallery
(515 Malcolm X Boulevard, New York, NY 10037)
Also, Parks’ long time friend, fine arts photographer and abstract expressionist, Adger Cowans, will have a presentation, “A Personal Point of View” next weekend.
“Gordon Parks: A Personal Point of View is a presentation by Adger Cowans, the distinguished fine arts photographer and abstract expressionist. Cowans will discuss his personal collection of photos of Gordon Parks, while providing a deeper look at the life, work, and legacy of his longtime friend.”
Gordon Parks: A Personal Point of View
Saturday, July 14th 2012, 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture
Free registration required via phone & online
212 – 491 – 2040 & http://www.eventbrite.com/event/3849439778
Learn more about the exhibition: http://bit.ly/KYpubN
& the presentation: http://www.nypl.org/locations/tid/64/node/172400
Map & Directions: http://www.nypl.org/locations/tid/64/directions
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