African-American
© James Van Der Zee Archive / The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Culture
Sombre, tender photos of final goodbyes during the Harlem Renaissance
Harlem Book of The Dead — As one of the very few Black photographers operating in the 20th century, James Van Der Zee’s sepia-tinged archive remains a crucial documentation of New York’s African American history. Now, one of his classic books, capturing funeral culture, is back in print.
Written by: Miss Rosen
Photography
Frank Stewart’s epic portrait of Black culture & community
A new, travelling exhibition charts the photographer’s extraordinary journey over the past six decades.
Written by: Miss Rosen
