Dawoud Bey Quotes

Photographer

Dawoud Bey is an American photographer known for his profound exploration of race, identity, and history. His work often focuses on the African American community in the United States, capturing the changes in American society through photography.

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“Black people have been killed for directing their gaze at the wrong person. I want my subjects to reclaim their right to look, to see, to be seen.”

People Want Looks Persons Has Beens Black Subjects Black People Wrong Person

Book:Dawoud Bey: portraits 1975-1995

Source: Dawoud Bey: portraits 1975-1995

About the Author

Born: 1953
Known for: Photographer
Quotes: 7

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Dawoud Bey: portraits 1975-1995Related source material

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