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Quote by Roy DeCarava

“The artist creates the material that we look back upon as part of history.”

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Roy DeCarava was an American photographer and artist renowned for his visual narratives of African Americans. His work profoundly depicted the lives, cultures, and identities of this group, profoundly influencing contemporary photographic art. more

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