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“My photographs are subjective and personal-they’r e intended to be accessible, to relate to people’s lives... People-their well-being and survival-are the crux of what’s important to me.”

Quote by Roy DeCarava

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Roy DeCarava
Roy DeCarava

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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