© Zanele Muholi, courtesy Yancey Richardson Gallery.  Sunday Francis Mdlankomo, Vosloorus, Johannesburg, 2011

Eleven artists come together for tête-à-tête, an exhibit exploring conceptions of the black body from African American perspectives, both male and female. Featured photographers include Derrick Adams , LaToya Ruby Frazier , Jayson Keeling , Deana Lawson , Zanele Muholi , Clifford Owens, Mahlot Sansosa, Malick Sidibe, Xaviera Simmons, Mickalene Thomas , and Hank Willis Thomas. The exhibit will be on display at the Yancey Richardson Gallery through August 24, 2012.

© Derrick Adams, Courtesy Yancey Richardson Gallery. STATIC/DISTORTION/INTERFERENCE, 2011-2012.

© Clifford Owens, Courtesy Yancey Richardson Gallery. Anthology (Nsenga Knight), 2011

© Deana Lawson, Courtesy Yancey Richardson Gallery.Thai, 2009.

© Mahlot Sansosa, Courtesy Yancey Richardson Gallery. no. No No. i definitely choose yoU, 2012