“Style and Finesse,” Harlem, NY 2010. All Images © Jamel Shabazz
Although it’s too late to see Jamel Shabazz‘s “REPRESENT” at the Brooklyn Central Library, you will be able to bring them home in his new book, “REPRESENT: Photographs from 2005-2012 (Jamel Shabazz Productions). The images in this book feature veterans, gang members, mothers, fathers, protesters, fraternities, sororities, and everyday people from diverse cultural and racial backgrounds. “I realized that my life’s mission over these past three decades has been to contribute to the preservation of world history and culture for future generations to see and learn from. “REPRESENT” is just one of many chapters of this endeavor, and I hope that this work will have its place in the chronicles of history alongside other books of similar subject matter.”
Born and raised in Brooklyn, Shabazz has been documenting “urban life” for over 30 years. He gives a lot back to his community by mentoring youth, both in the field of photography and career planning. Represent.
“The Brothers”
“The Divas”
“Breezy Boy Dancers”
“Federations of Black Cowboys,” Hempstead, NY 2010
“Dandy,” Harlem, New York 2010
SHABAZZ!! Amazing! Thanks for sharing.
This group of vibrant images covers beautifully the diversity of Black culture & lifestyle here in American. I can’t help but smile when I look at them and marvel at your talent and dedication to your craft.
Thank you.
I’m a fan of your work. I really like “Dandy” here.
Jamel’s work continues to show Black culture & lifestyle in a positive, beautiful way. Keep it up my brother.
The “Breezy Boy Dancers” photo is HOT….