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Gordon Roger Alexander Buchanan Parks (November 30, 1912 – March 7, 2006) was an American photographer, composer, author, poet, and film director, who became prominent in U.S. documentary photojournalism in the 1940s through 1970s—particularly in issues of civil rights, poverty and African Americans—and in glamour photography.
Learn about the life and work of Gordon Parks, a pioneering African American photographer, composer, author, and filmmaker who documented American life and culture from the 1940s to the 2000s. Explore his iconic images, books, films, awards, and legacy through the Foundation's exhibitions, publications, and programs.
Gordon Parks (born November 30, 1912, Fort Scott, Kansas, U.S.—died March 7, 2006, New York, New York) was an American author, photographer, and film director who documented African American life.
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Apr 2, 2014 · Gordon Parks was a self-taught artist who became the first African American photographer for Life and Vogue magazines. He also pursued movie directing and screenwriting, working...
Explore the life and work of Gordon Parks, a pioneering artist who used his camera as a weapon against racism and poverty in America. See his photos of Harlem, crime, Malcolm X, and Shaft, and listen to his audio recordings.
Feb 3, 2021 · Gordon Parks documented deep, wounding issues that have long been a part of the US story. Andrew Dickson explores the work of a man who compared his camera to a weapon, yet shot his photos with...
Learn about the life and work of Gordon Parks, a photographer, filmmaker, writer and musician who chronicled the Civil Rights movement and the African-American experience. Explore his timeline from his birth in Fort Scott, Kansas, to his death in 2006, and his achievements in various fields of art and media.
