Invisible Man, Somewhere, Everywhere

Ming Smith (1951)

Synopsis

Oluremi C. Onabanjo examines a single photograph by Ming Smith, emphasizing her exceptional synesthetic abilities and vision. Inspired by Ralph Ellison's "Invisible Man," Ming Smith created a photographic series from 1988 to 1991, with the image "Invisible Man, Somewhere, Everywhere (1991)" as a highlight. The monochrome image depicts a solitary figure on a snow-covered street, illuminated by streetlights. This work encapsulates Smith's exploration of the African American experience. Part of MoMA's "One on One" series, the book underscores Smith's significant impact as a Black woman photographer on photographic history.

Book Details

ISBN-10:
1633451402
ISBN-13:
9781633451407
PUBLISHER:
MOMA
YEAR:
2023
BINDING:
Paperback
PAGES:
48 pages
SIZE:
18 x 23 cm (approx.)
LANGUAGE:
English
MoMA, One on One Series

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