![]() ![]() ![]() In his opening essay, Sargent unpacks the history of black photography, the power of the fashion image in contemporary culture, and the shocking lack of representation even in these times of increased diversity in the creative industry. The book also gives space to a series of illuminating conversations between these artists and big hitters Shaniqwa Jarvis, Mickalene Thomas and Deborah Willis. ![]() In addition rising stars Campbell Addy, Awol Erizku, Quil Lemons, Renell Medrano, Jamal Nxedlana, Adrienne Raquel and Dana Scruggs all make the cut. Other Nataal alumni include Daniel Obasi, Stephen Tayo, Tyler Mitchell and Micaiah Carter. The beautiful tome is brimming with some of Nataal favourite contributors such as Nadine Ijewere (who shot our issue two magazine cover), Ruth Ossai, Arielle Bobb-Willis and Namsa Leuba – all four of whom have shown as part of Nataal’s New African Photography group exhibitions at Red Hook Labs, Brooklyn. Celebrating a new wave of contemporary imagemakers, Antwaun Sargent’s new book features 15 of the best emerging photographers – all black, all brilliant – whose work comfortably straddles the line between art and fashion, and who are defining fresh perspectives on representation, beauty and the body. ![]()
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