Gordon Parks
Gordon Parks (1912-2006) was an influential American photographer, filmmaker, and author, renowned for his powerful depictions of civil rights struggles and the African American experience. Born in Kansas to a large family, Parks faced numerous hardships before discovering photography, which became his medium for storytelling. He gained prominence as a photojournalist for Life Magazine, where he captured both the stark realities of poverty and the elegance of fashion. His time in Paris in the late 1940s was a significant chapter in his career, allowing him to explore the vibrant cultural scene and document the post-war recovery of the city.
Born on Nov 30, 1912 (113 years old)
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Liechtenstein:
The exhibition Gordon Parks: a América sou eu showcases around 200 photographs of African American life.
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United Kingdom:
The winner of this year's Bruntwood Prize for Playwriting, Shooters by Tolu Okanlawon, is about real-life African-American photojournalist Gordon Parks.
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France:
Gordon Parks is remembered as a photographer of civil rights and the dignity of those living in black ghettos.
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