OZIER MUHAMMAD – EVENTS THAT CHANGED THE WORLD
2021-10-25Ozier Muhammad (b. 1950) is a Pulitzer Prize winning photojournalist from Chicago who has documented the cultural events of black citizens across the world for over four decades. Our exhibition showcases Muhammad’s dedication to utilizing photography as a truth telling medium that explores racial issues throughout society and sheds light on the daily joys and strife of the African and African American communities.
Muhammad is the grandson of Nation of Islam Founder Elijah Muhammad who mentored popular figures of the civil rights movement including Malcom X and Muhammad Ali. During Muhammad’s childhood he was surrounded by other influential figures such as Gordon Parks and Roy DeCarava. Parks was the first African American photographer for Life magazine and DeCarava is one of the most celebrated photographers of the 20th century. Seeing photographs by Parks and DeCarava peaked Muhammad’s interest and inspired him to pursue a career in photojournalism.
Opposite – Kings Park Basketball: Young men playing pickup basketball in Martin Luther King Jr. Park on the Southside of Chicago, 1970
Exhibition runs through to December 4th, 2021
Keith de Lellis Gallery
41 East 57th Street
New York
NY 10022
