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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 · Learn about the life and work of Gordon Parks, a self-taught artist who became the first African American photographer for Life and Vogue magazines. He also directed films like The Learning Tree and Shaft, and wrote novels and memoirs.
Jun 9, 2019 · The pioneering African American photographer Gordon Parks (1912–2006) considered his work during the 1940s and ’50s to be the benchmark for his 60-year career.
Nov 16, 2022 · See the expanded edition of Gordon Parks's landmark photo essay on segregation in the South, published by Steidl and The Gordon Parks Foundation. Learn about the history, context, and impact of Parks's images and texts through this online exhibition.
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