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Gordon Parks
Gordon Parks
A pioneering filmmaker and photographer, Gordon Parks (1912-2006) was the first African American to produce and direct major motion pictures. He is best known for his powerful photographs depicting the harsh conditions of poverty in America, particularly those of African Americans.
A Harlem Family (1968)
A Harlem Family (1968)
In 1968 Parks published his photo essay A Harlem Family inTIme magazine. The essay showed the Fontenelles, a family living in desperate poverty in Harlem, a largely african-american neighbourhood in New york City. He essay helped revel the deep economic racism present in America during the 1960's & '70s
In 1968 Parks published his photo essay A Harlem Family inTIme magazine. The essay showed the Fontenelles, a family living in desperate poverty in Harlem, a largely african-american neighbourhood in New york City. He essay helped revel the deep economic racism present in America during the 1960's & '70s
Gordon Parks - The Fontenelles at the Poverty Board, Harlem, New York, 1967.
Gordon Parks - Rosie Fonetenelle Cleans the Bathtub, Harlem, New York, 1967
Gordon Parks - Norman Fonetenelle, Sr., Harlem, New York, 1967
Gordon Parks - Bessie and Little Richard the Morning After She Scalded Her Husband, Harlem, New York, 1967
“Is that to keep out the rats?” Mr. Parks asked Norman Jr. “Naw, they eat right through this stuff. This is to keep out that cold wind.”
Gordon Parks, courtesy of The Gordon Parks Foundation The living conditions of the Fontenelle family shocked readers of the March 8, 1968 issue of Life. Money was raised for a new home, but tragedy struck not long after they moved in.
References: https://lens.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/03/05/gordon-parks-harlem-family-revisited/. Retrieved April 4, 2020.
http://www.gordonparksfoundation.org/exhibitions/a-harlem-family-1967?view=slider. Retrieved April 4, 2020.
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