A Great Day in Brooklyn, 2008.
Now, an exhibition at theBronx Documentary Centerdisplays 50 years of those moments.
From street fashion to family bonds to the criminal justice system, Shabazz has documented it all.
“A Great Day in Brooklyn,” 2008.
His knack for capturing the moment, even with complete strangers, and creating engaging imagery has never waned.
Taken without judgment, his imagery gives equal treatment to people from all walks of life.
What I want young people to see is the importance of photography and documentation…
“A Time of Innocence,” Red Hook, Brooklyn, 1980.
It’s vital to record our legacy, hesaidin an interview about the show.
Seconds of My Life: Photographs from 1975-2025is on view until April 20, 2025.
Jamel Shabazz is known for his incredible documentary photography taken across five decades.
“Untitled,” NYC, 1997.
A Time of Innocence, Red Hook, Brooklyn, 1980.
Untitled, NYC, 1997.
The X-Men, NYC, 1985.
“The X-Men,” NYC, 1985.
From street fashion to family bonds to the criminal justice system, Shabazz has documented it all.
Best Friends, Brooklyn, 1982.
Holding On, Savannah, GA, 1995.
“Best Friends,” Brooklyn, 1982.
Church Ladies, NYC, 2024.
Black in America, Crown Heights, Brooklyn, 2010.
Waiting, Brownville, 2010
Alicia Keys, NYC, 2018.
“Holding On,” Savannah, GA, 1995.
Hope for a Better Tomorrow, Coney Island, 2014.
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“Church Ladies,” NYC, 2024.
Rickers Island, 1985
“Black in America,” Crown Heights, Brooklyn, 2010.
“Waiting,” Brownville, 2010
“Alicia Keys,” NYC, 2018.
“Hope for a Better Tomorrow,” Coney Island, 2014.
