THE NEW BLACK VANGUARD | Photography Between Art and Fashion

By Antwaun Sargent

Antwaun Sargent discusses the inclusion of black models in the fashion and art industry and the resulting transformation of relevant media coverage; specifically the increase in diverse imagery shot by international Black photographers. Through her illustrated essay, Sargent sheds light on the position of Black models in the industry and the entanglements between art, fashion, and culture relevant when constructing a photograph. As well as the impediments that have historically obstructed black photographers’ immersion in the fashion and art industries.

Interviews include Campbell Addy, Jamal Nxedlana, Shaniqwa Jarvis, Renell Medrano, Mickalene Thomas, Quil Lemons, Deborah Willis, Tyler Mitchell, Daniel Obasi, Stephen Tayo.