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Sven-Gösta Johansson (1913-1997) The Model (Anna-Lena Lund) c. 1950’s

“The trend today is for museums and galleries to feature artists that were formerly considered “obscure” and are now recognized as discoveries. In addition, both cultures and races are being explored for the value of their artistic heritage,” said Keith … Continued

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“I thought photography or journalism, in general, was a mechanism or a medium that can help explain the problems in our society based on race and based on class, but particularly race,” said Ozier Muhammad. The Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist has … Continued

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Dancing Harry By Ozier Muhammad
Carl Van Vechten Cab Calloway 1933; Courtesy of Keith de Lellis Gallery

In the 1920s, the New York City neighborhood of Harlem was the epicenter for black artists, writers, scholars and musicians. People like Billie Holiday, Cab Calloway, Langston Hughes were all part of The Harlem Renaissance. Known then as the “New … Continued

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NEW YORK STORIES: VINTAGE POSTWAR PHOTOGRAPHS at the Keith de Lellis Gallery showcases 14 photographers who captured the contours and contrasts of the city. The black and white photos explore daily life from 1945 to 1975. Through their lens, these … Continued

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Bedrich Grunzweig, NYC, 1948 courtesy Keith de Lellis Gallery