Beuford Smith

1941–

Introduction

Socially conscious photographer created images of life in Black communities in New York City, including jazz musicians and the aftermath of the assassination of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. He was a member of the Kamoinge Workshop.

Country of birth

United States

Roles

Artist, photographer

ULAN identifier

500467583

Names

Beuford Smith

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First acquired
2020

API
artists/19644



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