Nov 05 2023 97 mins
Our guest today is none other than the visionary photographer, Andre D. Wagner. With a lens that tells stories in a way that words cannot, Andre has made a significant mark in the world of photography. He has been commissioned by The New Yorker, The New York Times, Esquire, W Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, Time, Vogue, well, YouTube the picture. In addition to his editorial work, he was the creative force behind the promotional imagery for the film "Queen & Slim" in 2019.
His first monograph, Here for the Ride, was published by Creative Future in 2017 and he is currently editing a 10-year body of work titled New City, Old Blues. In 2022, he was awarded the Gordon Parks fellowship, and His photographs have appeared in several solo exhibitions and group shows in Los Angeles, New York, and North Carolina.
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Key Links
The Gordon Parks Foundation- permanently preserves the work of Gordon Parks
Gordon Parks - one of the greatest photographers of the twentieth century, was a humanitarian with a deep commitment to social justice.
Andre D. Wagner: New City, Old Blues - Exhibition runs through November 17, 2023
The Strivers Row- A multi-cultural marketing agency specializing in content development, talent relations, and event production.
Queen & Slim - Stylish, provocative, and powerful, Queen & Slim tells a gripping fugitive story steeped in timely, thoughtful subtext.
What to Read
Voices in the Mirror: An Autobiography (Harlem Moon Classics) - Gordon Parks
A Choice of Weapons - Gordon Parks
The Camera - Ansel Adams
The Negative - Ansel Adams
The Print - Ansel Adams
What to listen to
Livin' For The City - Stevie Wonder
Empire State of Mind- Jay-Z, Alicia Keys
Autumn In New York - Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald
Who to follow
W: https://www.andredwagner.com/
IG: Andre D. Wagner (@photodre)
TW: Andre D. Wagner (@photoDre) / X
This conversation was recorded on October 19, 2023.
Host Dario Calmese
Producer: K.T. Thompson
Visual Art Direction and Designs: River Wildmen
Director of Digital Content: Vicky Garcia
Production Asst: Noa Lesche
Original Music composed by Adam Radice
Sound Engineer: Adam Radice
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