Joshua Rashaad McFadden is an American[1] visual artist whose primary medium is photography. McFadden explores the use of archival material within his work and is known for his portraiture.[2] He also conceptually investigates themes related to identity, masculinity, history, race, and sexuality.
Biography
editBorn in Rochester, New York, a[3] city known for photography, McFadden was raised by his mother and father and has three brothers.[4] McFadden obtained a bachelor's degree in fine art from Elizabeth City State University, a Historically Black University (HBCU) in North Carolina, where he took his first class in black and white photography.
Education
editMcFadden holds a BA in Fine Art from Elizabeth City State University, and a Master of Fine Art (MFA) in photography from Savannah College of Art and Design.
Career
editMcFadden documented the protests following the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis. He has spoken about the need for diverse representation in media, especially in photography.[5] McFadden has also shared experiences of facing challenges in his profession due to his race, even when possessing valid press credentials.[6]
McFadden is an Assistant Professor of Photography at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) in the School of Photographic Arts and Sciences - College of Art and Design.[7]
References
edit- ^ Maria, Ana. "Não passo um dia sem ser alvo de racismo". público (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2018-12-30.
- ^ Little, Miles (February 23, 2017). "12 African American Photographers You Should Follow Right Now". Time. Retrieved 2018-12-30.
- ^ Penrice, Ronda. "My City, My Self, Time magazine, American Voices". Time.com.
- ^ "After Selma Catalog, LaVerne University" (PDF). artsci.laverne.edu. Retrieved 2018-12-30.
- ^ "A Black photographer's view of America's racial reckoning". www.cnn.com. Retrieved 2023-10-23.
- ^ Bahr, Sarah (2021-05-26). "Beyond Peril: How The Times Responds When a Journalist's Safety Is Compromised". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2023-10-23.
- ^ "Joshua Rashaad McFadden | Rochester Institute of Technology". RIT. Retrieved 2019-08-24.