Jamel Shabazz

Biography

Jamel Shabazz is a renowned American photographer born in Brooklyn, New York, in 1960. He began documenting his peers at 15, inspired by iconic photographers Leonard Freed, James Van Der Zee, and Gordon Parks. Shabazz's work has been showcased in over two dozen solo exhibitions globally, with notable shows including Art Basel and the Brooklyn Museum, and has contributed to numerous publications and social initiatives promoting photography and social responsibility.