Joshua Rashaad McFadden
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[edit]
Born 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[edit]
McFadden 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[edit]
McFadden 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.