ICP Hosts Conversation on The Black Yearbook with Adraint Bereal, Deborah Willis, and malaika newsome
On the occasion of the exhibition 'Photobooks USA: 2000-25', the International Center of Photography (ICP) in New York City will present a discussion featuring photographer Adraint Bereal, Dr. Deborah Willis, and malaika newsome. The conversation will focus on the role of yearbooks and family albums in conveying shared histories and their significance for the future of Black storytelling, referencing the influence of the Black Photographer's Annual. This event will take place both in person at ICP's Lower East Side venue and online, with tickets for in-person attendance costing $5, which includes access to the galleries. Bereal's 'The Black Yearbook', a self-published work from his University of Texas graduation, highlights portraits, personal reflections, and interviews that delve into campus culture and the experiences of Black students. This event is part of ICP's ongoing initiatives related to contemporary photography and photobooks.
Key facts
- ICP hosts a conversation on The Black Yearbook.
- Participants: Adraint Bereal, Dr. Deborah Willis, and malaika newsome.
- Event tied to exhibition 'Photobooks USA: 2000-25'.
- Bereal's The Black Yearbook is featured in the exhibition.
- Discussion focuses on yearbooks and family albums in Black storytelling.
- Event offered in person at ICP (Lower East Side, NYC) and online.
- In-person tickets cost $5 and include gallery access.
- The Black Yearbook was self-published by Bereal after graduating from the University of Texas.
Entities
Artists
- Adraint Bereal
- Dr. Deborah Willis
- malaika newsome
Institutions
- International Center of Photography (ICP)
- University of Texas
Locations
- New York City
- United States
- Lower East Side