Ming Smith's Radical Intuition at MoMA

MoMA in New York is currently showcasing an exhibition called 'Projects: Ming Smith,' which includes 52 black-and-white images that reflect the artist’s 50-year journey. This display emphasizes Smith's unique combination of humor and subtlety, exemplified in works such as 'James Baldwin in Setting Sun over Harlem, New York' (1979), which employs multiple exposures for surreal effects. Originating from the Kamoinge Workshop during the Black Arts Movement, Smith often fuses abstract and documentary styles, as demonstrated in 'Woman in Kitchen' (1991), where she serves as both subject and photographer. In 'Womb' (1992), a self-portrait overlays a moment with her then-husband David Murray and their son. Although Smith identifies as shy, her art reveals bold intuition and personal expression. The exhibition is open until May 29.