Dawoud Bey: Picturing People

Since 1975, photographer Dawoud Bey has developed a body of work distinguished for its commitment to portraiture as a means for reflecting social circumstances. Ranging from street encounters to studio portraits, Bey has investigated numerous photographic methods to find increased engagement with his subjects.

The Renaissance Society exhibition that this catalogue accompanies (May 13–July 13, 2012) included selections from Bey's work spanning the thirty years from 1982 to the present. The exhibition offered a comprehensive look at Bey's oeuvre, and provided an opportunity to explore related subjects in art history and social discourse, such as the presentation of self, race, site, and the relationship between artist and subject.

Interview with the artist and Hamza Walker. Texts by Arthur Danto and Julie Bernson.

Produced by the Renaissance Society, 2013, hardcover with jacket, 115 pages, 9 x 8 inches.