by Zadie Smith
First published 2018
Deana Lawson's camera captures the raw intimacy of life. In her vivid portraits, families gather, friends embrace, and bodies intertwine. But beneath the surface, Lawson's subjects grapple with the weight of history, the pain of separation, and the search for belonging. As their stories unfold, a tapestry of the modern Black experience emerges – one of resilience, vulnerability, and the universal desire for connection.
Genres: art, african-american, contemporary, non-fiction, biography-memoir, 21st-century
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, resilience
Period: 21st-century
104 pages · Hardcover · Aperture