Tag: Roy DeCarava

  • Roy DeCarava

    Roy DeCarava

    Born in Harlem in 1919, Roy DeCarava spent over six decades creating a rich body of work exploring the world around him – the everyday life of his beloved community in New York as well as the famous (and infamous) jazz musicians of the day. DeCarava took pains to place Black lives in the forefront…

  • Roy DeCarava – Photographer

    Roy DeCarava was an African American artist who received early critical acclaim for his black and white photography. Initially engaging and imaging the lives of African Americans and jazz musicians in the communities where he lived and worked, DeCarava was a regular presence in Harlem and documented a number of local scenes and people. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roy_DeCarava…