Muslim Rally

1963

Gordon Parks

Associated Names
Gordon Parks

Artist, American, 1912 - 2006

This is a black and white photograph of newspapers held in a crowded place. The image shows a stack of newspapers with headlines about social injustice and police violence, including phrases like "BROTHERS OF THE KILLERS SELECTED TO JUDGE!" and "UNARMED NEGROES MURDERED IN COLD BLOOD BY POLICE," along with the name "Muhammad Speaks." The background shows blurred outlines of people and their solemn expressions. The composition highlights civil rights and social justice themes, reflecting historic struggles and activism. The photo conveys the seriousness and urgency of these issues through the focus on key words and imagery in the newspapers, offering a commentary on societal challenges.
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Artwork overview

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Gordon Parks, New York; gift to the Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC 1998; acquired by NGA, 2016.

Associated Names

Exhibition History

1997

  • Half Past Autumn: The Art of Gordon Parks, Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, September 10, 1997 – January 11, 1998

Inscriptions

on verso, by LIFE, center stamped in purple ink inverted: LIFE MAGAZINE / LIFE PHOTO BY / Gordon Parks / TAKE NO. / 9th / DATE / 5-8-63 / SET NO. 66874 / STORY & LOCATION / Black Muslims; center left in graphite perpendicular underlined 874 / 9C9 / 29[?]; center stamped in red ink: REPRODUCTION FORBIDDEN / This photograph is owned / by LIFE. Republication or / re-use for advertising, / publicity or promotion is / not permitted.; by Corcoran Gallery of Art, bottom right corner in graphite: CGA#153 [exhibition number for Half Past Autumn]

Wikidata ID

Q64154558

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