Called to the Camera: Black American Studio Photographers at the New Orleans Museum of Art traces the rich history and cultural impact of Black studio photography, bringing together works spanning the 19th century to the present. The exhibition connects the legacy of Black photographers who shaped photographic history with contemporary artists, including Endia Beal, whose work is featured in the exhibition. Beal’s inclusion places her contemporary practice within a broader lineage of Black photographers using portraiture to explore identity, representation, and community. Click here to learn more!
Endia Beal’s photograph, Kennedy, has been acquired by the New Orleans Museum of Art for its permanent collection.