From the Series 'Autoportrait' 1989–1990

Joy Gregory (b.1959)

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Joy Gregory (b. England) is a photographer whose work looks at social and political issues, referencing history and cultural differences in contemporary society. She is celebrated for her work on self-identity engaging with ideas around Blackness, femininity and beauty.

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Joy Gregory on her series 'Autoportrait'

In this video, artist Joy Gregory discusses her introduction to photography, the magic of the darkroom and her series 'Autoportraits', which uses self-portraiture to explore positive representations of black women. She addresses the value of failure and offers advice to young or emerging artists who are interested in pursuing a photographic practice.

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