Press
*Featured on the front page of The New York Times Weekend Arts (in print).
At the Whitney Museum, the enduring legacy of the Kamoinge photography collective — 14 distinctive talents finally in the spotlight.
By Holland Cotter. January 13, 2021
Adger Cowans is an 85-year-old photographer and visual artist in Bridgeport, Connecticut. He has worked with celebrated photojournalist Gordon Parks, photographed jazz greats, movie stars and Hollywood sets -- and bore witness to several eras of American history through the lens of his camera. In this video, he reflects on his life’s work, the racism he faced working in a predominately white industry, and what motivates him to make art. Featured on PBS.
Connecticut Public Radio
By Ryan Caron King
At the age of 80, Adger Cowans is finally getting his due. His photography captured the lives of Hollywood elite and regular people going about their lives. Michelle Miller has more.
Lens: Photography, Video, and Visual Journalism. By Maurice Berger, Dec. 20, 2016
Fairfield University Exhibit.
January 28 - June 18, 2022.
The HistoryMakers is a national 501©(3) non-profit research and educational institution committed to preserving and making widely accessible the untold personal stories of both well-known and unsung African Americans. Through the media and a series of user-friendly products, services and events, The HistoryMakers enlightens, entertains and educates the public, helping to refashion a more inclusive record of American history. Learn more…