Anthony Barboza facts for kids

Anthony Barboza (born in 1944 in New Bedford, Massachusetts) is a talented photographer, historian, artist, and writer. His family comes from Cape Verde. He started his career in commercial art over 40 years ago.

Anthony Barboza's amazing skills helped him move into fine arts. He still creates art and adds to the American art world. He is famous for his photos of jazz musicians from the 1970s and 1980s. Many of these photos are in his book Black Borders, published in 1980.

He once said about his portraits: "I'm doing a photograph of how that person feels to me." He uses light, shadows, and other techniques to make his photos special. His recent photo exhibit, Black Dreams/White Sheets, has been shown around the world.

Anthony Barboza's Photography Career

Anthony Barboza moved to New York City in 1963. He was 19 years old and wanted to study photography. He learned from Hugh Bell, a successful Black fashion photographer. Barboza worked for free to gain experience.

He also met Adger Cowans, another successful Black photographer. Cowans introduced him to The Kamoinge Workshop. This group was started by Roy De Carava. It helped African-American photographers share ideas and support each other. This was important because Black photographers faced discrimination back then.

Today, Barboza is the president of Kamoinge, Inc. He continues to help and support other Black photographers.

Early Photography Work in the Navy

In 1965, Barboza joined the Navy. He became a full-time photographer for The Gosport newspaper in Jacksonville, Florida. This is where he really developed his skills. He even had his own photo shows at the Pensacola Art Museum and the Emily Lowe Gallery.

In 1970, his brother Ken Barboza became his agent. This helped Anthony get work with fashion and beauty magazines. He also worked with advertising agencies in New York City.

Barboza's Work in Magazines and Advertising

Anthony Barboza's photos have appeared in many popular magazines. These include The New Yorker, Newsweek, National Geographic, and Vogue. His work has been seen in many different types of publications.

He has also created photos for major companies. Some of these include Coca-Cola, Pepsi, General Motors, and HBO. He has worked with many well-known brands.

Television Projects

Anthony Barboza even co-directed a TV commercial. It featured his friend, the famous jazz musician Miles Davis.

Anthony Barboza's Art and Exhibitions

Anthony Barboza's work is featured in many books about art and photography. His photos help tell stories about culture and history.

Where You Can See His Art

His photographs are part of permanent collections in many important places. These include:

• Museum of Modern Art, New York City
• Studio Museum of Harlem, New York City
• National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC
• Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn, New York
• The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Houston, Texas

Notable Exhibitions of His Work

Barboza's photos have been shown in many exhibitions around the world. Some important ones include:

• 2010: Black Dreams/White Sheets, Bill Hodges Gallery, New York City
• 2010: We Want Miles – Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, Montreal, Canada
• 2009: We Want Miles – Citi de la Musique, Paris, France
• 2006: Sheldon Art Gallery, St. Louis, Missouri (a show just for his "Jazz Moves" photos)
• 2001: Brooklyn Museum, New York (a group show called Committed to the Image: Contemporary Black Photographers)
• 1999: Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC (a group show called Seeing Jazz)
• 1978: Museum of Modern Art, New York City (a group show called Mirrors and Windows: American since 1960)

Community Service

Anthony Barboza has also helped the art community.

• From 1998 to 2000, he was an Associate Curator of Photography for an exhibition at the Brooklyn Museum.
• He has served as a judge for important art organizations. These include the National Endowment for the Arts and the New York State Council on the Arts.

Anthony Barboza's Family Life

Anthony Barboza is married to Laura Carrington. She is an actress who appeared in Lionel Richie's "Hello" music video. She also acted in the soap opera "General Hospital". They have been married for over 25 years. They live in Westbury, New York with their three children: Danica, Alexio, and Lien. He also has two older children, Leticia and Laryssa, from his first marriage.