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Image of John Henrik Clarke by Chester Higgins taken in 1998

Chester Higgins Jr.: Mastering the Black Gaze in Photography

Introduction “I don't take pictures. I make them.” — Chester Higgins Jr. If you’ve ever struggled with how to honour your heritage while building a name in an industry that rarely sees you fully, Chester Higgins Jr. offers something rare: a map. Not the kind found in textbooks
Shaun Connell 30 Apr 2025

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