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Black Liberty Photograph

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United Kingdom

Photography, C-type on Other

Size: 40 W x 60 H x 0.1 D in

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During the Centennial Celebrations for the Statue of Liberty, the overwhelming majority of the literature associated with the monument omit any notion of the abolitionist movements involvement in its formation, despite the fact that in New York City Labolaye was aided with the design by the Anti-Savery Union League. The abolitionist societies praised the newly unveiled "goddess of liberty" as a "tribute to the Union Victory and abolition of Slavery" as did Albert W. Lefaivre, a guest speaker who noted it "ended the emancipation of 5 million brethren." Whether or not the Statue of Liberty was to have been an African American female it was certainly meant to represent an end to slavery and the original model possessed the facial features of an African woman. As the United States only accepted the gift, after Bartholdi removed the chains from her arm and made her facial features and overall design more European it is highly suggestive that the rumour she was originally meant to portray a freed African American are true. History has been silenced and to reflect this white washed deception Liberty cries away the layer of injustice to reveal the true beauty of what should have been. Alex Bland - www.youtube.com/watch?v=-EHIU-9TQWk

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Photography:C-type on Other

Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork

Size:40 W x 60 H x 0.1 D in

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United Kingdom

Alex Bland is a Master Photographer alternating between pure aesthetics and constructed design. After obtaining his second degree from the Winchester School of Art, Alex went onto specialise in Fashion by obtaining a Masters in photography from the prestigious London college of fashion. He has featured in international art publications, and has worked on campaigns for Vogue China, Visionaire, Cartier, and Burberry whilst assisting renowned photographers such as Brendan&Brendan and Sølve Sunsbø. Alex believes the genre of Fashion is the "fidelity of beauty and illusion." This fundamental belief underpins the work he creates making it flutter between the fresh, dynamic and thought provoking. He has been showcased and exhibited by galleries such as Saatchi, Shoreditch town hall and victoria house. Though presently working on his commercial fashion portfolio, Alex feeds his passion for art photography by creating contextualised visual projects. - Saskia Black (Journalist)

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