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Michael Cunningham

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b. 1952

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  1. Crowns (Indira Cooper) by Michael Cunningham, Image 1.

    Michael Cunningham

    Crowns (Indira Cooper), 1999

    Gelatin silver print

    15.5 x 19.5 in (39.37 x 49.53 cm)

  2. Crowns (Denise Hartsfield) by Michael Cunningham, Image 1.

    Michael Cunningham

    Crowns (Denise Hartsfield), 1999

    Gelatin silver print

    19.375 x 15.375 in (49.21 x 39.05 cm)

American photographer. Studied at Winston-Salem State University and the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Known for his work, "Crowns," which features portraits of black women in church hats. Has given numerous presentations on this project across the United States.
Michael Cunningham studied at Winston-Salem State University and the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. He is known for his series entitled "Crowns," which features portraits of black women in church hats. This project, and the subsequent “Queens” series, have been presented at the Smithsonian's Anacostia Museum, Studio Museum, High Museum of Art, Cincinnati Art Museum, and in numerous media outlets including, New York Times, USA Today, and CBS News Sunday Morning Show. Cunningham also turned both “Crowns” and “Queens” into award-winning books. In addition, Cunningham is the Executive Director of Urban Shutterbugs, a nonprofit organization aimed at teaching the fine art of black and white photography to inner-city youth.