Inspiring community participation in the creative process using the power of photography as a catalyst for social action and advancing concepts of peace, equality and justice.
Photograph by John Shearer, Martin Luther King Funeral - Crowd with Darkening Sky, Atlanta, 1968
AMERICAN MOMENTS: JOHN SHEARER
December 9th thru April 21st, 2024
Join us at The Capa Space to see over 30 of John Shearer’s powerful images. John Shearer was an acclaimed photojournalist who captured iconic images of major historical events in the 1960s-1970s. Shearer leveraged his unique perspective as a Black photojournalist to document these turbulent decades.
This exhibition was made possible through the generous support of Julie and Kip Testwuide.
ROBERT CAPA
Born in Budapest in 1913, Robert Capa is considered the world’s greatest war photographer. He documented the Spanish Civil War, the Japanese invasion of China, WWII including the landing at Normandy, as well as other conflicts.
Capa was a groundbreaking photojournalist who placed himself in the middle of military conflicts to document the destruction of lives and property while also capturing the survivors who marched on through life, their human spirit in triumph over unspeakable adversity.
"If your pictures aren't good enough, you're not close enough" Robert Capa
Photo: Robert Capa, [American troops landing on Omaha Beach, D-Day, Normandy, France], June 6, 1944. International Center of Photography, The Robert Capa and Cornell Capa Archive, Gift of Cornell and Edith Capa, 1992 (2991.1992) © International Center of Photography/Magnum Photos
CORNELL CAPA
Born in Budapest in 1918, Cornell had three major interrelated careers: as a champion of the work of his brother Robert, as founder of the International Center for Photography in NYC and as an advocate for ‘concerned photography’, work that contributes to the understanding or well being of humanity.
"Photography has the capacity to provide images of man and his environment that are both works of art and moments in history" Cornell Capa
Photo: Cornell Capa, [Inmates playing chess from prison cells, Attica Correctional Facility, Attica, New York], March 1972. International Center of Photography, The Robert Capa and Cornell Capa Archive, Gift of Cornell Capa (CI.9688) © International Center of Photography/Magnum Photos
PROGRAMMING at The Capa Space
The Capa Space offers lectures, demonstrations, films and classes in addition to exhibitions that support the artistic and documentary endeavors of the community.
The Capa Space is a non profit 501(c)3. Donations are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law. We thank you for your support.
Top photo: Gerda Taro, [Robert Capa, Segovia front, Spain], 1937. International Center of Photography, The Robert Capa and Cornell Capa Archive, Museum Purchase, 2003 (437.2003) Courtesy International Center of Photography