Going Underground with Jamel Shabazz | Street Photography

In this artist profile, we visited street photographer Jamel Shabazz at his home studio where he is immersed in four decades worth of archival work. Most known for his vibrant images of everyday people on New York City’s streets and subway, Shabazz shares his core influences, philosophy, and process. Venturing back underground 43 years later, Shabazz reunites with two men to recreate one of his most iconic images, "The Righteous Brothers."

“It's not about me,” explains Shabazz.“I'm just a vessel using my position to freeze time and then thaw the moments out later on so people can see them and heal, rejuvenate, or just celebrate.”

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