About the Author

Antwaun Sargent is an independent writer, curator, and critic whose work has been published in the New Yorker, New York Times, W, Vogue, VICE, and various museum catalogues, among other publications.

Reviews

“Systemic change is already afoot, with many of Sargent’s chosen photographers expanding the scope of their work… Righting historical wrongs is one of Sargent’s goals.”—Radhika Seth, Vogue

“...explores and expands the visual narrative on beauty and identity in mainstream culture, but also on ideas specific to gender.” —Rebecca Carroll, WNYC

“These photographers are spearheading a new aesthetic in fashion and art, and are currently some of the most sought-after names in the business.” —Kemi Alemoru, The Guardian

“The sheer size of emerging talent featured in The New Black Vanguard: Photography Between Art and Fashion, a new book by the curator, critic, and W contributor Antwaun Sargent, is astonishing.” —Stephanie Eckardt, W

“The New Black Vanguard is a celebratory and thought-provoking mesh of fashion and art.” —Eni Subair, Refinery29

“With photos illuminating life in Black America and the African diaspora, these artists are crafting a new way of speaking visually about politics and representation.” —Devine Blacksher, The Cut

“The survey includes 15 portfolios of work form women and men; it serves as a resource for editors and curators, a snapshot of the changing fashion and fine-art landscapes, and a celebration of black beauty in all of its guises.” —Jacqui Palumbo, Artsy

“The artists of The New Black Vanguard are telling stories of social and political inclusivity, advocating for a wider celebration of beauty and the self—a powerful antidote for a group previously marginalized in mainstream fashion and culture.” —Gemma Fletcher, Elephant

“A cohort of contemporary black photographers are doing just this: querying the colour-blindness of arts establishments by showing how these figures should be depicted.” —Kadish Morris, Frieze

“The book, Sargent stresses, doesn’t offer a monolithic perspective on the black body and the black subject but rather diverse representations of blackness from all over the world.” —Daphne Milner, AnOther