BT: THE LAST DAYS is also part of The Newark Art Councils Open Doors 10'
which is a collaborative group of exhibitions between over forty galleries and artist studios of all medium and genre.
All located in one central area. All events are free and open to the public with free shuttle transportation being provided between venues.
For more info, calendar & full schedule of events please log onto www.newarkarts.org.
which is a collaborative group of exhibitions between over forty galleries and artist studios of all medium and genre.
All located in one central area. All events are free and open to the public with free shuttle transportation being provided between venues.
For more info, calendar & full schedule of events please log onto www.newarkarts.org.
“He portrays his subjects with a quiet dignity and his photos are beautifully realized and
spontaneous. He offers us an unblinking look at the lives of people who are bearing the weight of
the brutal economic sink in which they find themselves,’’ says urban culture photographer Henry
Chalfant. “This is documentary photography at its best. Hanif’s work displays a brilliant mastery
of fine art photography and a grasp of commercial techniques that has enabled him to attract a
diverse list of clients. But clearly his passion and his sense of justice and concern has led him
to documentary portraiture, and in this he really excels.’’
spontaneous. He offers us an unblinking look at the lives of people who are bearing the weight of
the brutal economic sink in which they find themselves,’’ says urban culture photographer Henry
Chalfant. “This is documentary photography at its best. Hanif’s work displays a brilliant mastery
of fine art photography and a grasp of commercial techniques that has enabled him to attract a
diverse list of clients. But clearly his passion and his sense of justice and concern has led him
to documentary portraiture, and in this he really excels.’’
With a style that transcends photojournalism Akintola Hanif completely blurs all distinction between anthropologist and artist. While the diversity of his portfolio suggests Hanif can take 'pretty pictures' for now he seems defiantly resolved to focus his lens on the slum Othellos', the tragic and the beautiful. Fear and death collide with freedom and life in Hanif's striking, deeply personal collection of works. Few can capture pure despair and hope with as much beauty, respect and truth.
On Sunday, October 25, 2009, Akintola Hanif, with support from the Newark Arts Council presents his latest exhibit FEAR LESS. This exhibit is extra special because it also marks the premier of Hanif’s long awaited photography, design and film production studio HYCIDE in downtown Newark’s financial district. “I spent years looking for a location and then renovations and funding.... But it’s worth it. HYCIDE is my sanctuary, my place to plan and work. I’m looking forward to just creatively going in” says the Brooklyn, New York native. Nestled in a building which serves as a creative home to artists of various mediums & genres, the opening of HYCIDE studio will undoubtably present new opportunities and growth for this young artists' career.
- Ndada Vaz
"Akintola represents a new generation of photo documentarians. His images are both thought provoking and captivating. Each photograph tells a unique story reflecting life in urban America. Devoted to the upliftment of inner city youth, Akintola uses his camera as a tool to communicate with the young people who are often despised and rejected by mainstream society. His photo and film documentaries should be required study for parents and socially conscience citizen alike, to better understand the plight of young and misunderstood people today."
-Jamel Shabazz Photographer, Author of Back in the Days and A Time Before Crack.
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