**Three males at the beach**
Jacob Riis Beach, NY. 1980.

Archival inkjet print Edition of 9 plus 2 AP
(60,9 x 76,2 cm / 24 x 30 inches)

**The artist: Jamel Shabazz**

Jamel Shabazz grew up on the streets of Red Hook, Brooklyn, 80s. Violent rival street gangs, drugs, and arrests were part of the city's dark fabric gave rise to his deep sense of empathy and an urge to show a different perspective. From the age of 15, picking up a camera gave Shabazz a sense of purpose: "It allowed me an opportunity to have a voice and use my voice in a way that can inspire love and unity." Driven to help people in his community to stay out of trouble, he spent his free time as a proactive street photographer searching for and spreading hope. His iconic images capture the lifestyle and vibrant energy of the time like no other.