Reflections in Black: A Reframing showcases the profound visual archive Black image makers have established since the late nineteenth century, and expands upon the publication’s first iteration originally published in 2000.

The Department of Photography & Imaging, Tisch School of the Arts, invites you to view the works showcased in our Fall 2025 Faculty Exhibition. This collection showcases works of our professors produced beyond the classroom.

The book launch for Reflections in Black: A History of Black Photographers 1840 to the Present will include a reception, a panel of selected speakers to be announced, and will conclude with a book signing.

Join the Department of Photography & Imaging as we celebrate the release of Reflections in Black: A Reframing, the 25th anniversary edition of Dr. Deborah Willis’ internationally acclaimed publication Reflections in Black: A History of Black Photographers 1840 to the Present.