The New Black West: Photographs from America's Only Touring Black Rodeo

Author:   Gabriela Hasbun
Publisher:   Chronicle Books
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9781797208893


Pages:   144
Publication Date:   12 May 2022
Format:   Hardback
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The New Black West: Photographs from America's Only Touring Black Rodeo


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Featuring stunning full-colour photographs by Gabriela Hasbun, The New Black West celebrates the modern Black cowboys of the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo and the community that comes together to witness their achievements year after year. A powerful symbol of self-reliance, strength, and determination, the Black cowboy is a figure commonly overlooked in the histories of the American West. Held annually in cities across the United States, the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo (BPIR) honours the historic accomplishments of Black cowboys and fosters a vibrant community dedicated to continuing that legacy. Bay Area photographer Gabriela Hasbun has spent more than a decade photographing this beloved event in the Oakland hills. Her images capture the joy and excitement of performers and audience members, showcasing the daring feats, spectacular outfits, and welcoming atmosphere that make the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo an unmissable experience. In addition to Hasbun's photographs, The New Black West features quotes and stories from the cowboys themselves, a foreword from the Oakland rodeo's regional manager, Jeff Douvel, and a short essay from BPIR owner Valeria Howard-Cunningham.

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Author:   Gabriela Hasbun
Publisher:   Chronicle Books
Imprint:   Chronicle Books
ISBN:  

9781797208893


ISBN 10:   1797208896
Pages:   144
Publication Date:   12 May 2022
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   To order   Availability explained
Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us.

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Stirring images. . . . this work never ceases to demand one's attention. -Publishers Weekly starred review


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As a photographer specialising in portraits, Gabriela Hasbun's work highlights the marginalised and unexplored communities around her. Growing up in El Salvador during a devastating civil war, Hasbun learned the importance of documenting the humanity in people others have overlooked. Her fundamental belief in the radical power of storytelling has led her to subjects like Black cowboys, fat activists, queer skateboarders, and the people of the Mission district in San Francisco. At the heart of her photography is a celebration of the complexities of identity and the human spirit.

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