Justin Cook photographs, 2005-2016

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Summary

Creator:
Cook, Justin
Abstract:
Collection comprises 40 color inkjet photographs taken from 2005 to 2016 in Durham, North Carolina by photographer Justin Cook. The images examine the intertwined effects of violence, gangs, homicide, incarceration, poverty and urban renewal in Durham. Their subjects include African American families and their experiences of death, loss and grieving; felons' struggles post-prison; police officers and religious leaders; and gatherings of both predominantly Caucasian and African American communities. There are also several views of the city of Durham that highlight its varied and changing architecture. Acquired as part of the Archive of Documentary Arts at Duke University.
Extent:
1.5 Linear Feet (1 box)
Language:
Materials in English
Collection ID:
RL.11357

Background

Scope and content:

Collection comprises 40 color inkjet photographs taken from 2005 to 2016 in Durham, North Carolina by photographer Justin Cook. The images are a decade-long photographic look at the intertwined effects of violence, gangs, homicide, incarceration, poverty and urban renewal in Durham. In Cook's own words, "the intimate personal narratives reveal two Durhams and two Americas... While young professionals flock to one Durham and developers remake it in their image, another Durham, scarred by segregation, fights for the right to exist, and struggles to keep its young people alive." Cook's photographs have as their subjects African American families and their experiences of death, loss and grieving; felons' struggles post-prison; police officers and religious leaders; and gatherings of both predominantly Caucasian and African American communities. There are also several views of the city of Durham that highlight its varied and changing architecture.

The signed and numbered prints are arranged in a narrative order created by the photographer and are accompanied by original captions. The first 37 are from the Made in Durham zine; three extra images have been included by the photographer at the end of the collection. The prints are all 13x19 inches in size, and were printed on Epson matte photo paper.

Acquired as part of the Archive of Documentary Arts at Duke University.

Biographical / historical:

Justin Cook is a photographer based in North Carolina whose images document justice issues, and marginalization and memory in America. His work has been featured in The Bitter Southerner, VICE, The New York Times, PDN, on WUNC, and CNN. He works for editorial and commercial clients worldwide, including The New York Times, Bronto Software, National Public Radio, ESPN, The National Audubon Society, Education Week and The Wall Street Journal.

Acquisition information:
The Justin Cook photographs were received by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book Manuscript Library as a purchase in 2016.
Processing information:

Processed by Paul Somerfield, January 2017.

Encoded by Paula Jeannet and Paul Somerfield, January 2017.

Accession(s) represented in this finding aid: 2016-0308.

Arrangement:

Prints are arranged and numbered in narrative order by the photographer.

Physical facet:
40 prints
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Collection is open for research. Images may only be used for educational, non-commercial purposes; any other use requires the photographer's permission.

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[Identification of item], Justin Cook photographs, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.