Pierre Fatumbi Verger: United States of America 1934 & 1937

Unseen images of the Great Depression from the famed chronicler of the African diaspora

Pierre Verger is considered one of the most outstanding photographers of the 20th century and a recognized researcher in the field of African Diaspora and religion studies. Verger traveled to the US in 1934 and 1937, during the Great Depression, producing a collection of stunning images that document America's national symbols and the challenging social and economic atmosphere of the time.
Verger was able ...