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Misan Harriman found fame in the world of photography with a black and white portrait of a young activist demonstrating at a Black Lives Matter protest in London. After going viral on social media, this heartwarming image will be auctioned by Sotheby’s on October 7.
The black and white portrait shows hockey player Darcy Bourne holding a sign that reads “Why is ending racism a debate?”
“It’s a question that makes us all ponder why we haven’t asked ourselves this question before,” British photographer Misan Harriman told The Guardian.
The shot quickly became one of the defining images of the Black Lives Matter movement on social media, where it was shared by such personalities as Martin Luther King III, Lewis Hamilton, Dina Asher-Smith, and British Vogue Editor-in-Chief Edward Enninful. . .
The shot is part of a series of black and white images of British protesters who took to the streets in support of the Black Lives Matter movement after George Floyd’s death in Minneapolis, USA.
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Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine that I would one day capture such a pivotal moment in our history. I hadn’t met @ darcy.bourne, the subject here, before taking this photo, but she immediately caught my eye – there’s undeniable purpose and passion in her expression. In a split second, I captured a young woman fighting for her future, holding out what is a seemingly simple question, a question that I hope the next generation won’t need to ask. It is true that an image can say a thousand words, and it is an incredible honor that my photography has been perceived by many as the voice of the moment. So I am very proud to offer this work, my first impression, to be sold on @sothebys in order to raise the necessary funds for @anthonynolancharity. This will help diversify the donor registry which, in turn, will save lives. Here are a few words from the charity: • Thanks to selfless stem cell donors last year we were able to give 1,477 people a second chance at life • Every day at least five people begin their search for a donor Matched Unrelated Stem Cell Donor • Over 2,000 people in the UK need our help finding a matched stem cell donor, outside the family, each year. The work will be exhibited at Sotheby’s London from October 11 to 14 #sothebys #misanharriman #stemcellresearch ## cancer #leukemia #bloodcancerawareness
The portraits inspired Edward Enninful to hire Misan Harriman to photograph the prestigious cover of the September issue of British Vogue. He is the first black male photographer to photograph the cover of the magazine since its founding in 1916.
The Misan Harriman “Why is ending racism a debate?” The print is currently valued at £ 3,000 to £ 5,000 (US $ 3,869 to $ 6,449) by Sotheby’s, where it will be auctioned at the “Photographs” auction.
Proceeds from the sale will benefit the Anthony Nolan Blood Cancer Charity, a British non-profit organization working in the areas of leukemia and hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.
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