Object Details
Photograph by
Lola Flash, American, born 1959
Subject of
Lola Flash, American, born 1959
Description
An inkjet print self-portrait of the photographer, Lola Flash. Flash is depicted from the hips up, standing against a plain white studio background. They wear a black tuxedo jacket over a black t-shirt with a NYC subway map graphic. They are looking directly at the camera and gripping a black bulb-shaped shutter release in their proper right hand. Their proper left hand is tucked into their hip pocket. There are no inscriptions, front or back.
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, purchased through the American Women's History Initiative Acquisitions Pool, administered by the Smithsonian American Women's History Initiative
Date
2008
Object number
2021.57.2
Restrictions & Rights
© Lola Flash
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
Type
portraits
inkjet prints
Medium
ink on paper
Dimensions
H x W (sheet): 24 × 20 in. (61 × 50.8 cm)
H x W (image): 21 7/8 × 17 5/8 in. (55.6 × 44.7 cm)
Place depicted
New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Portfolio/Series
surmise series
Classification
Photographs and Still Images
Data Source
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Topic
African American
Art
Black geographies
Gender
Identity
LGBTQ
Photography
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmaahc_2021.57.2