Carrie Mae Weems: The Louisiana Project

by Susan Cahan

The Louisiana Project, a new work by the noted artist Carrie Mae Weems, was commissioned as part of the bicentennial celebrations surrounding the commemoration of the Louisiana Purchase. Weems has a distinguished career as a photographer interested in history and social critique, and her work frequently addresses questions of race, class, and gender.The Louisiana Project incorporates still photography, narrative, and video projection as part of an examination of the complex history of New Orleans and the commingling culture that has resulted. Photographs use the symbolism of the mirror as a means of reflection on a particular region and its history, on attitudes about blackness, as well as sexual identity.

Genres: Photography

76 pages, Paperback

First published January 31, 2005

Reviews

[Maureen · Rating 4 out of 5]

The exhibit: 5/5
The book: 3/5