Andre D. Wagner
Biography
Andre Wagner (b. 1986, Omaha Nebraska)is a contemporary photographer and artist based inBrooklyn, New York. He explores and chronicles the poetic and lyrical nuances of daily life andthe human condition, using the city—particularly his own neighborhood and community—as hissubjects.Hailingfrom Omaha, Wagner relocated to New York in 2011, initially pursuing a master'sdegree in social work before realizing his true passion for photography.His artistic journey alignswith the rich tradition of street photography, capturing the essence of the American sociallandscape through themes of race, class, and cultural identity. Wagner's commitment to his craftalso extends to the meticulous process of developing his own black-and-white negatives andproducing silver gelatin prints in his personal darkroom.
Exhibitions
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Block Party II
13 Jul - 21 Sep 2024Jenkins Johnson New York presents Block Party II, a group exhibition featuring works by Quinci Baker, Adrian Burrell, Mustafa Ali Clayton, Laurena Finéus, Quil Lemons, Collins Obijiaku, Gregory Rick, Andre...Read more -
The Culture From Which I Sprang
13 Jul - 21 Sep 2024Jenkins Johnson Gallery announces its West Coast exhibition The Culture From Which I Sprang, commemorating the 60th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. It features work by Dewey...Read more