Conversation with Devin Allen & Exhibit Tour
The students had an impactful experience touring the “Heavy with History” exhibit at the Baltimore Museum of Art. The exhibit features the works captured during the Freddie Gray Uprising by acclaimed Baltimore based photographer Devin Allen. We were fortunate to have Mr. Devin tour us through his work and learn his perspective on the events leading to and from the death of Freddie Gray. He explained his responsibility to reflect accurately the reaction to the death of Freddie Gray and its impact on the community. He talked about his history and relationship to the neighborhood that enabled him to get the images that he did.
Devin shared his personal story and development of his career as a self-taught photographer to having one his photographs used on the cover of Time magazine. Devin’s work has taken him around the world though he remains deeply rooted in Baltimore, living in the West Baltimore house once owned by his grandmother. He continues works with young people here to develop their interest and skills in photography.
We were deeply honored to have Devin so generously share his time with us and thoroughly answering the students’ many questions. Additional appreciation to Tracey Beale, Director of Public Programs at the BMA, arrange this event, speak with the students and accompany us. Thanks as well to TCS Trustee Fleesie Hubbard for arranging this visit. We also appreciate how the Baltimore Museum of Art has included us in their works.