Charles H. "Teenie" Harris

Lugar: Pittsburgh

Nascido: 1908

Morte: 1998

Biografia:

Charles H. "Teenie" Harris

, an American photographer from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, left an indelible mark on the city's cultural landscape through his lens. Born in 1908, Harris' photographic journey began with the purchase of his first camera in the early 1930s, leading to a prolific career that would capture over 80,000 images.

Early Life and Career

Born into a family of hotel owners in Pittsburgh's Hill District, Harris was drawn to photography at an early age. He freelanced for The Washington, D.C. news picture magazine Flash!, before becoming a regular contributor to the Pittsburgh Courier, one of America's oldest black newspapers, from 1936 to 1975.

Celebrities and Daily Life

Harris' subjects were as varied as they were notable. He photographed celebrities such as Lena Horne, Harry Belafonte, Erroll Garner, Duke Ellington, Little Richard, and Ray Charles. However, his true legacy lies in the chronicling of daily life in Pittsburgh's African American communities. His lens captured moments both mundane and monumental, offering a glimpse into a bygone era.

Legacy and Posthumous Recognition

- **Posthumous Legacy**: Harris' work was rarely seen outside of Pittsburgh until after his death in 1998. - **Carnegie Museum of Art's Acquisition**: In 2001, the Carnegie Museum of Art purchased Harris' collection of 80,000 negatives. Since then, nearly 60,000 images have been scanned and cataloged, many available on the museum's online database. - **Exhibitions and Outreach**: The museum has engaged in outreach efforts, lectures, and special events to identify people, places, and events in Harris' photographs. - **Dedicated Exhibition**: A retrospective of his work was staged in 2012, followed by a permanent exhibition titled In Sharp Focus: Charles ‘Teenie’ Harris in 2020.

• View more works by Harris at Wikioo.org
• Explore the Carnegie Museum of Art's collection on Wikioo.org
• Read more about Charles Harris on Wikipedia

References and External Links

• Charles H. 'Teenie' Harris | Wikioo.org
• Charles Harris (photographer) - Wikipedia
• One Shot: the Life and Work of Teenie Harris - Teenie Harris Archive at the Carnegie Museum of Art