Joshua Rashaad McFadden
Assistant Professor
Joshua Rashaad McFadden
Assistant Professor
Bio
Joshua Rashaad McFadden is an American visual artist whose primary medium is photography. McFadden explores the use of archival material within his work and is known for his portraiture. He also conceptually investigates themes related to identity, masculinity, history, race, and sexuality.
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February 26, 2024
RIT student ignites discussion on disparities in black history with photographic exhibit
FOX Rochester talks to Joshua Rashaad McFadden, assistant professor for the School of Photographic Arts and Sciences, and Athena Lemon, fourth-year individualized program student, about the exhibit.
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February 8, 2024
Reframing history: RIT student links alumnus Bernie Boston's work with family archive
WHAM-TV features RIT student Athena Lemon, a fourth-year School of Individualized Study student, who curated a new exhibit in RIT’s University Gallery featuring the photography of RIT alumnus Bernie Boston.
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February 8, 2024
Celebrating Black history: A love of old family photos sparks new exhibition
Inspired by her Race, Civil Rights, and Photography class, Athena Lemon '24 curated an exhibition weaving her family photo archives with the work of renowned photojournalist Bernie Boston '55.
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October 10, 2023
McFadden presents on Black grief and injustice and Black visual culture at UR
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March 31, 2022
Team curates exhibition of social protest photography
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December 10, 2020
Eastman Museum features McFadden’s work
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December 9, 2020
McFadden wins first place in photography competition