Age, Biography and Wiki
Bill Gaskins was born on 25 May, 1953, is an American photographer and academic. Discover Bill Gaskins's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 71 years old?
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photographer, scholar |
| Age |
71 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Gemini |
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25 May 1953 |
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25 May |
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| Nationality |
American
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He is a member of famous photographer with the age 71 years old group.
Bill Gaskins Height, Weight & Measurements
At 71 years old, Bill Gaskins height not available right now. We will update Bill Gaskins's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Bill Gaskins's Wife?
His wife is Noliwe Rooks
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Noliwe Rooks |
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Bill Gaskins Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Bill Gaskins worth at the age of 71 years old? Bill Gaskins’s income source is mostly from being a successful photographer. He is from American. We have estimated Bill Gaskins's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
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Under Review |
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| Source of Income |
photographer |
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"Tamara and Tireka" also featured in a Smithsonian Institution exhibition Reflections in Black: A History of Black Photographers 1840 to the Present in Los Angeles.
His work explores the intersection of black hair and critical analysis of the portraiture in the 21st century.
In his book Good And Bad Hair: Photographs, Gaskins tackles the role of hairstyling and the representation in African American culture and he also examines the transcultural role of hair, adornment of ornaments and personal identity with the body.
Gaskins received his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the Tyler School of Art, a Master of Arts Degree from The Ohio State University, and a Master of Fine Arts Degree from the Maryland Institute College of Art.
Bill Gaskins (born May 25, 1953 ) is an American photographer and academic.
His book Good and Bad Hair (1997) depicts African American hairstyles, and was based on a 1996 exhibition at Robert B. Menschel Photography Gallery.
His work was also shown in the 2003 group show HairStories at Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art: the Phoenix New Times called his "Tireka and Tamana, Easter Sunday, Baltimore, Maryland", a photograph of two women against the landscape of industrial Baltimore, and his photographs of African-American hair shows "the most fascinating photos of all" in the exhibition.
He was a 2008 Artist-in-Residence at the McColl Center for Art + Innovation.
Bill Gaskins has previously taught in the American Studies Program and the Department of Art at Cornell University.
He has also taught at Parsons the New School, and the graduate program in Media Studies in The New School for Public Engagement.
His lectures focus on an examination of race and visual representation of the black portraiture and black women.
He also has conducted workshops on the history of photography.
Gaskins has exhibited his photography including a group exhibition at the Jersey City Museum that also included work by Renée Green, Chitra Ganesh, Simone Leigh and Sharon Louden, and a screening of his short film, The Meaning of Hope at Detroit Institute of Arts.
His series of photographs The Cadillac Chronicles depicts black men with their Cadillacs.
It was inspired by a Baltimore tradition, the Cadillac Parade, and explores the symbolism of the Cadillac as an emblem of male power and middle-class status.
In 2017, Gaskins spent time researching "The Black Photographers Annual," a four volume anthology published between 1973 and 1980.
Gaskins photography has been included in several exhibitions.
