Moments in Time, a photo essay of American life
Milton Williams is an artist without a brush and a photo journalist. He has a flawless portfolio and knows how to ascertain and capture the most important and true value of the photo. His photograph exemplifies an excellent sense of timing, thus revealing the moment of time which tells a complete story with his images.
He is the author of “Moments in Time,” which is a photo essay of American life. It documents events and experiences from 1972 to the present. This exhibit captures and highlights a fascinating array of photographs of extraordinary moments across the globe. Through the lens of Milton Williams and “Moments in Time”, there is a rare opportunity for the viewer to see and absorb the vistas from the past and present thorough compelling vignettes.
A native of Washington, DC, Milton Williams began his career in 1972, as a professional photographer with the Washington Afro-American newspaper from 1972 to 1981. His assignments included coverage of the District Building, Capitol Hill, and the White House including many community events and demonstrations. In 1979, he was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize for feature photography was nominated by the Capital Press Club for the prestigious Washington Media Award in 1981.
Some interesting photographs in this exhibit are as follows: Alex Haley, Jimmy Carter honoring Rosa Parks, Coretta Scott King, James Earl Ray at the Kennedy — King assassination hearings, the Pope’s Visit to Washington, DC and Queen Elizabeth…And many others who have stepped before the lenses of Milton Williams. This Exhibition provides a dynamic assemblage of remarkable photographs representing significant “Moments in Time” in American politics and culture.
Come take a journey through this “Time Capsule” made possible by the. inimitable Lens of Milton Williams on exhibit at the Harrison Museum of African-American Culture at Roanoke’s Center in the Square opening on Sunday, April 24. 2016, at 3:00 P.M.
