Barron Claiborne’s Biggie Crown photograph is by far the most famous and most ripped off photo to appear in the game. If your not familliar with his work, Barron’s images evoke spirit and pay respect to his subject not often seen. One of the most gifted artists of our time Barron’s work transends the category of photography.
From Barron’s website.
Barron Claiborne (BC AFRICANUS) was born and raised in Boston, Massachusetts. He is a self-taught photographer and began taking photographs at the age of ten after receiving a camera as a gift from his mother (Betty Lou). He works primarily in large format (8×10) & (4×5). In 1989, he moved to New York City. In 2001 he began working on a project which involved 8×10 polaroids of the Female Form (Venus Aurea), Women (Goddess), Saints (Muurmaidens and Orishas), and the Twins (Double Duplication). The inspiration for his work is both historical mytho- logical and imaginary. The symbolic imagery represents dreams, stories, and the oral traditions of his Southern American and African ancestry. His work has appeared in numerous publications including The Source, The New York Times Magazine, Newsweek, Rolling Stone, Interview, among others. He has photos in museums and private collections worldwide.
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