NYC photographer’s documentary work takes stand against death penalty
Acclaimed photographer Toshi Kazama, best known for his project, “Juveniles of Death Row: A Documentary Exploration,” will speak at Colorado Mountain College in Glenwood Springs-Spring Valley on Mar. 21.
The Japanese-born Kazama used his camera as a means to oppose the death penalty. He shot portraits of some of the most startling inhabitants of death row: its juvenile offenders. His project, which spanned eight years, included getting to know the offenders’ families, as well as the families of their victims and the prison officials.
Kazama has toured the world sharing these photographs and his experiences.
In addition, Kazama will showcase images from SWPC (Seeing With Photography Collective), a New York City project helping blind photographers bring their ideas to life.
Kazama’s visit is sponsored by Colorado Mountain College’s Professional Photography Program. The lecture will begin at 7 p.m. on Mar. 21 in the New Space Theatre at Spring Valley, located at 3000 County Road 114 in Glenwood Springs. It is free and open to the public.