Limited edition print: Malcolm X, Chicago, 1961
Limited edition print: Malcolm X, Chicago, 1961
Malcolm X during his visit to Black-owned businesses. Chicago, Illinois. 1961.
Museum grade archival pigment print on Hahnemühle Fine Art Baryta 325 paper
10x12 inch print, Edition of 250
Individual printed by Eve’s own award winning bespoke printer, Danny Pope
Estate stamped, hand editioned and captioned on the reverse
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This print is available at a reduced price for a limited time only.
Notes:
1) Each print is created individually in Italy by our master printer Danny Pope. Your order will be shipped within 14 days. Shipping takes 1 - 2 days once dispatched.
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Malcolm X, Beyond the Headlines
In 1960, Life magazine assigned Eve to photograph Malcolm X — a man then cast by much of the media as “the most dangerous man in America.”
But Eve saw something else.
At their first meeting, she mistakenly called a dish “sweet potato pie.”
Malcolm corrected her: “It’s made with beans. White beans.”
— emphasising the word “White” with such venom she briefly wondered if he meant to unsettle her.
Then his eyes lit up. He laughed.
It was a moment of humour and self-awareness
—the start of a trust that would shape their time together.
The image released today was taken during a visit to Black-owned businesses established by members of the Nation of Islam. These businesses were declarations of self-sufficiency and pride within a society built to exclude them.
Eve’s photograph captures a moment of poised attentiveness—a man deeply rooted in purpose and at ease in his own skin.
Eddie Otchere on how Eve Arnold’s image of Malcolm X continues to inspire new generations.
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Because you value the power of storytelling and the profound connection between history, humanity, and art. Eve Arnold didn’t just take photos—she captured the soul of moments that shaped our collective identity. By bringing one of her limited-edition prints into your life, you’re not just acquiring art; you’re becoming a part of a shared legacy that honours curiosity, compassion, and courage.
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Eve Arnold’s work doesn’t just preserve the past—it sparks imagination and insight for the future. Her images remind us of the power of empathy, the beauty in truth, and the importance of telling stories that matter. By supporting the preservation of her archive, you’re not only honouring her legacy but also ensuring that her art continues to inspire new generations of creators, thinkers, and dreamers who will shape the world to come.
