As Paris celebrated the 200th anniversary of photography, Joseph Ross, had the honor of making an international gallery debut at Galerie Joseph. Where a single image from his practice was exhibited. “A photograph that reflected how I see, understand, and celebrate Blackness through the lens,” shares Joseph.
Over the years, he has had the privilege of photographing artists such as Tinashe, Bootsy Collins, Yola, Billy Strings, Maren Morris, Julien Baker, Marcus King, and Gottmik, capturing the grit and spirit of the people who move culture forward. His work has appeared in Allure, The Wall Street Journal, and Rolling Stone, and I’ve collaborated on campaigns with Apple and Puma.
As Joseph expresses, “the image shown in Paris continued my exploration of softness, identity, and the timeless beauty of Blackness — themes central to my visual storytelling. I’m grateful that my work has been recognized by the 2023 and 2024 American Photography Awards and the Paris Black and White Photo Contest — acknowledgments that have helped put me on the map within the fine art, gallery, and photography world, opening doors to opportunities like this one.”
At the heart of this moment was something bigger than Joseph: art from Nashville had an opportunity to emerge on a global scale. The creative community here is as ambitious, driven, and forward-moving as it has ever been. “I’m proud to be part of that momentum,” shares Joseph.
His participation in the exhibition marked a meaningful step in his journey and underscored how photography and Nashville’s presence in the arts continue to evolve 200 years after the medium was born in France.
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