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Ming Smith: Here For A Reason
29 June - 2 July 2021

Ming Smith: Here For A Reason

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Ming Smith: Here For A Reason

Jordan Brand in collaboration with Ming Smith and Nicola Vassell Gallery present, Here For A Reason, a special exhibition celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the WNBA.

 

Ming Smith: Here For A Reason is a photographic series by Ming Smith introducing Jordan Brand’s largest active WNBA roster— an initiative which unlocks the power, possibility, and strength of women. The project embodies the Brand’s commitment to championing Black creativity through art, culture, and fashion.

 

The exhibition includes portraits of the Brand’s WNBA Family with Michael Jordan and individual photographs of each woman. Legendary photographer Ming Smith, renowned for her legacy of Black visual storytelling, captured the iconic moment and fashion editor, Carlos Nazario, styled the group.

 

Here For a Reason depicts the grace and natural force of the Jordan Family while providing inspiration for inspiring young women around the world to see themselves as part of the Brand’s legacy of greatness.

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Works
  • Ming Smith, Here for a Reason, 2021
    Ming Smith, Here for a Reason, 2021
  • Ming Smith, Jordan Family, 2021
    Ming Smith, Jordan Family, 2021
  • Ming Smith, Jumpwoman, 2021
    Ming Smith, Jumpwoman, 2021
  • Ming Smith, Aerial Powers 2, 2021
    Ming Smith, Aerial Powers 2, 2021
  • Ming Smith, Arella Guirantes 2, 2021
    Ming Smith, Arella Guirantes 2, 2021
  • Ming Smith, Chelsea Dungee 2, 2021
    Ming Smith, Chelsea Dungee 2, 2021
  • Ming Smith, Crystal Dangerfield 2, 2021
    Ming Smith, Crystal Dangerfield 2, 2021
  • Ming Smith, Dearica Hamby 2, 2021
    Ming Smith, Dearica Hamby 2, 2021
  • Ming Smith, Jordin Canada 2, 2021
    Ming Smith, Jordin Canada 2, 2021
  • Ming Smith, Kia Nurse 2, 2021
    Ming Smith, Kia Nurse 2, 2021
  • Ming Smith, Satou Sabally 2, 2021
    Ming Smith, Satou Sabally 2, 2021
  • Ming Smith, Te'a Cooper 2, 2021
    Ming Smith, Te'a Cooper 2, 2021
  • Ming Smith, Aerial Powers 1, 2021
    Ming Smith, Aerial Powers 1, 2021
  • Ming Smith, Arella Guirantes 1, 2021
    Ming Smith, Arella Guirantes 1, 2021
  • Ming Smith, Chelsea Dungee 1, 2021
    Ming Smith, Chelsea Dungee 1, 2021
  • Ming Smith, Crystal Dangerfield 1, 2021
    Ming Smith, Crystal Dangerfield 1, 2021
  • Ming Smith, Dearica Hamby 1, 2021
    Ming Smith, Dearica Hamby 1, 2021
  • Ming Smith, Jordin Canada 1, 2021
    Ming Smith, Jordin Canada 1, 2021
  • Ming Smith, Kia Nurse 1, 2021
    Ming Smith, Kia Nurse 1, 2021
  • Ming Smith, Satou Sabally 1, 2021
    Ming Smith, Satou Sabally 1, 2021
  • Ming Smith, Te'a Cooper 1, 2021
    Ming Smith, Te'a Cooper 1, 2021
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Installation Views
  • Main Room 1
  • Main Room 3
  • Main Room 12
  • Main Room 4
  • Main Room 5
  • Main Room 6
  • Main Room 11
  • Main Room 7
  • Main Room 8
  • Main Room 14
  • Main Room 10
  • Main Room 15
  • Main Room 9
  • Main Room 13
  • Main Room 2
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Press
  • Jumpwoman, 2021

    Ming Smith captures the strength and sisterhood in women’s basketball

    Megan Hullander, Document, June 29, 2021
  • Jordan Family, 2021

    Jordan Brand Partners With Largest Group of Jumpman WNBA Endorsees, Makes History

    D'Shonda Brown, Essence, June 28, 2021
  • Jumpwoman, 2021

    Editors’ Picks: 8 Events for Your Art Calendar This Week

    Nan Stewart, Artnet, June 28, 2021
  • Jordan Family, 2021

    Ming Smith captures the strength and sisterhood of the WNBA for Air Jordan

    i-D, June 23, 2021
  • Jumpwoman, 2021

    JORDAN BRAND WELCOMES 8 MORE WNBA PLAYERS TO ITS ROSTER Marking the label’s largest female lineup ever.

    Pauline De Leon, Hypebae, June 22, 2021
  • Jordin Canada, 2021

    Ming Smith Photographs Michael Jordan, Women Basketball Players for Nike’s Jordan Brand

    Sarah Douglas, ARTnews, June 21, 2021
  • Jordan Family, 2021

    Strength, Fragility, and Beauty in the WNBA A new photo project from Nike’s Jordan Brand captures what makes the players

    Devine Blacksher, The Cut, June 21, 2021

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