Martin Luther King Jr., Baltimore, MD, 10/31/1964
8 × 10 in | Artist signed toned silver gelatin print | $3,500
11 × 14 in | Artist signed toned silver gelatin print | $5,000
Today, we pause to honor the life, vision, and enduring legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a man whose profound courage and commitment to justice forever shaped the world we all share.
We are reflecting today on Leonard Freed’s iconic 1964 photograph of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., captured as he was greeted by jubilant crowds on a visit to Baltimore after receiving the Nobel Peace Prize. Leonard Freed, a master of documenting the Civil Rights Movement, caught this joyous celebratory moment now preserved in a beautiful toned gelatin silver print. Seeing Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in this moment, surrounded by hope, is a poignant reminder that “change does not roll in on the wheels of inevitability, but comes through continuous struggle.”
Photography, like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s words, has the power to illuminate the truth and connect us to the shared humanity that binds us all together. As we reflect on his lasting legacy, we are reminded of the role we all play in shaping the future through empathy and action. Let us draw inspiration from Dr. King’s courage and Freed’s lens to continue moving forward—using photography to uplift, unite, and inspire.
Thank you for being a part of our photo community and for sharing in the transformative power of art and imagery.
Wishing you peace and inspiration on this day of reflection!
Tom Gramegna
Director Gallery 270