Black Madonna
Found in hundreds of Catholic Churches across Europe and Latin America, the Black Madonna, a depiction of the Virgin Mary with dark skin, remains one of the most mysterious and controversial religious icons.
Awards
World Photo Annual
2024Bronze
Fashion & Beauty
Professional
Black Madonna
Found in hundreds of Catholic Churches across Europe and Latin America, the Black Madonna, a depiction of the Virgin Mary with dark skin, remains one of the most mysterious and controversial religious icons.
About Artist
Seleen Saleh
As a NYC photographer I am passionate about representation. In my teen years I came across the 1990’s black and white British Vogue magazine cover, featuring Naomi Campbell and the rest of the supermodels. It was so empowering to see someone who looked like me on a cover. It was at that moment, I realized the power of imagery. I believe in using photography to help build connections to inspire others to love, embrace and support the wide range of beauty you will find in my work.
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