EXHIBITIONS & RECOGNITION
A great day in Brooklyn — August 17,2024 on the steps of the Brooklyn Museum.
Photograph by Jamel Shabazz. Hosted by Jamel Shabazz and Howard T. Cash.
A visual journey through rhythm, resistance, and identity.
Mentor’s Jamel Shabazz and Howard T. Cash. Photo by Rain Bermudez
The foundation of the mind's eye is the starting point of it all.
Rain Bermudez
Upcoming
2026 — "Women of Color: Long Journey Forward — And Still We Rise"
Wilmer Jennings Gallery, New York City
February 4 – March 28, 2026
A group exhibition where I'm contributing documentary photography exploring rhythm, resistance, and identity through intimate portraits of women of color. My work in this show captures narratives of endurance and collective strength, honoring the stories of women whose resilience continues to inspire while reflecting the milestones that shaped my artistic path.
Past Exhibitions
2024 — "Black Men: Long Journey Forward"
The Wilmer Jennings Gallery, New York City
A group exhibition exploring narratives of resilience and progress within the Black male experience. Each photograph served as a conversation about identity, strength, and the ongoing journey toward understanding.
2023 — "The Music Is Life"
Trilok Gallery, New York City (Solo Exhibition)
My first major solo show expressing how music shapes my visual language. The gallery became a space where rhythm and image danced together, proving that photography can carry the same emotional weight as a blues song.
2020 — "A Creative Exploration of Masculinity"
InnerSpace Gallery, Los Angeles (Solo Exhibition)
An examination of masculine identity through portraiture, pushing artistic boundaries by embracing vulnerability in both creation and display.
2020 — Album Art Collaboration
Featured photography for Les Nubians' "NU REVOLUTION" single
Visual storytelling merged with musical revolution, proving that image and sound can amplify each other's message.
Recognition & Awards
2021 — Best Black and White Street Photography Winner
International World of Photography
This award affirmed my belief that monochrome photography captures something essential about human emotion that color sometimes can't reach. It's about stripping away distractions to find truth.
2021 — Featured Artist Winner
American Art Therapy Association at Artherapy HQ, Amsterdam
Discovering that my work could serve as a bridge for healing was profound. Art's ability to transcend borders and speak to universal human experiences reminded me why I pick up the camera.
2022 — Featured Artist & 2020 BLM Documentation
ZEKE Magazine by Social Documentary Network, New York City
Featured twice by ZEKE Magazine: first for my 2020 Black Lives Matter protest documentation, capturing urgent social movements and bearing witness through the lens, and again in 2022 as a Featured Artist, affirming that street photography deserves its place in serious artistic discourse.
Creative Projects
2021–2022 — The Creative Talk Podcast
Host and creator of a podcast exploring artistic processes and creative inspiration across disciplines.
Ongoing — Musical Performance with Mad Juana
Percussionist and member of the internationally renowned band Mad Juana, performing globally while integrating Garifuna musical traditions into contemporary sound and cultural events.
Ongoing — Street Vision Creations
Founder of online platform featuring original designs merging street culture with Afro-Indigenous aesthetics, extending artistic vision into wearable art and merchandise.
”These pieces are the soundtrack of my life”
Rain Bermudez