Woke & Wedded: Activist Artists Alicia Keys And Swizz Beatz Embody Black Panther Lovin' For 'Cultured' Mag

Some Strong Black Loving: Alicia Keys And Swizzy Partner Up For Black Panther Inspired Photoshoot

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PARIS, FRANCE - MARCH 03: Singer Alicia Keys and her husband Swizz Beatz arrive at 'LAPEROUSE' restaurant on March 3, 2017 in Paris, France.

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Alicia Keys And Swizz Beatz Channel The Cleavers

Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz are avid art collectors and activists who have been working with the Gordon Parks Foundation for years so it’s only right that Jamel Shabazz tapped the couple for a Cultured Magazine shoot inspired by Parks’ photo of Eldredge and Kathleen Cleaver back in the day…

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Ohhhh I love this so much! 🔥🔥🔥 Inspired by the amazing photographer and renaissance man #GordonParks iconic image of Black Panther leader Eldridge Cleaver and Kathleen Neal Cleaver, my love @therealswizzz and I are so honored to be photographed by the one and only @jamelshabazz to pay homage to the Parks’ legacy! This photo for me depicts strength, power and love with the fierce energy of the times. We’re also excited to celebrate @thedeancollection for owning the largest private holding of Gordon Parks’ work in the world!!!!! AND it’s our first cover together !! 😍😍😍 It is even more meaningful to be able to do this with you my love. ❤️ There are some rare and special moments in life and this will forever be one of mine!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️ BIG love and respect to @gordonparksfoundation @jamelshabazz @cultured_mag @sarahgharrelson @peterkunhardt

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"Steel and Velvet." One of the greatest photographic experiences of my career. What an honor to be invited to recreate an image originally taken by the great Gordon Parks, and now remixing it having, @therealswizzz and @aliciakeys as the King and Queen for this special cover. Thank you @cultured_mag for the opportunity and special thanks to my partner in vision and right hand man @visionquestnyc who aided me in this shoot, and @meemmap , Emma who styled the couple, Lacy the hair stylist @lacyredway , and @sarahgharrelson and everyone at Cultured magazine @cultured_mag for connecting the dots. Thank you @gordonparksfoundation and Jack's studio for providing the great space and support and Nicola Vassell for making the call that got everything started. #photooftheday #photography #portrait_shots #portrait #couple #love #fashionphotography #powercouple #powertothepeople #powertotheartist #culture #colorphotography #dignity #king and queen# #remix #gordonparks #newwork

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