David Ogburn
He is known for his photographs of Washington, DC as well as his photographs of musicians. Ogburn was born in Brooklyn, New York on December 14, 1942. He studied at Howard University where he obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree and his Master of Arts degree.
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David Ogburn
- Name
- David Ogburn
- Born
- December 14, 1942
- Birthplace
- Brooklyn, New York
- Field
- photography
- Nationality
- United States
- Occupation
- photographer · educator
- Education
- Howard University · Andrew Jackson High School · Saint Paul's College
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He is known for his photographs of Washington, DC as well as his photographs of musicians. Ogburn was born in Brooklyn, New York on December 14, 1942. He studied at Howard University where he obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree and his Master of Arts degree.
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Ogburn's work was included in the 2025 exhibition Photography and the Black Arts Movement, 1955–1985 at the National Gallery of Art.
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• Name — David Ogburn • Born — December 14, 1942 • Birthplace — Brooklyn, New York • Field — photography
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- 1.Carusa, Gina. Backstage Pass. The Washington Post. 15 October 2000.
- 2.David "Oggi" Ogburn's Biography. The HistoryMakers.
- 3.Chaplin, Jennie. Employment of Enjoyment. Howard Magazine.
- 4.Brookman, Philip. Photography and the Black Arts Movement, 1955-1985. Yale University Press. 259. 2025. 9780300283501.
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