Angola, Louisiana 19 - 1999

"Angola, Louisiana" (1999) is a photographic work by Deborah Luster. This photo is part of a larger series that documented the lives of people in Angola prison, which is located in Louisiana. The image features a close-up portrait of a young man wearing a white tank top against a dark background. Luster’s photographs are known for their intimate and often confrontational portrayals of her subjects, offering a glimpse into the lives of those incarcerated within Angola. The use of a traditional photographic style reminiscent of 19th-century portraiture creates a sense of timelessness and underscores the enduring nature of the issues surrounding incarceration.