Mark Delafosse (Abdul Malki Ai-Tarig), Angola, Louisiana 11 - 1999

"Mark Delafosse (Abdul Malki Ai-Tarig), Angola, Louisiana" is a 1999 photograph by Deborah Luster. The image depicts a man named Mark Delafosse, who has adopted the Muslim name Abdul Malki Ai-Tarig. He is photographed in Angola Prison in Louisiana, wearing a white t-shirt and a knitted white cap. The image is presented in a vintage style, with the edges of the photograph slightly faded, creating a sense of historical context. Luster’s "A Louisiana Project" series explored the lives and stories of residents in Louisiana prisons. This photograph, with its focus on an individual’s faith and identity, offers a glimpse into the human experiences within a complex and often overlooked system.