Tuan Tran, Angola, Louisiana 24 - 1999

Deborah Luster’s black and white photograph, *Tuan Tran, Angola, Louisiana*, (1999) is a powerful portrait of a man named Tuan Tran, a former prisoner at Angola State Penitentiary in Louisiana. This image, part of Luster’s larger series *A Luminous Landscape*, utilizes the medium of photography to explore the impact of incarceration on individuals and communities. Tran’s stoic gaze and the faded, vintage-style print contribute to the image's evocative atmosphere, prompting viewers to reflect on the complex history of the American prison system and the lives of those who navigate its injustices.