Portraiture and identity intersect in The Invisible Man (MoMA One on One Series), where Ming Smith employs a deeply personal and intimate visual approach. The photographs explore themes of presence and absence, revealing nuanced expressions of self and the complexities of visibility within social and cultural contexts.

The 48-page volume invites viewers to consider the emotional depth and atmospheric qualities embedded in Smith’s compositions. Her work challenges perceptions through subtle interplay of light and shadow, underscoring the fragile boundaries between being seen and unseen.