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Traci Bartlow
​photography archive 


Photojournalist Traci Bartlow has a unique archive of images she created in the Bay Area in the 1990's. Her acclaimed collections have been exhibited nationally and will be the subject of her forthcoming book Oakland Picture Lady: Tale's of a 90's Girl.  
Pre-Sale orders of this coffee table photography book can be made here. 

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For the 2025
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Catchlight Visual Storytelling Summit.  

Traci Bartlow will be one of 3 featured artist/keynote speakers sharing their work in photojournalism. 



SAMPLES OF THE ARCHIVE

Music Industry

Neighborhood

PORTIONS OF THE ARCHIVE ARE ON VIEW AT B-LOVE'S GUEST HOUSE

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​A Gallery Experience in West Oakland, California!

​Set in a historic Victorian house and produced by an EMMY award winning cultural archivist, this experience is an exhibition of original photographs,
collages and, short stories by artist/activist Traci Bartlow of her days as a Hip Hop photojournalist in the Bay Area from 1992 - 1999.


Please email us for private group tours. 

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Oakland Picture Lady: Tales of a 90's Girl has
limited edition fine art photographic prints available.

Virtual and In Person Gallery Hours and, Print Sale By Appointment.  Click Here For 
Scheduling.

The Gallery Experience is in the NEWS!  Check it out! 
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In 2018, there were a few images of this collection on display at the Oakland Museum's exhibition RESPECT: Hip-Hop Style & Wisdom March 24 - August 12, 2018. 


​A portion of my photography archive is on view
April 6 - July1, 2023 at the


​National Museum of African American Music in Nashville, TN
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​in honor of the 50th anniversary of Hip Hop! 
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