Why Aren't There Any Famous Asian American Photographers?

"I had the privilege of being taught by Eli Reed in school.  He went through so much bullshit as the only black member of Magnum Photos and in the wider industry as well.  He said that even though these institutions are white-dominated, and they are usually racist, don't let that stop you from doing your work.  If you let that stop you from doing your work, then they have already won." --Mary Kang

APERTURE INTERVIEW OF MARY KANG, TOMMY KHA, AND JESSICA CHOU BY WILL MATSUDA