Olivia "LIT LIV" Morgan (b. 1998) is a Jamaican-American conceptual and documentary photographer. Started their photography journey documenting underground nightlife under the name LIT LIV. As a queer Black artist Olivia’s work explores themes of identity. Using photography as their way to find connection, and truth. Working primarily with analog photography, Olivia captures intimate, raw, and authentic moments, inviting viewers into the emotional and physical transformations of those who don’t conform, sparking internal dialogue and deeper understanding. There is a frequency, like a supernatural feeling Olivia taps into in the process of image making. It is an art that demands thoughtful consideration of the subject and environment.
Olivia has forged partnerships with premier brands spanning across the U.S. Her collaborations boast an impressive roster, including Soho House, Timberland, LaQuan Smith, Rémy Martin, Essence, and more.
Exhibited nationally, including in EXPRESSIVE at Agora Gallery (New York), Pride at Drew Gallery (Washington, DC), UNFILTERED at Spiralis Gallery (Maryland), Relentless Resilience at Ronel Similien Gallery (Miami), and Against Dystopia at Diane Rosenstein Gallery (Los Angeles). Press and honors include Short-list finalist for the Ian Parry Photojournalist Grant 2023 and named in HYPEBAE’s “Top 11 Queer Photographers to Watch.” in 2025.
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OLIVIA MORGAN
B.1998
SELECTED EXHIBITIONS
2025
EXPRESSIVE Agora Gallery, New York, NY
Pride, Drew Gallery, Washington, DC
UNFILTERED Spiralis Gallery, Easton, Maryland
Relentless Resilience, Ronel Similien, Miami, FL
2024
Unexpected Connections and Serendipitous Encounters, GG&Pop Institute, Harlem, NY
Against Dystopia, Diane Rosenstein Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
Exchange, Academy Art Museum, Easton, MD
Let Go: Ode to Freedom, Mint Gallery, Atlanta, GA
Tigueras, SaveArtSpace x Rosa Projects, New York, NY
2023
Cliffs at Harlem, Harlem, NY
She Rocks Showcase, Capital Turn, Washington, DC
2021
Young Artist Exhibition, Baltimore, MD
HONORS/AWARDS
2023
Ian Parry Photojournalist Grant Shortlist Finalist
EDUCATION
B.S., East Carolina University, Greenville, NC
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2025
HYPEBAE, Top 11 Queer Photographers to watch, June 2025 Digital Article – Interviews & Culture
2024
Gigi Fong, Leslie-Lohman Museum of Art x Travis Taddeo Pride Collection, HYPEBAE (Featured Works)
Akil King, Beyond Beauty, Essence Magazine, March/April 2024 (Print, p. 82-85)
2023
Essence Magazine, Inside Heron Preston’s NYFW Debut (Featured Works)
House Nights: Art Week in Paris, Soho House (Featured Works)
2022
Vogue, Best of Photo Vogue (Featured Works)
Brendan Mitchell, 10 Black Women Photographers You Should Be Following in 2022, Focus Camera – Interviews & Culture
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Email: info@LITLIV.com