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From the Corridors of Power, A Portrait of Reagan-era Politics

Judith Joy Ross reflects on her portraits from opposing ends of the political spectrum.

A Portrait of New York in Rocks and Clouds

In his latest series, Mitch Epstein reveals the natural world within the urban grid.

Jason Fulford Can't Be Contained

The inventive photographer and publisher speaks about his latest book project.

In Amsterdam, Predicting the Future of Photography

Emilia van Lynden previews the Unseen Photo Festival, opening September 16.

The Getty Sheds New Light on the Early History of Photography

Karen Hellman, curator of the new exhibition Real/Ideal, speaks about the French photographers who pioneered realism.

How Not to Design a Photobook

A conversation with Stuart Smith, the prolific London-based photobook designer and editor.

Memories of the African Diaspora: A Conversation with Nicola Lo Calzo

Exploring the rituals and communities of African descendants in Cuba, a photographer reveals their solidarity and resistance to oppression.

Vision & Justice Online: Renée Mussai in Conversation with Victor Peterson II

The curator of the London gallery Autograph ABP discusses the intersections between photography, human rights, and identity politics.

A New Documentary Turns the Lens on Robert Frank

Laura Israel, director of Don’t Blink–Robert Frank, speaks about the photographer’s life and work.

Vision & Justice Online: Sheila Pree Bright in Conversation with Naima J. Keith

A photographer connects leaders of the civil rights movement to the young activists working today.

Vision & Justice Online: Deana Lawson and Nikki A. Greene in Conversation about the Emanuel 9

One year after the church shooting in Charleston, South Carolina, a photographer speaks about her powerful portraits of the victims’ families.
Behind the scenes of Treasure: From Tragedy to Trans Justice, Mapping a Detroit Story, 2015

Vision & Justice Online: dream hampton in Conversation with Geena Rocero

How has the death of a transgender African American teenager changed the debate around justice in the United States?

John Chiara's Sidewalk Studio: A Conversation with Allie Haeusslein

Known for building his own cameras, John Chiara speaks about transforming New York into a colorful, otherworldly landscape.

Vision & Justice Online: Jamel Shabazz in Conversation with Michaela Angela Davis

The legendary street photographer speaks about his impulse to record African American life.

The Garden of Virtual Beauty: A Conversation with Karine Laval

The artist explores place, perception, and the lure of artificial environments.
Isaac Julien, Trussed series, 1996

The Pleasure of the Image: A Conversation with Isaac Julien

In a new exhibition, the celebrated filmmaker returns to his pioneering work about queer black identity.

At San Francisco’s Museum of Modern Art, a New Frontier for Photography

Curator Sandra Phillips previews SFMOMA’s Pritzker Center, the largest space for photography in an American museum.

The Business of Photography: A Conversation with Mary Virginia Swanson

A leading photography educator shares essential advice for working artists.
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Aperture presents “Photography & Painting,” featuring artists from around the world who draw inspiration from both mediums in their work, illuminating how the dialogue between camera and canvas continues to unfold today in fascinating, unexpected ways.

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