Aaron Schuman

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How Photographers Navigate the Challenges of Working on Assignment

Is it possible to retain an artistic vision—and ethical integrity—while making images for news media and fashion brands? Four photographers speak about responsibility, community, and the push for structural change.

How to Be a Photographer Right Now

Three artists confront how COVID-19 has changed their lives and work—and how they see the world.

Don McCullin Doesn't Want You to Look Away

From the Troubles in Northern Ireland to the wars in Southeast Asia, McCullin’s images defined the conflicts of the twentieth century.

Alec Soth Revisits His Legendary First Book

How the American photographer fell in love with photography.

"Conflict" at Krakow Photomonth 2015

Krakow Photomonth has grown from a rather rambunctious upstart into one of the most ambitious photography festivals. This year’s edition revolved elegantly around conflict.

Aaron Schuman on Maurizio Cattelan, Toilet Paper

Maurizio Cattelan Toilet Paper Freedman Damiani Bologna, Italy, 2012 Designed by An Art Service 13 ¾ x…

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Aperture No. 261

Aperture’s issue on craft features photographers who make pictures the slow way—building camera obscuras, creating photograms, and laboring in traditional darkrooms to make handmade, unrepeatable forms.

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