An-My Lê

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How An-My Lê Makes Meaning from History’s Psychic Debris

Ocean Vuong reflects on Lê’s photographs of Vietnam and the US, considering how the artist masterfully uses blurred motion and stillness to reclaim the semiotics of war.

15 Inspiring Photobooks by Women Photographers

From the Japanese artists who transformed photography to Tina Barney’s large-scale portraits of the haute bourgeoisie, here are must-read titles this Women’s History Month.

7 Exhibitions to See This Winter

From Rineke Dijkstra in Berlin to An-My Lê in New York, here are this season’s must-see photography shows.

12 Essential Photobooks by Women Photographers

From Wendy Red Star’s feminist, Indigenous perspectives to Kelli Connell’s reconsideration of Edward Weston, here are must-read titles that chronicle the impact of women artists.

An-My Lê on Vietnam, the Chaos of War, and the Tangibility of Memory

For the past three decades, An-My Lê has used photography to examine her personal history and the legacies of US military power, probing the tension between experience and storytelling.

9 Inspiring Photobooks by Contemporary Women Photographers

From Justine Kurland’s imagined runaways to Wendy Red Star’s feminist, Indigenous perspective, here are essential titles by today’s leading artists.

15 Essential Photobooks by Women Photographers

From landmark volumes by Diane Arbus and Nan Goldin to modern classics by Deana Lawson, Rinko Kawauchi, Justine Kurland, and more.

8 Photobooks by Contemporary Women Photographers

From Justine Kurland’s imagined runaways to Deana Lawson’s dramatic portraiture, here are essential titles by today’s leading artists.

How Do We See War?

In the age of drone strikes and nuclear threats, artists challenge expectations of photographing conflict.

13 Essential Photobooks by Women Photographers

From photography legends to unsung pioneers of decades past, our gift guide to Aperture photobooks by women photographers.

Events Ashore: An-My Lê Artist Talk

An-My Lê talks about her recently published book, Events Ashore at Aperture Gallery.

An-My Lê and Uta Barth receive MacArthur Foundation "genius" grants

Congratulations to An-My Lê and Uta Barth, MacArthur Fellowship recipients.

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