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Truth and Reconciliation

What does it mean to confront the history of racial violence in the United States? In a wide-ranging conversation, Bryan Stevenson and Sarah Lewis discuss images, power, and justice.

A Startling Discovery at San Quentin

Ear Hustle podcast creator Nigel Poor uncovers a trove of photographs at California’s most infamous prison.

Bruce Jackson: On the Inside

When a folklorist set out to document life in American prisons, he found the enduring segregation of the Old South.

No Country for Young Men

In a society with strict definitions of manhood, how are photographers portraying Iranian masculinity?

How Can Images Tell the Story of Mass Incarceration in the US?

Aperture Foundation Announces “Prison Nation” Issue, Exhibition, and Public Engagement Series

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Aperture No. 258

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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