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Fred Ritchin speaks about the risks and possibilities of AI in a moment defined by conflict, misinformation, and threats to democracy.

7 Ways the Photography Community Is Responding to the War in Ukraine

From an exhibition by Stephen Shore to fundraising print sales, photographers, collectors, and arts organizations are expressing their support for the Ukrainian people.

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In conjunction with the recent “Odyssey” issue of Aperture magazine, Fred Ritchin examines photography of the refugee crisis.

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Aperture Magazine No. 261, “The Craft Issue” Cover
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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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