John Chiara

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John Chiara Illuminates the World’s Simple Mysteries

Building large-scale camera obscuras, Chiara makes wistful photographs that recall the medium’s origins—and our own.

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.

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Stop Time, guest edited by Hiroshi Sugimoto: Aperture No. 264, Fall 2026
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Stop Time, guest edited by Hiroshi Sugimoto: Aperture No. 264, Fall 2026

A time-traveling exploration of light, vision,…

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