Melissa Harris

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The Inside Story of Josef Koudelka’s Groundbreaking Career

From his legendary coverage of the 1968 invasion of Prague to his reflections on the solitude of exile, Koudelka is renowned for his photographs of pivotal world events. Here, Melissa Harris speaks about working with the photographer on his visual biography.

A Surrogate for Love

What can the doll community tell us about relationships today?

Koudelka's Prague, Fifty Years Later

When Soviet troops invaded Czechoslovakia’s capital in August 1968, Josef Koudelka was one of the first on the scene.

An Archival Interview with Richard Misrach

The following conversation between Aperture Foundation editor-in-chief, Melissa Harris, and Richard Misrach was recorded at his California studio in March 1992.

The More Things Change: An Interview with Jasper Johns

Melissa Harris in conversation with renowned painter Jasper Johns.

What Do You See?

Melissa Harris speaks with artist Sophie Calle about her most recent projects Last Seen, and What Do You See?

Photography at Novartis AG

Melissa Harris spoke with Daniel Vasella, then of Novartis AG, to understand both his passion and his criteria for commissioning photography.

Five Most Popular Interviews of 2012

A look back at Aperture’s top five of 2012.

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Aperture No. 256

Aperture’s fall issue, “Arrhythmic Mythic Ra,” refracts themes of family, social history, and the astrophysical through the eyes of guest editor Deana Lawson, one of the most compelling photographers working today.