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Henri Cartier-Bresson, Avedon with Carmel Snow and Marie-Louise Bousquet, Dior Showroom, ca. 1946

Who Was Richard Avedon?

Avedon transformed notions of style, celebrity, and photography itself. A new book by Philip Gefter argues for his place among the most important artists of the twentieth century.

From the Corridors of Power, A Portrait of Reagan-era Politics

Judith Joy Ross reflects on her portraits from opposing ends of the political spectrum.
Cover of Richard Avedon and James Baldwin’s Nothing Personal (New York: Atheneum, 1964)

Vision & Justice Online: Nothing Personal

Was Richard Avedon and James Baldwin’s collaborative photobook a luxury object or a ruthless indictment of American culture?

A Conversation with Jakob Trollbäck

Jason Quincy Bailey speaks with leading motion graphics designer Jakob Trollbäck about his journey in design, and the role of photography in his work.

Video: Thinking in Color – A Conversation with Bill Armstrong and W.M. Hunt

Excerpt from an event held at Aperture Gallery on March 18, 2013.

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Aperture presents “Image Worlds to Come: Photography & AI,” a timely and urgent issue that explores how artificial intelligence is quickly transforming the field of photography and our broader culture of images.

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