2026-07-04 18:01:43.675 • by
Adam Israel
From its inception in 1839, photography became the United States' defining art form, allowing the nation to 'see itself' while simultaneously shaping its myths and documenting its harsh realities. This article explores how iconic images, from the Gold Rush and Civil War to the Civil Rights movement and modern protests, have both recorded and created the American story, often blending truth with invention and becoming the very events they depict.
2026-03-31 06:00:54.237 • by
Alice Ibarra
Dean Sameshima's 'Wonderland' series (1995-1997) subtly documents hidden queer sex clubs, bathhouses, and cruising spots in Silver Lake, LA, during the AIDS pandemic. These photographs capture ordinary exteriors that concealed vital, yet illegal, safe spaces, exploring themes of grief, loss, and the nuanced reality of queer life.
2026-02-04 12:00:41.907 • by
Alex Ingram
The Phoenix Art Museum's 'Muscle Memory' exhibition showcases over three dozen photographers who explore the human body as a site of contradiction, delving into themes of pleasure, pain, strength, vulnerability, and the indelible marks of life's experiences.
2025-10-29 12:01:25.709 • by
Alan Iverson
Legendary war photographer Don McCullin, at 90, reflects on his seven-decade career, expressing deep discomfort about his survival, accolades, and the perceived futility of his impactful work. He revisits iconic images from global conflicts and social injustices, grappling with guilt over 'riding on other people's pain' and ultimately finding solace in landscape photography.
2025-10-10 12:01:08.222 • by
Alan Iverson
Jamel Shabazz's new book, 'Prospect Park: Photographs of a Brooklyn Oasis, 1980 to 2025,' explores his four-decade-long photographic journey through Prospect Park, revealing how the Brooklyn landmark served as a source of healing, inspiration, and a canvas for capturing tender moments of community and nature.
2025-09-08 00:00:18.055 • by
Abigail Isaacson
Photographer Sally Mann opens up about her controversial work, family life, and the risks of honesty in a new book, Art Work.
