Heroism, Hidden: On Ian Wallace Heroism, Hidden: On Ian Wallace
The Canadian artist who transformed the Vancouver art scene.
Dec 19, 2012 / Books & the Arts / Barry Schwabsky
Self-Portrait in a Sheet Mirror: On Vivian Maier Self-Portrait in a Sheet Mirror: On Vivian Maier
The recently discovered photographs of Vivian Maier are tantalizing works of artistry and ambition.
May 22, 2012 / Books & the Arts / Joanna Scott
The Complete History of Every One: On Zoe Strauss The Complete History of Every One: On Zoe Strauss
Zoe Strauss has turned the streets of Philadelphia into a museum for her photography.
Feb 7, 2012 / Books & the Arts / Barry Schwabsky
Warring Impulses: Photography’s Documentary and Artistic Strains Warring Impulses: Photography’s Documentary and Artistic Strains
Can a beautiful image also accurately capture a moment in time? Can a documentary photograph also be an object of thoughtful reflection?
Nov 23, 2011 / Books & the Arts / Francis Reynolds
Erosion: On Errol Morris Erosion: On Errol Morris
Why does Errol Morris cling to a model of documentary photography eighty years out of date?
Nov 22, 2011 / Books & the Arts / Jana Prikryl
Refutation of the Refutation: On Jeff Wall Refutation of the Refutation: On Jeff Wall
Has success spoiled the photography and the art of Jeff Wall?
Jun 28, 2011 / Books & the Arts / Barry Schwabsky
‘You’re So Pretty’: On Laurel Nakadate ‘You’re So Pretty’: On Laurel Nakadate
Most of what we think we see in the photos and films of Laurel Nakadate is our own projection.
Apr 6, 2011 / Books & the Arts / Barry Schwabsky
As If: On Barbie Zelizer As If: On Barbie Zelizer
Most journalists think that words are more important than images. Barbie Zelizer thinks they are wrong.
Mar 16, 2011 / Books & the Arts / Victor Navasky
A Secret Archive: On the Mexican Suitcase A Secret Archive: On the Mexican Suitcase
The 4,500 images in the recently discovered Mexican Suitcase deepen our understanding of photojournalism as well as the complexities of the Spanish Civil War.
Jan 5, 2011 / Books & the Arts / Dan Kaufman
The Thin Artifact: On Photography and Suffering The Thin Artifact: On Photography and Suffering
Susie Linfield's The Cruel Radiance is a demanding and flawed attempt to regard the pain of others through photographs.
Nov 23, 2010 / Books & the Arts / Frances Richard