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The Aesthetic Hunter
by Steve McCurry
Famously displayed in his Afghan girl photo, Steve McCurry possesses an uncanny ability to unveil his subject. As a master of light, color, and composition, he strives not to display his own prowess, but to bring to light the soul of his subject.
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Fashion Magazine
by Bruce Gilden
Like a bull in a china shop, Bruce Gilden lets loose with Fashion Magazine, a high-concept, tongue-in-cheek take on the glossy conventions of the fashion world. In the seven-part magazine, Gilden recasts the world of beauty and glamour through his up-close and aggressive street photography style.
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Interactive Essay
Pakistan 2005
by Chris Steele-Perkins
The South Asia Earthquake that struck on October 8th, 2005 killed an estimated 73,000 people and left nearly 3 million homeless. Photographer Chris Steele-Perkins traveled with ActionAid to document the aftermath in Northern Pakistan, the area hit hardest by the quake.
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Requiem in Samba
by Alex Majoli
Living in the poor favelas of Brazil, photographer Alex Majoli encountered a beautiful but violent culture shaped by the constant specter of death. During his time there, he also discovered a different outlook on life captured in the sounds of samba.
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Chernobyl Legacy
by Paul Fusco
Photographer Paul Fusco faces the dark legacy of Chernobyl, focusing on the horrifying human consequences of the event that is now 20 years in the past.
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Interactive Essay
 World of Changes
by Thomas Hoepker
Photographing for over 50 years, Thomas Hoepker has seen a world of change through his lens, from the Cold War division of his native Germany to the fall of the Twin Towers on September 11th.
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 The Revolution
by Burt Glinn
When rebel forces ousted Cuban dictator Fulgencio Batista, photographer Burt Glinn was there for the riotous aftermath, recording the chaos and excitement in Havanas streets and traveling with a young rebel leader named Fidel Castro.
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 Niagara
by Alec Soth
Niagara Falls has long been a destination for newlyweds and lovers. Alec Soth traveled there to explore just why it is that Niagara is associated with sexuality, passion and new love.
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 The Evacuation
by Paolo Pellegrin
As part of a long-term project on Israel and Palestine, Paolo Pellegrin covered the planned evacuation of Jewish settlements in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank in August 2005.
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 Leaving the Ivory Tower
by Werner Bischof
Compelled by the horrors of World War II to leave his successful career as a studio photographer, Werner Bischof became an important humanitarian force in photojournalism.> Watch it | | Interactive Essay
 Bolivian Elections
A ten days commented diary
by Christopher Anderson
In December 2005, Christopher Anderson travelled to Bolivia to witness the election of Evo Morales. During 10 days Christopher provides interactive diary updates from the field.> Watch it | | Interactive Essay
 Crossings
by Alex Webb
The US-Mexico border is neither one country nor the other. Alex Webb has spent more than twenty-five years photographing the region.> Watch it | | Interactive Essay
 Inner-City Youth, London
by Simon Wheatley
A street level look at the youth and music of London's troubled public housing developments.> Watch it | | Interactive Essay
 Marathon 04
by Magnum Photographers
17 Magnum photographers documented the New York Marathon in 2004. Their images capture the spirit of one of the worlds great marathons run in one of the worlds great cities.> Watch it | | Backstage
 Backstage
with Larry Towell
An intimate portrait of Canadian photographer Larry Towell, featuring interviews and an interactive look into his equipment bag.> Watch it | | Interactive Essay
 Bitter Fruit
by Paul Fusco
Documenting the funerals of US soldiers killed in Iraq, Fuscos "Bitter Fruit" is a personal protest against government attempts to downplay the costs of war.> Watch it | | Interactive Essay
 Ghost Town
by Thomas Dworzak
Thomas Dworzaks poignant essay on New Orleans in the wake of Hurricane Katrina provides an eyewitness account of one of Americas most horrific natural disasters.> Watch it | | Interactive Essay
 Land and Identity
by Larry Towell
"Land and Identity" explores the common themes that run throughout Larry Towells diverse body of work. From the war in El Salvador, to the fight in the occupied Palestine territories, to the Mennonite communities, to his family farm, Towell shows that the spiritual need for a sense of landlessness is a deep and universal tie that binds.> Watch it | | Interactive Essay
 Satellites
by Jonas Bendiksen
SATELLITES is a photographic journey through the scattered enclaves, unrecognized mini-states, and other isolated communities that straddle the southern borderlands of the former USSR. Bendiksen, who begun the project almost ten years ago, documents a diverse mix of communities that are as surreal as they are fascinating.> Watch it | | Interactive Essay
 Viet Nam At Peace
by Philip J. Griffith
Phillip Jones Griffiths photographed the Vietnam War from 1966 to 1968. Published in 1971, his book Viet Nam Inc. played a vital role in the anti-war movement. Griffiths never stopped going back to photograph the aftermath of the war. This essay features a selection from Griffiths new book of over 500 images of post-war Vietnam.> Watch it | | Interactive Essay
 Coney Island
by Bruce Gilden
Coney Island, New York Citys most prominent and accessible beach getaway, has always attracted a colorful crowd. Bruce Gilden stalked the sand and boardwalk for years, capturing in his irreverent style the characters and eccentricities of the beach with Big Apple personality.> Watch it | | Special Project
 42 Seconds on 42nd Street
by Magnum Photographers
From New Years Day 2005 to the end of February, Magnum Photos altered the behavior of Times Square pedestrians. Using a digital billboard on the corner of 42nd and 8th, Magnum presented a series of photo essays that caused New Yorks frantic crowds to slow down and look up.> Watch it | | Special Project
 7/7 The Longest Week
by Thomas Dworzak
7/7 The Longest Week is a dizzying trip through the thicket of emotional headlines that appeared in the British press in the wake of the July 2005 terrorist attacks in London. Presenting headlines that seem to one-up each other in drama and intensity, 7/7 is a case study in media language and motive that also examines the psychological effects of news sensationalism.> Watch it |
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