The Surprising History Of Old-Timey Swahili Postcards
An exhibit at the Smithsonian's Museum of African Art reveals the enlightening yet troubling stories behind these turn-of-the-century souvenirs.
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David Douglas Duncan, Photographer Of Wars And Picasso, Dies At 102
One of the greatest photographers of the 20th century, Duncan documented the Korean and Vietnam wars. He also produced multiple books on Pablo Picasso, more or less living in the home of the artist.
What Grief Looks Like: Documenting The Mementos Left After School Shootings
Since 2013, Andres Gonzalez has traveled to Newtown, Parkland, Columbine and other sites of mass shootings to photograph the ephemera — letters, teddy bears, origami cranes — left in memorial.
'Get Something That No One Else Has Gotten', Says Photographer Mark Seliger
Seliger has made portraits of actors, rock stars and presidents. The challenge, he says, is to "create something that's never been done before." A new book collects images from his last 30 years.
3D Scans Help Preserve History, But Who Should Own Them?
Historic sites around the world face mounting threats: war, climate change, natural disaster. There's a rush to use 3D scans for preservation. But experts have questions about how the scans are used.
A Campaign Frozen In Time: Photographer Reflects On Covering Bobby Kennedy
It's been 50 years since Robert F. Kennedy's assassination. Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer David Kennerly, who covered his short-lived run for president, describes what it was like on the ground.
Surprising Images From Up-And-Coming Photographers
Winners of the Flash Forward competition focus on a beauty pageant for black Brazilians, Somalians coping with drought and transgender fashionistas living under a bridge.
A Royal Wedding With Global Allure: Our Photo Album
A visual testimony of the nuptials of Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex.
A Personal Testimony Of The Migrant Caravan
Verónica G. Cárdenas tells the story behind her photos of the migrants traveling to the U.S.: "I want to show that indeed, it is a tiresome and dangerous journey, but along the way, life goes on."
How 1 Hawaii Resident Is Documenting The Kilauea Volcano Eruption
Lava continues to erupt from fissures in the ground, threatening Hawaii residents. But some, including Scott Wiggers, have decided to stay and document the eruption.