Critics compared her unnerving images to those of Diane Arbus, but praised her ability to infuse her subjects with warmth and humanity.
Tag: Photography
A Sardinian Road Trip: Coastal Cliffs and Picturesque Villages
A photographer’s road trip traced the coastal cliffs around the Mediterranean island, a world apart from mainland Italy. Here’s what she saw.
Sebastião Salgado, Acclaimed Brazilian Photographer, Is Dead at 81
Known for his powerfully impactful images of nature and the human condition, he was widely regarded as one of the most important documentary photographers of his time.
How Photography From the Vietnam War Changed America
The images changed how the world saw Vietnam, but especially how Americans saw their country, soldiers and the war itself, which ended 50 years ago this month.
My Selfie With Pope Francis: The Digital Legacy of an Approachable Pontiff
Many of the Catholics he counseled were much younger, but he made a habit of trying to meet them where they were.
Covid-19: Enduring Images of a Global Crisis, 5 Years On
New York Times photographers covered Covid-19 throughout the world. These pictures, and the moments behind them, stayed with them.
Saving Children’s Eyesight and Their Future in Mozambique
One doctor is showing nurses, teachers and parents how to spot eye problems, many of which can be easily treated. Surgery, and even just glasses, can be life-changing, and keep kids in school.
Oliviero Toscani, Driving Force Behind Provocative Benetton Ads, Dies at 82
A photographer and art director, he broke the boundaries of advertising in the 1980s and ’90s, embracing activism with images evoking AIDS and racial and sexual diversity.
New Year’s Eve 2025: Photos of Celebrations Around the World
See how people across the globe celebrated.
A Year Both Brutal and Bright: 13 Favorite Dispatches From 2024
In a year marked by wars, extreme weather and general wickedness, many dispatches defaulted to a distinctly dark tone. But as our correspondents traversed the globe, they found pockets of light, too.