Photojournalism

April 23, 2020

Lee Miller: Fashion Model, Surrealist, and Fearless War Correspondent

In the 1920s, modernism met its match when Surrealism entered the scene. With an emphasis on experimentation, Surrealism appealed to modern art's most avant-garde artists, with Salvador Dalí and André Breton at the forefront. While most of these pioneering figures would continue pushing the boundaries of the movement for the duration of their careers, fashion model-turned-photographer Lee Miller made history when she leveraged her earlier experiences into a new professional pursuit: war documentation.

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February 27, 2020

30+ Gripping Images Nominated for the 2020 World Press Photo Contest

For sixty-three years, the World Press Photo Contest has honored the best visual journalism by professional photographers around the world. And with the release of the 2020 World Press Photo nominees, it's clear that this year will be no exception to the journalistic excellence the contest is known for. With 4,282 photographers from 125 countries entering 73,996 images, the jury was given the difficult task of narrowing down the best single images and stories.

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February 3, 2020

Interview: Venezuelan Refugees Surrounded by Their Belongings

Since 2014, faced with an increasingly dim economic and political situation, Venezuelans have been leaving their country in droves. In fact, the UNHCR estimates that there's been an 8000% increase in Venezuelans seeking refugee status in the past 5 years, which has led to 4 million people now living abroad. It's in this context that photographer Gregg Segal raised his lens to capture some of the faces that have been affected by these changes.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.