Arts Sep 10 Watch 3:29 How acclaimed photographer Robert Frank examined America ‘beneath the surface’ Robert Frank was among the most influential photographers of the 20th century, known for vividly capturing the quirks and social divisions of everyday American life. His work was distinguished by a unique artistic style as well as a focus on… By Amna Nawaz
Arts Aug 30 Watch 3:15 A brief but spectacular take on giving incarcerated youth a voice Photographer Richard Ross has documented the U.S. juvenile justice system for the better part of a decade, producing the books “Juvie Talk” and “Girls in Justice” based on his experiences with incarcerated youth. He believes the kids he meets are…
Arts Feb 01 Watch 6:13 How self-taught photographer Gordon Parks became a master storyteller Photographer and journalist Gordon Parks used his camera as a tool to help the world understand the experience of African-Americans in the U.S. A current exhibition at the National Gallery of Art, titled "Gordon Parks: The New Tide," examines the… By Jeffrey Brown
Nation Nov 10 Watch 3:41 Portraits of veterans show us what service looks like After 10 years as an Air Force combat photographer, Stacy Pearsall sustained an injury that ultimately ended her career. While receiving medical treatment, she picked up her camera again in order to capture the diversity of the nation’s military service… By PBS News Hour
Jan 05 Watch 6:38 MacArthur fellow LaToya Ruby Frazier captures the town that survived By PBS News Hour, Frank Carlson Braddock, Pennsylvania, was once a thriving steel town before the town’s industry collapsed. It's where LaToya Ruby Frazier grew up, like her mother and grandmother before her, and it's where the visual artist and 2015 MacArthur fellow has returned to… Continue watching