Pictures Of - Us

Images have a unique "special communicative power" that transcends language barriers. They allow us to see the world through the eyes of others—whether it's the grit of a photojournalist on the front lines or the intimate joy of a family in their backyard.

: Some artists use photography to challenge our perceptions. Projects like Evidence use found archival images to create a "dystopian opportunity" for us to re-examine the institutions and environments we live in. Curating Our Identity Pictures of Us

: Our "us" is often global. Images of the war in Ukraine or climate-related events serve as a universal language that underscores our shared vulnerabilities. Images have a unique "special communicative power" that

: Visual records of historical moments, from the American Revolutionary War to the Artemis II moon mission. Projects like Evidence use found archival images to

: Certain photographs, like those documenting the U.S. Civil Rights movement or the Space Age , become permanent fixtures in our consciousness, shaping public opinion and even policy.

Every year, major news outlets compile "Year in Pictures" features. These collections are more than just a recap; they are a deliberate effort to help us understand a "violent and sometimes inexplicable world". By looking at these pictures, we see: