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The Great Depression
Dorothea Lange - Depicts the struggles of Americans during the 1930s Great Depression, with the iconic 'Migrant Mother' photograph.
Americans
Robert Frank - An outside view on American society in the 1950s, showing the diversity and contradictions of the era.
The Destruction of Lower Manhattan
Danny Lyon - Documenting the large-scale demolition and transformation of the Lower Manhattan landscape in the late 1960s.
Telex Iran
Gilles Peress - In the midst of the Iranian revolution, a raw and uncensored look into the upheaval and the people involved.
Country Doctor
W. Eugene Smith - Chronicles the daily life of a doctor in rural America, showcasing his dedication and the community he serves.
Immediate Family
Sally Mann - A series of striking and sometimes controversial photographs capturing her children's transition from childhood to adolescence.
The Ballad of Sexual Dependency
Nan Goldin - An intimate visual diary exploring personal relationships and the LGBTQ community during the late 20th century.
The American West
Robert Adams - A critical look at the changing landscape and urban sprawl in the western United States during the late 20th century.
Spanish Village
W. Eugene Smith - Captures the essence and traditions of rural life in Spain during the mid-20th century.
Sleeping by the Mississippi
Alec Soth - A lyrical journey along the Mississippi river, capturing landscapes and individuals with a poetic understanding of the place.
Women Are Beautiful
Garry Winogrand - Observational street photography essay celebrating women in various environments in the 1960s.
Tulsa
Larry Clark - A raw and candid look at the lives of teenagers involved with drugs and crime in Tulsa, Oklahoma during the 1960s.
Vietnam War
Eddie Adams - Shows powerful and often brutal images that shifted public opinion on the Vietnam War, including the 'Saigon Execution' photo.
Let Us Now Praise Famous Men
Walker Evans - Accompanies James Agee's text, portraying the lives of tenant farmers during the Great Depression in the American South.
Minamata
W. Eugene Smith - Documents the effects of mercury poisoning in the town of Minamata, Japan, particularly focusing on victims and their families.
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